Staff Data Scientist

Staff Data Scientist

Date : Feb 21, 2025

Location(s) : Hampton, NH, US, 03842

Company : NextEra Energy

Requisition ID : 85876

is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Usource is a leading energy advisory firm within NextEra Energy, dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complexities of the deregulated energy markets. We provide strategic insights and innovative solutions to optimize energy procurement, manage risks, and leverage opportunities in renewable energy. Our expertise spans across electricity and natural gas markets, making us a trusted partner for clients seeking to make informed energy decisions that align with their sustainability and financial goals.

NextEra Energy’s Usource organization is seeking an experienced Data Scientist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in deregulated energy markets and possess the technical capabilities to perform renewables modeling, backcasting, and forward scenario analysis. This role requires a combination of strong technical skills and the ability to engage effectively with key stakeholders to deliver actionable insights and solutions.

Responsibilities

Modeling and forecasting

Perform renewables modeling, backcasting and forward scenarios using pricing forecasts from Hitachi and Ventyx

Develop and maintain PowerBI models for usage and pricing components at a deal-specific level

Own and maintain the Buy Score tool, which manages the forward position of unhedged energy and optimizes clients’ purchasing strategies

Data management and automation

Collect and automate large datasets from multiple sources

Automate processes to handle smaller customers and enforce matrix pricing, including auto renewals

Secure interval and third party data in coordination with relevant teams

Dashboarding and reporting

Create visual tools, dashboard and reports by sourcing data from multiple inputs

Utilized advanced Excel, database programming and analysis skills to generate insightful reports

Ensure Buy Score tool integration with budgeting processes and automate budget templates

Stakeholder engagement

Collaborate with leadership, sales, clients and operations teams to translate business problems into technical solutions

Deliver customer-facing and executive-level presentations to communicate findings and recommendations effectively

Required skills and qualifications

Technical skills

Strong programming skills in Python and SQL

Advanced Excel skills and experience with database management and analytics

Market knowledge

Robust understanding of deregulated electric and gas markets, including pricing and market fundamentals

Experience with market forecasting tools

Analytic capabilities

Proficiency in statistical analysis and model development

Ability to perform complex data analysis and derive actionable insights

Tools and automation

Experience building and maintaining models in PowerBI

Proven track record of automating data collection and reporting

Communication and collaboration

Ability to work within a matrix organization, influencing various stakeholders

Expertise creating and delivering compelling presentations

Job Overview

This position is responsible for leading the development of 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

Provide thought leadership, set technical strategy, and identify possible uses of data science methods

Explain methods and results to upper-level executives

Develop machine learning, optimizations or other modeling solutions

Oversee related employee work, learn new techniques being developed

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 : 8 years

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group : Exempt

Employee Type : Full Time

Job Category : Science, Research, and Technology

Organization : Gexa Energy, LP

Relocation Provided : Yes, if applicable

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. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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