<p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong>  97819 </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>The Decision Science team within NextEra Analytics helps ensure renewables projects are built on-time and on-budget.  We are looking for an operations research data scientist to help us solve the most impactful supply chain problems in renewable energy.  In this cross-functional role you will leverage your experience in mathematical optimization and monte carlo simulation to build software tools that optimize inventory and reduce operational risk.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br>•    Build simulation and optimization models to solve constantly evolving supply chain problems<br>•    Develop decision-support tools that impact supply chain strategy in partnership with software engineers and data engineers<br>•    Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to improve operational efficiency and profitability<br>•    Help support and maintain existing models and tools owned by the team<br>•    Assist with data-pipelining in preparation for modeling</p><p><br><strong>Skills:</strong><br>•    Mathematical Optimization: Mixed integer programming, linear programming<br>•    Monte Carlo Simulation</p><p><br><strong>Software Skills:</strong><br>•    R and/or Python<br>•    One or more optimization algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo or AMPL)<br>•    One or more optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CBC, CPLEX, Xpress, GAMS)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Experience:</strong><br>•    1-3 years of industry experience building mixed integer programming models and monte carlo simulations</p><p> </p><p><strong>Credentials:</strong><br>•    BA / BS in a STEM field – operations research, industrial engineering, or management science preferred<br>•    Master’s degree in the above is not required</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 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”).</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>Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions</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: 0+ 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></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. </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;"> </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>

Associate Operations Research Scientist

<p><strong>Requisition ID:</strong>  97819 </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><strong>Position Specific Description</strong></span></p><p></p><p>The Decision Science team within NextEra Analytics helps ensure renewables projects are built on-time and on-budget.  We are looking for an operations research data scientist to help us solve the most impactful supply chain problems in renewable energy.  In this cross-functional role you will leverage your experience in mathematical optimization and monte carlo simulation to build software tools that optimize inventory and reduce operational risk.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br />•    Build simulation and optimization models to solve constantly evolving supply chain problems<br />•    Develop decision-support tools that impact supply chain strategy in partnership with software engineers and data engineers<br />•    Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the organization to improve operational efficiency and profitability<br />•    Help support and maintain existing models and tools owned by the team<br />•    Assist with data-pipelining in preparation for modeling</p><p><br /><strong>Skills:</strong><br />•    Mathematical Optimization: Mixed integer programming, linear programming<br />•    Monte Carlo Simulation</p><p><br /><strong>Software Skills:</strong><br />•    R and/or Python<br />•    One or more optimization algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo or AMPL)<br />•    One or more optimization solvers (e.g., Gurobi, CBC, CPLEX, Xpress, GAMS)</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ideal Experience:</strong><br />•    1-3 years of industry experience building mixed integer programming models and monte carlo simulations</p><p> </p><p><strong>Credentials:</strong><br />•    BA / BS in a STEM field – operations research, industrial engineering, or management science preferred<br />•    Master’s degree in the above is not required</p><p></p><div><div><div><h2>Job Overview</h2></div><div><p>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”).</p></div></div><div><div><h2>Job Duties &amp; Responsibilities</h2></div><div><ul><li>Develops machine learning, optimization and other modeling solutions</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: 0+ years</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2>Preferred Qualifications</h2></div><div><ul><li>Master's 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><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. </span></span></p><p> </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. </span></span></p><p> </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> </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> </span></span></p>

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