Sr Data Scientist

NextEra Energy • Juno Beach, FL

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About The Position

NextEra Energy is seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist to join our Enterprise Data Program, supporting our mission to build America's clean energy infrastructure. This role will leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive data-driven decision making across our generation, transmission, and customer operations. The successful candidate will work with large-scale energy datasets to optimize operations, enhance customer experiences, and support our renewable energy initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 4+ years
• Proficiency in Python, R, or similar programming languages for data analysis
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Strong SQL skills and experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and experimental design
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree
• Experience with distributed computing platforms (Spark, Hadoop)
• Knowledge of optimization techniques and operations research
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in the energy industry (FERC, NERC, etc.)
• Experience with A/B testing and causal inference methods
• Background in power systems engineering or energy economics

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics solutions to solve complex business problems across generation, transmission, and distribution operations
• Design and execute experiments to test hypotheses and measure the impact of data-driven initiatives
• Create forecasting models for energy demand, renewable generation, and market conditions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for data monetization and operational optimization
• Build scalable data pipelines and automated analytical workflows using cloud-based platforms
• Develop dashboards and visualization tools to communicate insights to stakeholders at all levels
• Support strategic initiatives related to renewable energy expansion, grid modernization, and customer programs
• Conduct market analysis and competitive intelligence to inform business strategy
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize power plant operations and maintenance schedules
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory requirements
• Contribute to enterprise data standards and best practices
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and findings for reproducibility and knowledge sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree