Applied Scientist II
Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
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Job Summary
Requisition ID: 96944
NextEra Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning siting forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics data and physical sciences we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.
Position Specific Description
NextEra Analytics is seeking an Applied Scientist II to join our innovative Applied Science team where we tackle the renewable energy industrys most challenging and novel problems by seamlessly blending physical science expertise with cutting-edge advanced analytics and AI to develop breakthrough solutions. As part of NextEra Energythe worlds largest renewable energy fleet operatoryoull drive value-add research and development that directly supports business objectives through timely accurate results. Working at the intersection of renewable energy physics and data science youll develop sophisticated analytical models that design forecast optimize and enhance our wind solar storage and transmission operations. This role combines deep scientific understanding with statistical modeling AI and software engineering to solve complex interdisciplinary challenges that have no industry precedent contributing to innovative solutions that advance NextEras competitive advantage while helping shape the future of clean energy. This position is fully onsite in St. Paul Minnesota.
This job develops validates and applies advanced scientific and analytical models to solve complex novel problems across renewable energy generation storage and transmission in order to drive strategic business value. Employees in this role lead applied research and development efforts by integrating physical science expertise with advanced analytics artificial intelligence and statistical modeling to deliver timely accurate insights that support operational and planning decisions. This job designs forecasts optimizes and enhances wind solar energy storage and transmission operations by translating interdisciplinary scientific concepts into scalable production-ready analytical solutions. Employees in this role exercise technical leadership influence solution design and collaborate across disciplines to address challenges without industry precedent while advancing competitive advantage and the future of clean energy.
- Conduct applied research and development in small collaborative teams to solve complex energy-related problems using physical science and advanced mathematical approaches
- Design and develop optimization solutions and AI/ML models for renewable energy challenges creating proof-of-concept prototypes and predictive analytics to extract actionable insights from large datasets
- Write and maintain code in R Python Julia or similar languages to support research deliverables and analytical workflows
- Contribute to product development through structured research initiatives collaborating cross-functionally with software engineering product and customer teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives
- Provide analytical and scientific support to internal teams and senior colleagues on ad hoc challenges non-standard analytics requests and workflow problem-solving as business needs arise
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
- Education: Bachelors Degree
- Experience: 3 years
- Experience: 5 years
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.
Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type:Full Time
Job Category: Science Research and Technology
Organization: NextEra Analytics Inc
Relocation Provided: Yes if applicable
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