Associate Data Scientist
Posted on: 1 Feb 2021
Juno Beach, FL
Job Description
Position Specific Description
Smile; youve found us! At NextEra Energy, Inc. our people are our greatest asset and we are looking to grow to bring on an Associate Data Scientist. We are looking for individuals with the qualities and skills listed below:
* The capacity of developing data models and algorithms best suited to a particular scenario
* Assessing the effectiveness of the data model
* Making use of different data-gathering techniques
* Combine models through ensemble modeling
* Use modeling to optimize the customer experience
* Develop processes and tools to monitor model performance and accuracy
Qualifications and Technologies:
* Problem-solving skills
* Knowledge of machine learning techniques
* Knowledge of statistical techniques and concepts
* Coding knowledge and experience with languages like C, C++, Python, R, Scala
* Knowledge of database querying (SQL) and data frameworks
* Experience with machine learning web services and libraries: Spark, H2O.ai, Tensorflow
* Present information using data visualization techniques
* Excellent communication skills to coordinate between different teams.
* BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field; graduate degree in Data Science or other quantitative field is preferred
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
NextEra Energy
Juno Beach, FL
NextEra Energy, Inc., through its subsidiaries, generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electric power to retail and wholesale customers in North America. The company generates electricity through wind, solar, nuclear, and natural gas-fired facilities. It also develops, constructs, and operates long-term contracted assets with a focus on renewable generation facilities, natural gas pipelines, and battery storage projects; and owns, develops, constructs, manages and operates electric generation facilities in wholesale energy markets.
As of December 31, 2018, the company operated approximately 24,500 megawatts of net generating capacity. It serves approximately 10 million people through approximately 5 million customer accounts in the east and lower west coasts of Florida with approximately 75,200 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines and 645 substations. The company was formerly known as FPL Group, Inc. and changed its name to NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2010. NextEra Energy, Inc. was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida.
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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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No. of Employees14, 300
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Website
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Jobs Posted1194
