Job description
Requisition ID: 65624
NextEra Analytics provides renewable energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis. As a NextEra Energy Resources company, the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, we thrive on solving the toughest problems facing the energy industry, and creating innovative forecasting and optimization solutions that lead the way into the next era of energy. Do you want to help accelerate the transition to low-cost sustainable energy? Join our world-class team today!
ovative forecasting and optimization solutions that lead the way into the next era of energy.
Position Specific Description
As a member of the Applied Math Group you will be asked:
- To solve problems by applying techniques from mathematics, statistics, computer science, and related disciplines
- To develop new products and services in collaboration with NextEra’s engineering, science and business teams
- To apply mathematical formulations, scientific rigor and an independent viewpoint to business analyses
- To respond quickly and effectively to new (and recycled) business problems as they arise.
The Applied Math Group is looking for Data Scientists who want to understand the mathematical properties of the algorithms they use, write and share the best possible code, keep learning new tools, algorithms and approaches, and put their skills to work for one of the largest renewable energy fleets in the world.
Job Overview
This position is responsible for developing algorithms, modeling techniques, and optimization methods that support many aspects of NextEra and FPL business. Employees in this role use knowledge of machine learning, optimization, statistics, and applied mathematics along with abilities in software engineering with a focus on distributed computing and data storage infrastructure (i.e., “Big Data”).
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions
- Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses
- Works with big data and distributed computing platforms
- Develops software and contributes to product development
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Science, Research, and Technology
Organization: NextEra Analytics Inc
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
Where permitted by applicable law, NextEra Energy requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination on or before the first day of employment.
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