Requisition ID:  89550  NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today! Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to spearhead our data science applications and initiatives that drive critical trade floor and grid optimization decision-making operations. This strategic leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with team management responsibilities, focusing on enhancing data science solutions for demand forecasting and renewable asset generation forecasting. The successful candidate will lead a small, high-performing data science team while driving innovation in data practices across the organization. Strategic Leadership &amp; Vision<ul><li>Lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous enhancement of data science solutions supporting trade floor operations</li><li>Set technical direction and strategy while planning for future initiatives</li><li>Provide thought leadership and identify innovative applications of data science and AI methodologies</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement</li></ul> Technical Excellence &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Analyze large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights with enhanced visual interactivity</li><li>Design and build foundational data pipelines supporting AI initiatives</li><li>Oversee creation and deployment of cyber resiliency initiatives</li><li>Institute platform resiliency, reliability, data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance standards and develop comprehensive implementation plans</li></ul> Team Leadership &amp; Development<ul><li>Lead and mentor data science team members, data engineers, and analysts</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation</li><li>Drive accountability and establish team commitments with clear deliverables</li><li>Manage project timelines and resource allocation effectively</li></ul> Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Customer Focus<ul><li>Serve as primary liaison between data science team and internal/external customers</li><li>Collaborate with IT, engineering, operations, and other departments to satisfy data needs</li><li>Work effectively within cross-functional and matrixed team environments</li><li>Drive process mapping and understanding of key business drivers</li></ul> Data Management &amp; Governance<ul><li>Lead comprehensive data management efforts including data quality, governance, retention, privacy, and security</li><li>Ensure and enforce data quality and integrity standards across all projects</li><li>Oversee compliance with industry regulations and standards</li></ul> Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Communication<ul><li>Conduct and oversee ad-hoc analyses, presenting insightful results to key stakeholders</li><li>Communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences</li><li>Explain methodologies and results to stakeholders and IT leadership</li><li>Drive metrics development and reporting</li></ul> Technical Skills<ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Python for statistical programming and data analysis</li><li>Extensive experience with big data tools and machine learning frameworks</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps practices and AWS cloud services</li><li>Proficient in time-series forecasting</li><li>Knowledge of real-time systems, IoT, and SCADA systems</li></ul> Analytical &amp; Problem-Solving Skills<ul><li>Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities for data interpretation and insight generation</li><li>Proven ability to derive meaningful insights from complex, large-scale datasets</li><li>Strong attention to data quality and integrity</li></ul> Leadership &amp; Management Skills<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams</li><li>Strong project management capabilities with track record of successful delivery</li><li>Proven ability to influence decision-making processes at senior levels</li><li>Resourcefulness and strategic thinking capabilities</li></ul> Industry Knowledge<ul><li>Understanding of the energy sector with emphasis on renewable energy resources</li><li>Expertise in energy forecasting methodologies and applications</li><li>Knowledge of utility operations and trade floor decision-making processes</li></ul> Communication &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences</li><li>Proven success working in cross-functional, matrixed team environments</li><li>Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills</li></ul><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Overview</h2></div><div>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”).</div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Provide thought leadership, set technical strategy, and identify possible uses of data science methods</li><li>Explain methods and results to upper-level executives</li><li>Develop machine learning, optimizations or other modeling solutions</li><li>Oversee related employee work, learn new techniques being developed</li><li>Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses</li><li>Works with big data and distributed computing platforms</li><li>Develops software and contributes to product development</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience: 6+ years</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master’s Degree</li><li>Doctoral Degree</li></ul></div></div></div> NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a> to learn more. Employee Group:  Exempt Employee Type:  Full Time Job Category:  Science, Research, and Technology Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC  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.  NextEra Energy and 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. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</a>, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status. NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our <a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;">policy</a> for more information.#LI-OS1

NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power &amp; Light Company, which serves more than five million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold; and Gulf Power Company, which serves more than 460,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world&rsquo;s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company and included in the S&amp;P 100 index, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune&rsquo;s 2019 list of &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies&rdquo; and ranked among the top 25 on Fortune&rsquo;s 2018 list of companies that &ldquo;Change the World.&rdquo;

