• Associate Data Scientist

    NextEra Energy (Miami, FL)


    Associate Data Scientist

    **Date:** Oct 14, 2025

    **Location(s):** Miami, FL, US, 33134

    **Company:** NextEra Energy

    **Requisition ID:** 91392

     

    Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy.

     

    Position Specific Description

     

    We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate Data Scientist to join our data science team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in data analysis, machine learning, and cloud computing, particularly with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This role is perfect for someone with a graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field who is eager to apply their skills to solve real-world business problems.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data-driven opportunities and develop predictive models.

    + Clean, process, and analyze large datasets using statistical and machine learning techniques.

    + Deploy and manage data science solutions on AWS cloud infrastructure.

    + Build and maintain data pipelines and workflows using AWS services such as S3, Lambda, SageMaker, Glue, and Redshift.

    + Communicate findings and insights clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    + Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices in data science and cloud computing.

    The ideal candidate would have the following:

    + Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis and modeling.

    + Hands-on experience with AWS services relevant to data science and machine learning.

    + Solid understanding of statistics, machine learning algorithms, and data visualization techniques.

    + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

    + Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

    + Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).

    + Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

    + Knowledge of CI/CD practices and version control (e.g., Git).

    + Prior experience in a business or industry setting applying data science solutions.

     

    Job Overview

     

    This position is responsible for developing algorithms, modeling techniques, and optimization methods that support many aspects of NextEra and FPL business. Employees in this role use knowledge of machine learning, optimization, statistics, and applied mathematics along with abilities in software engineering with a focus on distributed computing and data storage infrastructure (i.e., “Big Data”).

    Job Duties & Responsibilities

    + Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions

    + Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses

    + Works with big data and distributed computing platforms

    + Develops software and contributes to product development

    + Performs other job-related duties as assigned

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor's Degree

    + Experience: 0+ years

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Master's Degree

     

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

     

    **Employee Group:** Exempt

    **Employee Type:** Full Time

    **Job Category:** Science, Research, and Technology

    **Organization:** Florida Power & Light Company

    **Relocation Provided:** No

     

    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.

     

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    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.

     

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