Applied Scientist I: Renewable Energy AI & Optimization

NextEra Energy, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Analytics, Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an Applied Scientist I to join our team. The role blends physical science with advanced analytics and AI to design, forecast, and optimize wind, solar, storage, and transmission operations.

You will develop sophisticated models and work at the intersection of renewable energy physics and data science. You will write code in R, Python, or Julia, contribute to product development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: 2+ years in relevant field.
• Preferred: 4+ years of experience in applied science or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research and development in small collaborative teams to solve energy-related problems.
• Design and develop optimization solutions and AI/ML models for renewable energy challenges, including prototypes and predictive analytics.
• Write and maintain code in R, Python, Julia, or similar languages to support research deliverables.
• Collaborate with software engineering, product, and customer teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
• Provide analytical support to internal teams on ad hoc challenges and workflow optimization.

Skills

R

Python

Julia

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

NextEra Analytics, Inc. in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is seeking an Applied Scientist I to join our team. The role blends physical science with advanced analytics and AI to design, forecast, and optimize wind, solar, storage, and transmission operations.

You will develop sophisticated models and work at the intersection of renewable energy physics and data science. You will write code in R, Python, or Julia, contribute to product development, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver