Quantitative Analyst

NextEra Energy Resources; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

NextEra Energy is seeking an Energy Market Quantitative Analyst to develop and optimize models for renewable energy generation, storage systems, and traditional assets. This role blends advanced quantitative methods with power systems expertise to support trading, origination, and asset optimization decisions through sophisticated analytical tools and algorithms.

The position requires 2+ years of experience, strong Python/R skills, and a solid foundation in mathematical modeling, pricing, and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, energy markets, or related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R programming with 2+ years of commercial software development experience.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling capabilities.
• Power flow modeling experience or software development for power flow applications.

Responsibilities

• Develops and improves upon mathematical models and translates algorithms into code.
• Works with origination, risk management and trading to interpret valuations provided by models and responds to intra-day trading requests to price and evaluate structured transactions.
• Assists development of energy price forecast, forward curve, and volatility models.
• Designs and constructs risk management tools used in evaluating company's risk profile and exposure levels.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Python

R

NumPy

Pandas

StatsModels

Matplotlib/Seaborn

Scikit-Learn

SciPy

OOP in Python/R

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in Engineering/Math/Finance/Economics or related quantitative field

Tools

Jupyter

Plotly

RShiny

Bokeh

Job description

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Quantitative Analyst

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97490

NextEra Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning, siting, forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.

Position Specific Description

We are seeking an Energy Market Quantitative Analyst to develop and optimize models for renewable energy generation, energy storage systems, and traditional utility assets. This role combines advanced quantitative analysis with power systems expertise to solve complex energy optimization problems. The analyst will develop mathematical models, perform quantitative studies of energy markets, and support trading, origination, and asset optimization decisions through sophisticated analytical tools and algorithms.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-construction size optimizations for renewable generators (distributed/behind-the-meter and utility-scale), battery storage systems, and traditional generators
• Develop and improve mathematical models and optimization algorithms using Python, R, and Excel
• Optimize generator mix and sizing to serve electrical loads while meeting carbon reduction goals
• Work with trading and origination teams to interpret model valuations and respond to structured transaction requests
• Design and construct risk management tools for evaluating company risk profiles and exposure levels
• Review and provide feedback on technical documentation, software architecture, and project plans
• Incorporate quantitative studies and analyses of spot/forward energy prices and volatilities for pricing, trading, and risk management into design optimization
• Possess knowledge of the principles involved in developing energy price forecasts, forward curves, and volatility models and apply these insights in making informed modeling decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or related quantitative field
• 2+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, energy markets, or related field
• Advanced proficiency in Python and/or R programming with 2+ years of commercial software development experience
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling capabilities
• Power flow modeling experience or software development for power flow applications
• Transmission planning and system analysis experience
• Contingency analysis and power system reliability assessment skills
• Experience with distributed generation and behind-the-meter renewable solutions
• Knowledge of utility tariff structures and integrated resource planning
• Experience with energy market participation rules (Day-Ahead and Real-Time markets)
• Proficiency with Python libraries: NumPy, Pandas, StatsModels, Matplotlib/Seaborn, Scikit-Learn, SciPy
• Experience with code refactoring, OOP in Python/R, and package management
• Web development, data visualization, or GUI development skills (RShiny, plotly, bokeh, Jupyter)
• Knowledge of renewable energy and battery storage technologies

Job Overview

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and improves upon mathematical models and translates algorithms into code
• Works with origination, risk management and trading to interpret valuations provided by models and responds to intra-day trading requests to price and evaluate structured transactions
• Assists development of energy price forecast, forward curve, and volatility models
• Designs and constructs risk management tools used in evaluating company's risk profile and exposure levels
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 2+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Accounting / Finance
• 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: Finance, Accounting & Business Analytics
Organization: NextEra Analytics, Inc
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.

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
Job Segment: Power Systems, Energy