Sr Applied Scientist I

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

Sr Applied Scientist I

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location(s): St. Paul, MN, US, 55107

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 97591

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

NextEra Analytics is seeking a Senior Applied Scientist I to join our innovative Applied Science team, where we tackle the renewable energy industry's most challenging and novel problems by seamlessly blending physical science expertise with cutting‑edge advanced analytics and AI to develop breakthrough solutions. As part of NextEra Energy—the world's largest renewable energy fleet operator—you'll drive value‑add research and development that directly supports business objectives through timely, accurate results. Working at the intersection of renewable energy physics and data science, you'll develop sophisticated analytical models that design, forecast, optimize, and enhance our wind, solar, storage, and transmission operations. This role combines deep scientific understanding with statistical modeling, AI, and software engineering to solve complex, interdisciplinary challenges that have no industry precedent, contributing to innovative solutions that advance NextEra's competitive advantage while helping shape the future of clean energy. This position is fully onsite in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Job Overview

Job Duties & 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

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 4+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 6+ years

The estimated base pay for this position is $118,400.00to $177,600.00per year. Starting pay will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, job‑related and industry knowledge and skills and education/training.

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Science, Research, and Technology
Organization: NextEra Analytics, Inc
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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