PGD Engineer Intern - NEER

Date: Sep 3, 2024

Location(s): Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410

Company: NextEra Energy

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Under direct supervision, this job applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices to broad variety of assignments and related fields. Develops knowledge and skills within a specific practice area. Evaluates, selects, and applies standard or novel techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence. Collaboratively uses judgment to determine adaptations in methods for non-routine aspects of assignments. Works on small projects or portions of larger projects. Supports development of standards and engineering guidelines, conducts analysis on system performance and reliability strategy and provides recommendations. Candidates must have cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered

Some of the responsibilities for our engineering internships are listed below:

· Support the development of an equipment condition assessment tracking and risk management procedure

· Apply knowledge to real world operating failure modes experienced in the fleet

· Support various power generation teams

· Work will likely include analysis of power generation equipment data from renewable or fossil fueled power plants.

· Intern may work with the equipment experts on how to analyze and troubleshoot equipment problems using new and existing techniques.

· Tasks may include use of data analytics software tools (Excel, Python, Matlab, or similar), data science principles, an even some light software coding if applicable to the assignment.

· Work activities may include such items as preparation of reports (in Grafana, PowerBi, Excel), calculations, specifications and scope documents as well as generating sketches and drawings in AutoCad format

· Intern will work with the equipment on how to analyze and troubleshoot equipment problems

· Support Maximo initiatives

• Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineers strongly preferred

This role is not open for sponsorship now or in the future. It is the applicant’s responsibility to obtain and maintain work authorization throughout their employment with the company.

LOCATIONS INCLUDE: Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Job Overview

To be considered for an internship, you must be actively enrolled at a college or university as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree or higher. You must also have a current cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher (on a 0.00 to 4.00 scale).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists department with assigned projects

• Completes challenging projects and assignments

• Presents final project to senior leadership at the end of the internship

• Assumes responsibility for own travel, lodging, and transportation necessary to be available for the program

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school grad / GED

• Maintain active enrollment in a Bachelor or higher degree program

• Maintain cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• None

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Non Exempt

Employee Type: Intern

Job Category: Intern

Organization: NextEra Energy Resources, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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