**Summer 2026 IT AWS FinOps (Cloud Financial Management) - College Intern**
**Date:** Nov 13, 2025
**Location(s):** Palm Beach Gardens, FL, US, 33410
**Company:** NextEra Energy
**Requisition ID:** 91946
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
**Position Specific Description**
Join our Cloud Financial Operations team as an intern to gain hands-on experience in managing and optimizing cloud costs across our AWS infrastructure. This role offers exposure to cloud economics, potential application development, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced energy sector environment.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Assist in monitoring and analyzing AWS spending patterns and cost trends
+ Support cost optimization initiatives by identifying underutilized resources and rightsizing opportunities
+ Help create dashboards and reports to track cloud financial metrics
+ Participate in monthly cloud cost reviews and budget planning sessions
+ Research AWS pricing models and improve existing cost management tools
+ Collaborate with engineering teams to understand resource usage and recommend cost-effective solutions
+ Support the development of cloud governance policies and best practices
**Qualifications:**
+ Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Business, Information Technology, or related field
+ Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS knowledge preferred but not required)
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Proficiency in Excel; experience with data visualization tools a plus
+ Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams
+ Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
+ Eagerness to learn about cloud financial management and emerging technologies
**What You'll Gain:**
+ Real-world experience in cloud financial operations and cost management
+ Exposure to enterprise-level AWS infrastructure and FinOps practices
+ Professional development opportunities and mentorship
+ Understand of AWS services how they are used and how to optimize them
+ Understanding of how financial disciplines apply to modern cloud environments
This internship provides valuable experience bridging finance and technology in the rapidly evolving cloud landscape.
**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:** Florida Power & Light Company
**Relocation Provided:** No
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