NextEra
At NextEra Energy Analytics, we offer renewable energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis to plan, site and optimize renewable energy projects. We specialize in transforming data into actionable insights that drive clean energy solutions and enhance operational excellence.
Join us today to leverage your technical skills to make a meaningful impact on the energy landscape.
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy and its affiliate entities represent the world's largest infrastructure developer. We are currently seeking a Wind Energy Resource Analyst to contribute to the design and development of new wind energy centers. In this role, your primary responsibilities will be to work among multi-disciplinary project teams to numerically model wind resource, design optimized wind turbine layouts, estimate long-term power production and communicate results to upper management in support of investment decisions. In addition, this position offers abundant opportunities for collaboration on both short and long-term process improvements and new product development. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical problem-solving skills, an inherent passion for wind energy, strong independent decision-making skills and the drive to grow professionally. Job Overview
This job is responsible for running sophisticated AI-driven statistical models, data handling, and simulation processes with a focus on renewable energy systems modeling. Employees in this role are responsible for independent production responsibilities and multi-tasking across a range of diverse customer projects utilizing AI algorithms to improve accuracy, identify trends, and forecast operations. Job Duties & Responsibilities
Reviews raw and related meteorological data from various sensing devices Sets up, monitors and analyzes numerical weather models (both meso- and micro-scale) to accurately understand the long-term wind/energy resource across a given area Sets up and executes in-house software and prediction tools to translate the long-term wind resource into energy production optimizations for a wide variety of turbine configurations Performs geospatial analysis using ArcGIS software and other industry-standard tools to identify turbine locations with maximum energy output and minimal impact to local land use Collects and filters solar irradiance and solar farm operational data Reviews electrical and structural drawings of commercial and utility scale solar farms Analyzes system energy loss due to wiring, transformers, soiling, snow etc. Diagnoses operating assets for plant optimization Provides investment due diligence and financing support Designs AI-driven models for energy modeling Incorporates AI tools for improved operational and design risk analysis Collaborates with cross-functional teams on AI-based problem-solving Provides site intelligence and field services, including construction screening, on-site instrumentation audits and shading analyses Provides meteorological instrumentation and siting recommendations Prepares written reports and presentations for both internal and external customers Travels to project sites to collect data, assists in permitting and community outreach, and participates in industry conferences - travel expectancy is between 5% and 25% of time Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Experience: 1+ years Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree Prior exposure to AI modeling techniques 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.
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NextEra Energy and its affiliate entities represent the world's largest infrastructure developer. We are currently seeking a Wind Energy Resource Analyst to contribute to the design and development of new wind energy centers. In this role, your primary responsibilities will be to work among multi-disciplinary project teams to numerically model wind resource, design optimized wind turbine layouts, estimate long-term power production and communicate results to upper management in support of investment decisions. In addition, this position offers abundant opportunities for collaboration on both short and long-term process improvements and new product development. The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical problem-solving skills, an inherent passion for wind energy, strong independent decision-making skills and the drive to grow professionally. Job Overview
This job is responsible for running sophisticated AI-driven statistical models, data handling, and simulation processes with a focus on renewable energy systems modeling. Employees in this role are responsible for independent production responsibilities and multi-tasking across a range of diverse customer projects utilizing AI algorithms to improve accuracy, identify trends, and forecast operations. Job Duties & Responsibilities
Reviews raw and related meteorological data from various sensing devices Sets up, monitors and analyzes numerical weather models (both meso- and micro-scale) to accurately understand the long-term wind/energy resource across a given area Sets up and executes in-house software and prediction tools to translate the long-term wind resource into energy production optimizations for a wide variety of turbine configurations Performs geospatial analysis using ArcGIS software and other industry-standard tools to identify turbine locations with maximum energy output and minimal impact to local land use Collects and filters solar irradiance and solar farm operational data Reviews electrical and structural drawings of commercial and utility scale solar farms Analyzes system energy loss due to wiring, transformers, soiling, snow etc. Diagnoses operating assets for plant optimization Provides investment due diligence and financing support Designs AI-driven models for energy modeling Incorporates AI tools for improved operational and design risk analysis Collaborates with cross-functional teams on AI-based problem-solving Provides site intelligence and field services, including construction screening, on-site instrumentation audits and shading analyses Provides meteorological instrumentation and siting recommendations Prepares written reports and presentations for both internal and external customers Travels to project sites to collect data, assists in permitting and community outreach, and participates in industry conferences - travel expectancy is between 5% and 25% of time Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Experience: 1+ years Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree Prior exposure to AI modeling techniques 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.
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