Principal Data Scientist

Requisition ID:&nbsp; 89550&nbsp;&nbsp;NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale generators of electricity, leveraging all forms of energy across renewables, storage and nuclear. We offer customized energy solutions that drive economic growth, protect the environment, support communities, and help customers meet their energy needs. Ready to make a lasting impact? Join our innovative, world-class team today!&nbsp;Position Specific DescriptionWe are seeking an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to spearhead our data science applications and initiatives that drive critical trade floor and grid optimization decision-making operations. This strategic leadership role combines hands-on technical expertise with team management responsibilities, focusing on enhancing data science solutions for demand forecasting and renewable asset generation forecasting. The successful candidate will lead a small, high-performing data science team while driving innovation in data practices across the organization.&nbsp;Strategic Leadership &amp; Vision<ul><li>Lead the design, development, deployment, and continuous enhancement of data science solutions supporting trade floor operations</li><li>Set technical direction and strategy while planning for future initiatives</li><li>Provide thought leadership and identify innovative applications of data science and AI methodologies</li><li>Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement</li></ul>&nbsp;Technical Excellence &amp; Innovation<ul><li>Analyze large, complex datasets to generate actionable insights with enhanced visual interactivity</li><li>Design and build foundational data pipelines supporting AI initiatives</li><li>Oversee creation and deployment of cyber resiliency initiatives</li><li>Institute platform resiliency, reliability, data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance standards and develop comprehensive implementation plans</li></ul>&nbsp;Team Leadership &amp; Development<ul><li>Lead and mentor data science team members, data engineers, and analysts</li><li>Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation</li><li>Drive accountability and establish team commitments with clear deliverables</li><li>Manage project timelines and resource allocation effectively</li></ul>&nbsp;Cross-Functional Collaboration &amp; Customer Focus<ul><li>Serve as primary liaison between data science team and internal/external customers</li><li>Collaborate with IT, engineering, operations, and other departments to satisfy data needs</li><li>Work effectively within cross-functional and matrixed team environments</li><li>Drive process mapping and understanding of key business drivers</li></ul>&nbsp;Data Management &amp; Governance<ul><li>Lead comprehensive data management efforts including data quality, governance, retention, privacy, and security</li><li>Ensure and enforce data quality and integrity standards across all projects</li><li>Oversee compliance with industry regulations and standards</li></ul>&nbsp;Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Communication<ul><li>Conduct and oversee ad-hoc analyses, presenting insightful results to key stakeholders</li><li>Communicate complex data findings clearly and concisely to non-technical audiences</li><li>Explain methodologies and results to stakeholders and IT leadership</li><li>Drive metrics development and reporting</li></ul>&nbsp;Technical Skills<ul><li>Advanced proficiency in Python for statistical programming and data analysis</li><li>Extensive experience with big data tools and machine learning frameworks</li><li>Familiarity with DevOps practices and AWS cloud services</li><li>Proficient in time-series forecasting</li><li>Knowledge of real-time systems, IoT, and SCADA systems</li></ul>&nbsp;Analytical &amp; Problem-Solving Skills<ul><li>Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities for data interpretation and insight generation</li><li>Proven ability to derive meaningful insights from complex, large-scale datasets</li><li>Strong attention to data quality and integrity</li></ul>&nbsp;Leadership &amp; Management Skills<ul><li>Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor technical teams</li><li>Strong project management capabilities with track record of successful delivery</li><li>Proven ability to influence decision-making processes at senior levels</li><li>Resourcefulness and strategic thinking capabilities</li></ul>&nbsp;Industry Knowledge<ul><li>Understanding of the energy sector with emphasis on renewable energy resources</li><li>Expertise in energy forecasting methodologies and applications</li><li>Knowledge of utility operations and trade floor decision-making processes</li></ul>&nbsp;Communication &amp; Collaboration<ul><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li>Ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences</li><li>Proven success working in cross-functional, matrixed team environments</li><li>Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills</li></ul><div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div>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”).</div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Provide thought leadership, set technical strategy, and identify possible uses of data science methods</li><li>Explain methods and results to upper-level executives</li><li>Develop machine learning, optimizations or other modeling solutions</li><li>Oversee related employee work, learn new techniques being developed</li><li>Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses</li><li>Works with big data and distributed computing platforms</li><li>Develops software and contributes to product development</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience: 6+ years</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master’s Degree</li><li>Doctoral Degree</li></ul></div></div></div>&nbsp;NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a> to learn more.&nbsp;Employee Group: &nbsp;Exempt Employee Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;Full Time Job Category: &nbsp;Science, Research, and Technology Organization: &nbsp;NextEra Energy Resources, LLC&nbsp; Relocation Provided: &nbsp;Yes, if applicable&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;NextEra Energy and 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. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to <a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</a>, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.&nbsp;NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.&nbsp;NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our <a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D">policy</a> for more information.#LI-OS1&nbsp;

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