Sr Data Scientist
Posted on: 10 Apr 2021
St Paul, MN
Job Description
Position Specific Description
NextEra Analytics is currently seeking a well-qualified candidate to join our Applied Math Group as a Senior Data Scientist in St. Paul, Minnesota.
As a member of the Applied Math Group you will be asked:
* To solve the problems by applying techniques from mathematics, statistics, computer science, and related disciplines
* To develop new products and services in collaboration with NextEras engineering, science and business teams
* To apply mathematical formulations, scientific rigor and an independent viewpoint to business analyses
* To respond quickly and effectively to new (and recycled) business problems as they arise.
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The Applied Math team is looking for Data Scientists who want to understand the mathematical properties of the algorithms they use; to write and share the best possible code; to keep learning new tools, algorithms, and approaches; and to put their skills to work for one of the largest renewable energy fleets in the world.
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
* Bachelors Degree
* Experience: 5+ 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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IndustryEnergy/Utilities
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No. of Employees14, 300
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