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NextEra Energy

Principal Data Scientist

NextEra Energy Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Utilities · 5,001-10,000 employees

Oct 14 Closes in 1d
data-scientist Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Principal Data Scientist will develop analytical frameworks to evaluate grid operating strategies and optimize performance for power generation and dispatch decisions. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate analytical findings into actionable improvements for system operations and maintenance scheduling.

What they look for

Data Science Optimization Models Scenario Analysis Quantitative Analysis Economic Modeling Electric Power System Operations Backtesting System Operations Power Generation Energy Marketing Trading Application Development Grid Optimization Statistical Modeling

Requirements

The role requires strong quantitative skills combined with a deep understanding of economics, optimization, and electric power system operations. Candidates must be able to utilize historical system data and complex models to challenge operating assumptions and identify efficiency opportunities.

Full description

Requisition ID: 97876

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

Position Specific Description

The FPL Grid Optimization team is looking for a Principal Data Scientist to help develop the analytical framework used to evaluate grid operating strategies, optimization performance, and the economic and reliability impacts of planning and dispatch decisions.

The Data Scientist – Grid Optimization will use historical system data, optimization models, and scenario analysis to challenge existing operating assumptions and identify opportunities to improve generation commitment, maintenance scheduling, reserve strategies, fuel usage, battery utilization, and other system decisions.

The role will be responsible for backtesting operational strategies, developing forward-looking planning scenarios, and quantifying the cost and reliability implications of alternative decisions. This individual will work closely with Grid Optimization, System Operations, Power Generation, Energy Marketing & Trading, and application development teams to turn analytical findings into changes in operating criteria, model inputs, and optimization methodologies.

The successful candidate will combine strong quantitative skills with an understanding of economics, optimization, and electric power system operations.

This position is based at our LeJeune Flagler Office in Miami, FL.

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