Associate Operations Research Scientist

Florida Power & Light; Juno Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NextEra Energy, based in Florida, is seeking an operations research data scientist to join the Decision Science team within NextEra Analytics. The role focuses on optimization and Monte Carlo simulation to address renewable energy supply chain challenges.

You will build software tools that optimize inventory and reduce operational risk, working with software and data engineers across the organization to improve efficiency and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required.
• 1–3 years of industry experience building mixed integer programming models and Monte Carlo simulations.

Responsibilities

• Build simulation and optimization models to solve evolving supply chain problems.
• Develop decision-support tools in partnership with software and data engineers.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
• Maintain existing models and tools owned by the team.
• Assist with data-pipelining in preparation for modeling.

Skills

Optimization

Monte Carlo

Education

BA/BS in STEM

MS not required

Tools

R

Python

Pyomo

AMPL

Gurobi

CBC

CPLEX

Xpress

GAMS

Job description

Requisition ID: 97819

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

The Decision Science team within NextEra Analytics helps ensure renewables projects are built on-time and on-budget. We are looking for an operations research data scientist to help us solve the most impactful supply chain problems in renewable energy. In this cross-functional role you will leverage your experience in mathematical optimization and monte carlo simulation to build software tools that optimize inventory and reduce operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Build simulation and optimization models to solve constantly evolving supply chain problems
• Develop decision-support tools that impact supply chain strategy in partnership with software engineers and data engineers
• Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to improve operational efficiency and profitability
• Help support and maintain existing models and tools owned by the team
• Assist with data-pipelining in preparation for modeling

Skills

• Mathematical Optimization: Mixed integer programming, linear programming
• Monte Carlo Simulation

Software Skills

• R and/or Python
• One or more optimization algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo or AMPL)
• One or more optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CBC, CPLEX, Xpress, GAMS)

Ideal Experience

• 1-3 years of industry experience building mixed integer programming models and monte carlo simulations

Credentials

• BA / BS in a STEM field – operations research, industrial engineering, or management science preferred
• Master's degree in the above is not required

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

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Science, Research, and Technology
Organization: NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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