Principal Data Analytics & Engineer

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Date: Apr 25, 2025

Location(s): Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  87410 

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., delivering clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to approximately 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s cleanest power generation fleets and top-tier reliability, we are setting new standards in the energy industry. Ready to make an impact? Join our exceptional team today and help shape the future of energy!

 

Position Specific Description

The Principal Data Analytics & Engineer will be responsible for leading data-driven initiatives and implementing advanced analytical solutions within the Nuclear IT division. This role requires a strong background in data engineering, analytics, and nuclear industry knowledge to drive decision-making and optimize operations.

 

Candidate must be a US citizen or US Permanent Resident.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of data analytics solutions to support nuclear operations and decision-making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and operations, to understand data needs and develop effective solutions.
  • Implement data pipelines, data warehousing, and ETL processes to ensure high-quality and accessible data.
  • Design and build strong foundational data pipelines for AI initiatives.
  • Knowledge of real-time and IOT data is a plus.
  • Lead different data management efforts (Data quality, Data Governance, Retention, Privacy and Data Security)
  • Develop advanced analytical models and algorithms to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Mentor and guide junior data engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in data practices.
  • Provide level 3 support to current Power BI reports.
  • Ability to act as Power BI admin.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or a related role, with a strong emphasis on the nuclear industry.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, and experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
  • Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts, ETL processes (Glue, Talend), and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and standards related to nuclear data management and security.

 

Preferred Skills:

  • Power BI Architect, Python, AWS DMS, Microsoft Co-pilot, Microsoft Studio.
  • Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in the nuclear sector is a plus.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure) and their data services.
  • Experience with PostGres, Redshift, Elastic Search and Neo4J.
     

Job Overview

This position assesses, designs, develops, integrates and troubleshoots technology to support business processes. Employees provide technical or functional guidance to project or work teams, as needed within specific or multiple disciplines. This position is accountable for ensuring the reliability, performance, security, and continuity of IT systems, as well as ensuring that excellent technical support services are provided.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

•  Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, debugs, implements, maintains, integrates, customizes, and enhances existing or new systems

•  Applies appropriate Agile or development methodologies, system development lifecycles, tools, and technology to manage development activities

•  Automates the handoff of code releases from development to operations (DevOps)

•  Participates in the change management and  service ticket management processes including receiving, resolution monitoring, and ensuring customer satisfaction

•  Leads projects when needed and builds strong working understanding of the solution being delivered

•  Ensures user satisfaction by providing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and timely resolution of more complex problems

•  Designs, develops, and  tests experimental application work to test new ideas with bounded cost and time frames

•  Ensures that applications processes are conducted in line with corporate social responsibility, security, compliance, environmental, and technical policies and applicable standards and legislation

•  Acts as liaison with regulatory agencies, vendors, and contractors on matters relating to computer systems as required

•  Defines metrics and monitors Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for systems being developed

•  Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

•  High School Grad / GED

•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience

•  Experience: 6+ years

Preferred Qualifications

•  Bachelor's - Information Systems

 

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:  Information Technology
Organization:  Florida Power & Light Company 
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. 

 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. Alternatively, you may call 1-844-694-4748. Please do not use this line to inquire about your application status.

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

 

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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

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