IT Radio Communication Engineer - College InternDate: Sep 17, 2024Location(s): Miami, FL, US, 33166Company: NextEra EnergyRequisition ID: 82740is America’s largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!Position Specific DescriptionOur team is the best in the industry and along with the investments we’ve made in our infrastructure, we have realized remarkable achievements. By building the smartest and strongest grid to improve our customers’ lives. Together, we will make a difference and make powerful connections every day. Join Information Technology Radio Engineering as a 2024 summer intern supporting our Field Communication Services team. Seeking a Self-Learner, with the ability to evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform a task or sequence of tasks for technology and construction projects. You will work on small projects and/or portions of larger projects to support the development of standards and engineering guidelines, conduct analysis on system performance and reliability, and provide recommendations while leveraging new technology. Completes challenging projects and assignments. Exercise project management, negotiations, performance tracking and reporting. Build communication skills, attend and support meetings. Participate in various aspects of engineering design. Learn computer networking, design and Configure network devices such as routers and switches. Maintain and configure L3Harris radio communication devices. Candidate will also need a valid driver’s license and reliable transportationJob OverviewTo 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 ExemptEmployee Type: InternJob Category: InternOrganization: Florida Power & Light CompanyRelocation Provided: NoNextEra 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.NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies . Please see ourfor more information.