Associate Remote Sensing Data Scientist

Requisition ID:  82641 

NextEra Energy Resources is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun, and a world leader in battery storage. We provide energy-related products and services that grow our economy, protect the environment, support our communities and help customers meet their energy needs. We are leading the decarbonization of the U.S. economy with our goal to reach Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in creating a cleaner environment for future generations? Join our world-class, innovative team today.

Position Specific Description

Our Smart Grid Department is looking for an Associate Remote Sensing Data Scientist to join their team in Jupiter, FL.  This candidate will work on a team of Geospatial Analysts, Engineers and Data Scientists using aerial imagery and 3D lidar point clouds to perform analytics and automate workflows.  Analysis may be performed locally or in the cloud, but we often work with big data and are looking to develop highly automated processes for feature extraction from lidar and aerial imagery. This will require custom model development and workflows in support of our remote sensing and geospatial efforts.  Common software and programming skills include ArcGIS Pro, Python, R, SQL, GitHub, LAStools, Photogrammetry, STAC, and Terrasolid suite. 

The selected candidate will:
•    Work closely with lidar acquisition team to automate processes,
•    Work with data science team to develop machine learning models and automated workflows for imagery and 3D lidar point cloud analytics, 
•    Work on large-scale datasets, creating scalable, robust, and accurate remote sensing solutions.

We truly have the best team in the business.  Apply today to be a part of it!

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

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Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Science, Research, and Technology
Organization:  NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

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