Senior Applied Scientist I Renewable Energy Analytics

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

Job summary

NextEra Analytics, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Senior Applied Scientist I to advance analytical models for wind, solar, storage, and transmission. You will blend physical science with AI/ML, mentoring scientists and guiding production‑ready solutions.

The role demands leadership in research, cross‑functional collaboration, and staying at the forefront of renewable energy technologies to support NextEra's competitive advantage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 4+ years of experience in applied science or analytics.
• Experience with AI/ML and modeling in energy or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied research and development in small teams to solve complex energy problems.
• Design, develop, and implement optimization solutions and AI/ML models.
• Write production‑level code in Python, R, Julia or similar languages.
• Drive strategic product development through cross‑functional collaboration.
• Provide technical guidance on analytical challenges and research methods.
• Document technical results for management audiences.

Skills

Applied Science

AI/ML

Statistical Modeling

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Python

R

Julia

Job description

NextEra Analytics, Inc. in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Senior Applied Scientist I to advance analytical models for wind, solar, storage, and transmission. You will blend physical science with AI/ML, mentoring scientists and guiding production‑ready solutions.

The role demands leadership in research, cross‑functional collaboration, and staying at the forefront of renewable energy technologies to support NextEra's competitive advantage.