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NextEra Energy Resources

Sr Data Scientist - Transmission Planning

NextEra Energy Resources, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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Sr Data Scientist - Transmission Planning NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals.

Requisition ID:

90819

Overview This Senior Data Scientist for the Transmission Fundamentals team will collaborate with other team members to design and build a software tool to look beyond current RTO/ISO planning processes, identify the transmission needs of the future grid, and collaborate with other teams to develop new transmission solutions across the United States and Canada. The role involves technical modeling and analysis to identify, evaluate, and support development of opportunities on the transmission system with the goal of identifying opportunities where others have not and getting them built. Knowledge of existing processes and an interest in inventing new ones are highly valued, with experience in transmission planning and developing novel analysis approaches or tools preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with colleagues to create new analysis tools and models to identify, design, and evaluate new transmission solutions, within and beyond current planning horizons

Develop new modeling capabilities, including traditional modeling and techniques leveraging automation and artificial intelligence/machine learning

Identify enhancements to state-of-the-art tools to better identify optimal transmission opportunities from multiple scenarios and sensitivities

Collaborate with internal and external Subject Matter Experts to arrive at cost-effective and competitive transmission solutions

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree

Doctoral Degree

Power systems background including experience with ISO/RTO or utility transmission planning or operations

Experience in data analysis and modeling of power system planning or operations

Programming skills in Python or Julia and experience with Git

Experience with analytical tools such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PowerGEM TARA, PROMOD, GRIDVIEW, Enelytix, PLEXOS or UPLAN

Understanding of planning processes within utilities and RTOs/ISOs, including reliability and economic/broader benefit analyses

Understanding of transmission policy and regulatory issues

Ability to coordinate activities with multiple internal and external SMEs to drive comprehensive transmission analyses

Desired Qualifications

Background in transmission planning, renewable energy, power systems, and energy analysis

Experience with HPC and/or cloud computing (e.g., AWS)

Experience with machine learning and AI

Job Details The base pay range for this position is $120,800.00 to $181,200.00 per year. This range represents the expected base pay for a successful candidate and is based on a variety of factors, including skills, experience, and internal equity.

Employee Group:

Exempt

Employee Type:

Full Time

Job Category:

Science, Research, and Technology

Organization:

NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC

Relocation Provided:

Yes, if applicable

This position is eligible for Company sponsored benefits. For details, please visit our benefits page. To apply, please visit jobs.nexteraenergy.com or follow the instructions on the job site where this appears.

EEO and Accommodation 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 conditional job offers, in accordance with applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation, email recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com with your name, phone number, and best time to reach you, or call 1-844-694-4748. Do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes or referrals from third-party firms or agencies. For more information, see our policy.

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