Senior Applied Scientist I — Renewable Energy AI

NextEra Energy Resources; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Analytics, Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist I to advance research at the intersection of physical science and advanced analytics.

You will design models for wind, solar, storage, and transmission, and contribute to breakthrough AI-powered solutions onsite in St. Paul. You will write production code in R, Python, or Julia, lead small teams, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with software, product, and customer teams to deliver actionable insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in applied science or related field.
• 6+ years of experience preferred for seniority level.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research and development in small, collaborative teams to solve complex energy‑related problems using physical science and advanced mathematical approaches
• Design, develop, and implement optimization solutions and AI/ML models for renewable energy challenges, creating proof‑of‑concept prototypes and predictive analytics to extract actionable insights from large datasets
• Write and maintain production‑level code in R, Python, Julia, or similar languages to support research deliverables, analytical workflows, and AI‑powered solutions
• Execute and drive strategic product development through research initiatives, collaborating cross‑functionally with software engineering, product, and customer teams to deliver solutions that meet business objectives
• Provide thought leadership and technical guidance to internal teams on complex analytical challenges, research methodologies, AI‑powered solutions, and emerging industry trends
• Document and communicate technical results to varying levels of management within and outside the organization to audiences of varying technical aptitude
• Mentor junior scientists and contribute to team development, fostering best practices in analytical approaches, coding standards, and iterative solution development
• Drive innovation and competitive advantage by staying current with advances in renewable energy technologies, AI/ML methodologies, and industry best practices to inform strategic research direction
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical modeling

AI/ML basics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

R

Python

Julia

Job description

NextEra Analytics, Inc. in St. Paul, Minnesota, is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist I to advance research at the intersection of physical science and advanced analytics.

You will design models for wind, solar, storage, and transmission, and contribute to breakthrough AI-powered solutions onsite in St. Paul. You will write production code in R, Python, or Julia, lead small teams, mentor junior scientists, and collaborate with software, product, and customer teams to deliver actionable insights