<p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong>  92194 </p><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:16.0px;"><strong>Position Specific Description</strong></span></p><p></p><p>NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power &amp; Light Company, the largest electric utility in the United States, serving approximately 12 million residents in Florida. Our diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy, and battery storage solutions. With a strong commitment to meeting America's evolving energy needs sustainably, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is a leader in energy infrastructure development. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our team to elevate your career.</p><p> </p><p>The Principal Geospatial Data Scientist for the Enterprise NEE.GIS Geospatial DataOps team will drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge data science methodologies, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and artificial intelligence (AI), into geospatial analytics. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver advanced geospatial data and analytics solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.</p><p> </p><p>We place a strong emphasis on expertise in current technologies and processes, coupled with a proven track record of innovation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in geospatial data management and analytics, and demonstrate a passion for developing groundbreaking analyses, processes, or tools utilizing advanced data science techniques.</p><p> </p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p> </p><p>The Principal Geospatial Data Scientist leads complex geospatial data projects by deploying advanced analytical techniques and modeling. This role involves transforming raw spatial data into strategic insights to drive decision-making and business innovation.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Acquire and preprocess geospatial data from diverse sources, including satellite imagery, GIS, vendors, and governmental agencies; automate workflows where feasible.</li><li>Develop and apply sophisticated statistical models and machine learning algorithms to perform large-scale spatial data analyses.</li><li>Design and implement dynamic visualizations—apps, dashboards, maps, and charts—to effectively communicate geospatial insights to non-technical audiences.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to discern data requirements and develop tailored solutions.</li><li>Construct predictive models to forecast spatial trends and patterns; continuously refine and advance model efficacy.</li><li>Synthesize varied data sources into unified geospatial datasets; ensure data integrity through routine audits and quality assurance.</li><li>Stay abreast of cutting-edge geospatial analytics techniques and GIS technology advancements.</li><li>Innovate by exploring new data sources and methodologies within geospatial analysis.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Possess expert knowledge of coordinate reference systems, including their reprojections and conversions, with a focus on understanding the implications of accuracy and performance impact on large-scale geospatial data analytics.</li><li>Proven experience in national or global scale data analysis and modeling.</li><li>Proficient in programming languages, notably Python; familiarity with version control systems like Git and Agile methodologies.</li><li>Expertise in Safe Software FME and Esri Enterprise GIS platforms, as well as cloud computing environments like AWS, leveraging Kubernetes.</li><li>Extensive experience with machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence applications.</li><li>Ability to coordinate multifaceted analysis projects with various subject matter experts to achieve cost-effective and competitive outcomes.</li><li>Background in the Energy sector, particularly in Oil &amp; Gas, Renewables, or Utilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>GISP and/or ASPRS CMS Certifications</li><li>DASCA or similar certification</li><li>Master’s Degree</li><li>Doctoral Degree</li><li>Experience: 10+ years</li></ul><p> </p><p></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>This position is responsible for leading the development of 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”).</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Provide thought leadership, set technical strategy, and identify possible uses of data science methods</li><li>Explain methods and results to upper-level executives</li><li>Develop machine learning, optimizations or other modeling solutions</li><li>Oversee related employee work, learn new techniques being developed</li><li>Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses</li><li>Works with big data and distributed computing platforms</li><li>Develops software and contributes to product development</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience: 6+ years</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent;"><div style="font-size:16.0px;"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px;">Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master’s Degree</li><li>Doctoral Degree</li></ul></div></div></div><p> </p><p>NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <strong><a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a></strong> to learn more.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Employee Group:</strong>  Exempt<br><strong>Employee Type:</strong>  Full Time<br><strong>Job Category:</strong>  Science, Research, and Technology<br><strong>Organization:</strong>  NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC <br><strong>Relocation Provided:</strong>  Yes, if applicable</p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">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. </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">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 </span><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;" href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com"><span style="color:#0096db;">recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</span></a><span style="color:#333333;">, 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.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">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.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"> </p><p style="margin-bottom:11.0px;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12.0px;"><span style="color:#333333;">NextEra Energy <strong>does not</strong> accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from <strong>any third-party recruiting firms or agencies</strong>. Please see our </span><a style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline;" href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D"><span style="color:#0096db;">policy</span></a><span style="color:#333333;"> for more information.</span></span></p><p><span style="color:#ffffff;"><span style="font-size:4.0px;">#LI-JN2 </span></span></p>

<p>NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is a leading clean energy company headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida. NextEra Energy owns two electric companies in Florida: Florida Power &amp; Light Company, which serves more than five million customer accounts in Florida and is the largest rate-regulated electric utility in the United States as measured by retail electricity produced and sold; and Gulf Power Company, which serves more than 460,000 customers in eight counties throughout Northwest Florida. NextEra Energy also owns a competitive energy business, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, which, together with its affiliated entities, is the world&rsquo;s largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a world leader in battery storage. Through its subsidiaries, NextEra Energy generates clean, emissions-free electricity from eight commercial nuclear power units in Florida, New Hampshire, Iowa and Wisconsin. A Fortune 200 company and included in the S&amp;P 100 index, NextEra Energy has been recognized often by third parties for its efforts in sustainability, corporate responsibility, ethics and compliance, and diversity. NextEra Energy is ranked No. 1 in the electric and gas utilities industry on Fortune&rsquo;s 2019 list of &ldquo;World&rsquo;s Most Admired Companies&rdquo; and ranked among the top 25 on Fortune&rsquo;s 2018 list of companies that &ldquo;Change the World.&rdquo;</p>

