Associate Data Scientist

Requisition ID:

93200

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

This position provides analytical support to the

Rates & Load Forecasting

team through the preparation of load forecasts, rate analyses, and supporting documentation for regulatory and planning activities.

This role applies statistical methods and economic principles to forecast customer demand and evaluate rate structures. The role involves close collaboration with senior analysts and managers to deliver accurate, well-documented analyses used in rate filings and internal decision-making.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Prepare and maintain load and revenue forecasts using approved statistical and econometric models.

- Perform rate design calculations supporting tariff and pricing development.

- Assist in the preparation of regulatory filings, schedules, and discovery responses.

- Analyze historical and projected data to identify trends and drivers affecting sales, revenue, and customer behavior.

- Support data validation and documentation processes to ensure transparency and audit readiness.

- Develop and maintain forecasting and rate design tools in Excel, Python, R, or SQL.

- Perform ad-hoc analyses as requested to support management or regulatory requirements.

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related quantitative field.

- 1–2 years of experience in forecasting, rate design, or quantitative analytics.

- Working knowledge of statistical and economic modeling techniques.

- Proficiency in Excel and SQL; exposure to Python or R preferred.

- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate analytical work under deadlines.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in a regulated utility or energy-sector analytics environment.

- Familiarity with cost-of-service methodologies and rate structures.

- Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.

- Understanding of data governance and validation principles.

Job Overview

Employees in this role perform analytical and modeling work supporting the development of electric load forecasts and rate structures. The position ensures analytical consistency across forecasting and pricing activities, contributing directly to the company’s regulatory filings and planning efforts.

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:

Florida Power & Light Company

Relocation Provided:

No

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