Research Scientist

Apply now »

Date: Jul 15, 2025

Location(s): St. Paul, MN, US, 55107 Juno Beach, FL, US, 33408

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID:  88275 

 

At NextEra Energy Analytics, we offer renewable energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis to plan, site and optimize renewable energy projects. We specialize in transforming data into actionable insights that drive clean energy solutions and enhance operational excellence. Join us today to leverage your technical skills to make a meaningful impact on the energy landscape. 
 

 

Position Specific Description

NextEra Analytics is currently seeking a Research Scientist to join our R&D team. As a division of NextEra Energy, we own and operate the world’s largest renewable energy fleet of wind, solar, and storage assets. At NextEra Analytics, we are innovators and at the forefront of the industry by developing intelligent algorithms to design, connect, forecast, optimize, and enhance renewable energy systems. As a Research Scientist within our Applied Sciences team, you will work on and solve challenging problems by applying scientific and mathematical principles, R&D, and advanced analytics through coding proficiency to new/existing products and services to meet our customer’s needs.

Primary (Essential) Job Functions Include: 

  • Participate in small teams engaged in applied research & development, working on challenging, complex and interdisciplinary problems in a business setting
  • Design and prototype algorithmic solutions to energy-related scientific and engineering problems
  • Write and maintain production level code in R, Python, Julia, Fortran, etc.
  • Advise the Director of Science as well as NextEra Analytics and NextEra management on research topics, analytical results, and scientific and energy industry advances
  • Desire and curiosity to expand knowledge into focus areas such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and battery storage
  • Provides scientific support to pre- and post-construction teams regarding challenges that arise in their workflow
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Proficient with appropriate programming and scripting languages (R, Python, Julia, Fortran, etc.)
  • Proficient with code repositories like Gitlab
  • Ability to communicate effectively throughout all levels of the organization - written and oral
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet critical deadlines
  • Innate curiosity about a myriad of topics within the energy industry

Desired Qualifications:

  • PhD degree in physics, mathematics, atmospheric science or related field such as engineering, statistics, and data science
  • Background in detailed analysis of complex systems involving large datasets, guided by physically based conceptual models
  • Advanced-level abilities with programming and scripting languages (R, Python, Julia, Fortran, etc.)
  • Advanced-level experience with solar energy modeling software (SAM, PVsyst, other)
  • Ability to abstract a problem in such a way as to enable “cross-pollination” utilizing concepts and techniques from other fields

Job Overview

The Research Scientist is responsible for the execution of applied research and development activities for new and existing products supporting both internal and external stakeholders. Employees in this role will participate in small cross-functional teams engaged in solving challenging, complex, and interdisciplinary energy and market problems through the application of sound scientific, mathematical, and programming principles with oversight from more senior-level and managerial personnel.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

  • Supports and executes research and development activities requiring the use of large field data sets from wind turbines, solar modules, battery storage, and other energy/power industry and market data sources
  • Designs, prototypes, and tests solutions to energy-related scientific and mathematical problems in R, Python, Julia, or similar language with appropriate oversight
  • Documents and communicates technical results to varying levels of management within and outside the organization to audiences of varying technical aptitude
  • Provides scientific support to other internal teams, as well as more senior team members, regarding non-standard analytics and other challenges that arise in their workflow
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree
  • Experience: 3+ years

Preferred Qualifications

  • Doctoral Degree
  • Experience: 5+ years

 

The estimated base pay for this position is $99,200.00 to $148,800.00 per 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

 

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.


Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis

Apply now »