Principal Geospatial Data Scientist

<p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong>&nbsp; 92194&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><strong>Position Specific Description</strong></span></p><p></p><p>NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power &amp; Light Company, the largest electric utility in the United States, serving approximately 12 million residents in Florida. Our diverse energy portfolio includes natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy, and battery storage solutions. With a strong commitment to meeting America's evolving energy needs sustainably, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, is a leader in energy infrastructure development. Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join our team to elevate your career.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Principal Geospatial Data Scientist for the Enterprise NEE.GIS Geospatial DataOps team will drive innovation by integrating cutting-edge data science methodologies, including machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and artificial intelligence (AI), into geospatial analytics. This role involves leading cross-functional teams to design, build, and deliver advanced geospatial data and analytics solutions, enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We place a strong emphasis on expertise in current technologies and processes, coupled with a proven track record of innovation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in geospatial data management and analytics, and demonstrate a passion for developing groundbreaking analyses, processes, or tools utilizing advanced data science techniques.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Principal Geospatial Data Scientist leads complex geospatial data projects by deploying advanced analytical techniques and modeling. This role involves transforming raw spatial data into strategic insights to drive decision-making and business innovation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Acquire and preprocess geospatial data from diverse sources, including satellite imagery, GIS, vendors, and governmental agencies; automate workflows where feasible.</li><li>Develop and apply sophisticated statistical models and machine learning algorithms to perform large-scale spatial data analyses.</li><li>Design and implement dynamic visualizations—apps, dashboards, maps, and charts—to effectively communicate geospatial insights to non-technical audiences.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to discern data requirements and develop tailored solutions.</li><li>Construct predictive models to forecast spatial trends and patterns; continuously refine and advance model efficacy.</li><li>Synthesize varied data sources into unified geospatial datasets; ensure data integrity through routine audits and quality assurance.</li><li>Stay abreast of cutting-edge geospatial analytics techniques and GIS technology advancements.</li><li>Innovate by exploring new data sources and methodologies within geospatial analysis.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as necessary.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Possess expert knowledge of coordinate reference systems, including their reprojections and conversions, with a focus on understanding the implications of accuracy and performance impact on large-scale geospatial data analytics.</li><li>Proven experience in national or global scale data analysis and modeling.</li><li>Proficient in programming languages, notably Python; familiarity with version control systems like Git and Agile methodologies.</li><li>Expertise in Safe Software FME and Esri Enterprise GIS platforms, as well as cloud computing environments like AWS, leveraging Kubernetes.</li><li>Extensive experience with machine learning, deep learning, and artificial intelligence applications.</li><li>Ability to coordinate multifaceted analysis projects with various subject matter experts to achieve cost-effective and competitive outcomes.</li><li>Background in the Energy sector, particularly in Oil &amp; Gas, Renewables, or Utilities.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>GISP and/or ASPRS CMS Certifications</li><li>DASCA or similar certification</li><li>Master’s Degree</li><li>Doctoral Degree</li><li>Experience: 10+ years</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>This position is responsible for leading the development of 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”).</p></div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Provide thought leadership, set technical strategy, and identify possible uses of data science methods</li><li>Explain methods and results to upper-level executives</li><li>Develop machine learning, optimizations or other modeling solutions</li><li>Oversee related employee work, learn new techniques being developed</li><li>Prepares comprehensive documented observations, analyses and interpretations of results including technical reports, summaries, protocols and quantitative analyses</li><li>Works with big data and distributed computing platforms</li><li>Develops software and contributes to product development</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Required Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree</li><li>Experience: 6+ years</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master’s Degree</li><li>Doctoral Degree</li></ul></div></div></div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click <strong><a href="https://www.nexteraenergy.com/careers/life-at-nextera/benefits.html">here</a></strong> to learn more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Employee Group:</strong> &nbsp;Exempt<br><strong>Employee Type:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;Full Time<br><strong>Job Category:</strong> &nbsp;Science, Research, and Technology<br><strong>Organization:</strong> &nbsp;NextEra Energy Project Management, LLC&nbsp;<br><strong>Relocation Provided:</strong> &nbsp;Yes, if applicable</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span>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.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span>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 </span><a href="mailto:recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com"><span>recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com</span></a><span>, 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.</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span>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.</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span><span>NextEra Energy <strong>does not</strong> accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from <strong>any third-party recruiting firms or agencies</strong>. Please see our </span><a href="https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/content/Third-Party-Recruiters/?locale=en_US&amp;previewLink=true&amp;referrerSave=false&amp;token=a4un1TiWoTYJimvq3RG1Jw%3D%3D"><span>policy</span></a><span> for more information.</span></span></p><p><span><span>#LI-JN2&nbsp;</span></span></p>

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