NextEra Energy , Inc.
Sr Data Scientist
Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Location(s):
Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company:
NextEra Energy
Requisition ID:
90079
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Modeling
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
Enterprise Data Solutions
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
Strategic Analytics
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
Data Governance & Quality
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
Technical Skills
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)
Domain Knowledge
Understanding of energy markets, grid operations, or renewable energy systems preferred
Knowledge of time series analysis and forecasting techniques
Experience with IoT sensor data, SCADA systems, or industrial datasets a plus
Preferred Qualifications
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
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: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.
Employee Group:
Exempt
Employee Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:
Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided:
Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy
does not
accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from
any third-party recruiting firms or agencies
. Please see ourfor more information.
Date:
Sep 10, 2025
Location(s):
Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408
Company:
NextEra Energy
Requisition ID:
90079
Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.
Position Specific Description
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.
Key Responsibilities
Data Analysis & Modeling
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
Enterprise Data Solutions
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
Strategic Analytics
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
Data Governance & Quality
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
Technical Skills
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)
Domain Knowledge
Understanding of energy markets, grid operations, or renewable energy systems preferred
Knowledge of time series analysis and forecasting techniques
Experience with IoT sensor data, SCADA systems, or industrial datasets a plus
Preferred Qualifications
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
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: 4+ years
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Degree
NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.
Employee Group:
Exempt
Employee Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:
Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided:
Yes, if applicable
NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.
NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
NextEra Energy
does not
accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from
any third-party recruiting firms or agencies
. Please see ourfor more information.