Principal Data Scientist, Grid Optimization

Florida Power & Light; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Power & Light Company seeks a Principal Data Scientist to lead the development of algorithms and optimization methods for grid planning, dispatch, and reliability. You will work on machine learning, statistics, and distributed computing to improve generation commitment, maintenance, and fuel usage.

The role requires 6+ years of experience with strong quantitative skills and an understanding of electric power systems. Based at the LeJeune Flagler Office in Miami, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 6+ years of experience required.
• Master's and/or Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide thought leadership, set technical strategy for data science initiatives.
• Explain methods and results to upper-level executives.
• Develop machine learning, optimizations or other modeling solutions.
• Oversee related employee work and learn new techniques.
• Prepare comprehensive analyses and quantitative reports.
• Work with big data and distributed computing platforms.
• Develop software and contribute to product development.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Machine learning

Optimization

Statistics

Applied mathematics

Big data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

Tools

Distributed computing platforms

Data storage infrastructure

Job description

Florida Power & Light Company seeks a Principal Data Scientist to lead the development of algorithms and optimization methods for grid planning, dispatch, and reliability. You will work on machine learning, statistics, and distributed computing to improve generation commitment, maintenance, and fuel usage.

The role requires 6+ years of experience with strong quantitative skills and an understanding of electric power systems. Based at the LeJeune Flagler Office in Miami, FL.