NextEra Energy

Data Scientist

Posted on: 10 Apr 2021

St Paul, MN

Job Description

Position Specific Description

About Us

eIQ Mobility, a subsidiary of a Fortune 200 Clean Energy Developer, is a data science and software company based in San Francisco, CA. eIQ Mobility is the leading software provider of fleet electrification solutions, building the most trusted platform that drives vehicle fleets into a smart, electric, and cost-effective future. eIQ Mobility was founded in 2018 in response to the unique roadblocks that corporate and public fleet leaders face in electrifying their vehicles, starting with identifying where and how to electrify. To date, eIQ Mobility has assessed 70,000+ vehicles for EV feasibility for Fortune 500 companies, EV manufacturers, utilities and public fleets.

Role Description

We are looking for a Data Scientist to support development of our flagship platform and services. This is a rare opportunity to take on a key role with an early stage product and engage in the exciting, red-hot electric mobility market.

As a Data Scientist at eIQ Mobility, you will use data and analytics methods and technologies to interpret data from multiple sources to help our customers make informed decisions regarding where and when to electrify their vehicle fleets, and build systems that optimize fleet operations. You will design key algorithms and models for our products, and will be involved in developing our software platform.

What Youll Do

* Analyze product requirements to design and implement analytical models, algorithms, etc.
* Support prototype and proof-of-concept work without losing focus on the big picture architecture and platform development
* Write production-quality code to help us scale our products
* Develop and maintain documentation in support of analytical models, algorithms, etc.
* Present analysis findings and model designs to internal/external stakeholders; communicate complex technologies in a simple manner to all teams, including non-technical

What Were Looking For

* Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or related field (PhD preferred)
* Minimum 3 years of experience wrangling large, complex datasets
* Experience with building optimization models for real-time systems
* Proficient with at least one of the following: Python, R, Julia, C++
* Experience with database systems such as MySQL and MariaDB
* Experience with visualization tools/libraries such as plot.ly, D3.js, and Tableau
* Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP
* Experience with convex and non-convex optimization techniques
* Strategic thinking and ability to understand both the details of the problem, as well as the big picture business contribution & impact
* Ability to be comfortable working with tight timelines, balance multiple projects, and adapt to aggressive and dynamic objectives
* Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills

Bonus Qualifications & Characteristics

* Experience solving complex problems such as transportation routing, HVAC control, or grid integration challenges
* Experience deploying model predictive control systems in a real-world setting
* Passionate about tackling climate change by reducing emissions via fleet electrification

Salary and Benefits

* Title and salary commensurate with experience
* Competitive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401k; paid vacation; and more

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 (e.g. 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 a variety of datasets, including timeseries data and big data requiring analysis on distributed computing platforms
* Writes software in R, Python or similar languages and contributes code to product development teams
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

* Bachelors Degree
* Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

* Masters Degree
* Doctoral 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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