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NextEra Energy

Nuclear Operations - Internship

Internship All branches

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
1 - 30 days
Locations
1 location in Florida
Job locations
Florida
Target MOS/ratings
Ideal US Navy/Coast Guard candidates: • Nuclear Machinist Mate & Nuclear ELT’s• Nuclear Electrician Mates• Nuclear Electronic Technicians• Conventional Machinist Mates• Gas Turbine Mechanics (GSM)• Gas Turbine Electricians (GSE)

About the program

You spent years mastering one of the most demanding technical disciplines in the world — nuclear operations. You stood watch, operated complex systems under pressure, and never compromised on safety. At NextEra Energy, the largest clean energy company in the world, we speak your language.Our 90-day SkillBridge program is built for candidates like you — giving you the time and hands-on experience needed to translate your military nuclear expertise into a rewarding civilian career before your transition is complete.

Jobs this program prepares you for

As an Auxiliary Operator, you'll be on the front lines of nuclear plant operations — exactly where your Navy Nuclear training prepared you to be. Working alongside experienced operators and under the guidance of senior shift supervision, you will:Operate and conduct surveillance on plant systems and equipment during assigned shiftsCoordinate with Control Operators and Shift Superintendents to maintain safe, efficient plant conditionsMonitor for abnormal conditions and communicate findings up the chain — just like you did on the boatPerform equipment maintenance, housekeeping, and decontamination tasks as assignedParticipate in emergency drills, refueling evolutions, and outage support activitiesOperate valves, respiratory protection equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus, and firefighting/emergency rescue systems

Eligibility & prerequisites

Watch our YouTube video on Veterans Powering America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VwRFOjr8Ww

Locations & contacts

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How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