Military Careers

In order to lead the decarbonization of the U.S. economy, we need leaders like those who served in the military on our team.

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We help bridge the gap between your
military service and your civilian career.

At NextEra Energy, we are proud to call veterans our coworkers and to help those who served transition into their civilian careers. To usher in the next era of energy, we need leaders like you to develop innovative, industry-leading solutions to complex challenges in the utility sector.

Offering Diverse Opportunities

NextEra Energy offers diverse opportunities from the engineering sector to the development of clean energy resources, like nuclear, wind and solar. You will be able to leverage your skills to help lead the future of clean and renewable energy.

Reimagining the Future

Veterans are an integral part of our company’s diversity and inclusion strategy because of your valuable life experience, discipline, creativity and technical expertise. Your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas will help the company reimagine the future and push the United States into the next era of energy.

Engaging with Veteran Communities

NextEra Energy engages with the community by establishing partnerships with veteran organizations, as well as professional and college organizations that support veterans and advocating for veteran apprenticeship programs.

Join Our Team

"Veterans are a big part of the NextEra Energy family. By hiring veterans, our company benefits tremendously and leverages their leadership skills, strategic thinking, and drive to contribute to a greater cause."

Iliana Rentz
Vegetation Management
Florida Power & Light Company

VETNEXT - Employee resource group

At NextEra Energy, we are proud to have our very own VETNEXT employee resource group (ERG). NextEra Energy established the VETNEXT group in 2012 to encourage networking, support and education for military service members, veterans and employees who have family members on active duty or in the military reserve.

"Through VETNEXT, I have the opportunity to help shape the discussion of how our veterans contribute to the success of our company. Leveraging their military experience helps us stay at the forefront of the energy industry."

Jennifer Herron
Sr. Project Manager, Development
NextEra Energy Resources

Honoring the Employers who Hire our Nation's Heroes

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to hiring, retaining and developing the professional careers of our veterans.

Woman receiving the US department of labor award

Whitney Drew, Director of Government Affairs, accepts the platinum medallion award from the U.S. Department of Labor at the recent ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Forbes The Best Employers for Veterans

NextEra Energy was recognized by Forbes as one of the best employers for Veterans in 2021 for its efforts to recruit, employ and retain veterans.