Meteorologist - Data Analyst

Requisition ID: 92030

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

The Network Operations Department is seeking a Meteorologist – Data Analyst to join our team in West Palm Beach, FL. This role is critical in managing all meteorological aspects for Distribution Operations, including data acquisition, forecast preparation and communication, and oversight of external weather vendors to support storm planning, restoration, and mitigation efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in meteorological processes related to lightning, precipitation, wind, and tropical cyclones across time scales ranging from minutes to seasons. This position also provides meteorological support to other areas of FPL, including temperature forecasting for load projections, post-event analysis for legal matters, forecasts for NextEra assets, and specialized climatological analyses. The successful candidate will help establish state-of-the-art meteorological programs that drive industry-leading reliability.

This is a full-time, in-office position requiring flexibility and availability outside normal business hours during storm events.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and deliver daily weather forecasts to support Distribution Operations and restoration efforts.

- Collaborate with Distribution Operations and Emergency Preparedness teams to create tropical cyclone impact assessments and resource allocation recommendations.

- Conduct applied meteorological research to improve forecast accuracy and decision-making; stay current with advancements in the field.

- Design, build, and validate analytical models and workflows to extract patterns and signals from complex weather data.

- Document forecast processes, model performance, and post-event verification for continuous improvement.

- Produce and present live and recorded weather broadcasts using WSI Max software as needed.

- Maintain availability outside normal business hours and for extended periods during storm events to assist restoration efforts.

- Provide additional meteorological support, including:

o Executive briefings

o Temperature forecasting for load projections

o Post-event analysis for legal matters

o Forecasts for company assets

o Special climatological analyses

- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).

- 7+ years in operational meteorology.

Technical Expertise:

- Proficiency in forecasting at mesoscale, synoptic, and sub-seasonal scales.

- Strong ability to evaluate weather models, identify biases, and translate data into actionable insights.

- Advanced knowledge of tropical cyclone forecasting.

- Familiarity with Python and exposure to machine learning, deep learning, and AI-based modeling techniques.

Skills:

- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey complex meteorological concepts to decision-makers.

- Excellent written and oral communication abilities.

- Knowledge of Florida-specific mesoscale convective patterns.

- Commitment to continuous technical development and skill enhancement.

Job Overview

Employees in this position manage all meteorological aspects for the business unit including meteorological data acquisition, meteorological forecast preparation and communication, and overseeing the external weather vendors in support for storm planning, storm restoration and storm mitigation.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

- Provides meteorological expertise to the company and its entities that includes but is not limited to temperature forecasting used as input for load forecasting, post event analysis for legal, meteorological forecasts for company assets, and special climatological analyses

- Establishes state of the art meteorological programs to accomplish industry-leading reliability service

- Develops and manages meteorological forecast preparation and communication

- Evaluates weather daily

- Provides analytical support for forecasting related to hurricanes, tropical storms for the company and its entities

- Analyzes and interprets meteorological data gathered by surface and upper-air stations, satellites, and radar to prepare reports and forecasts

- Conducts applied research in meteorology

- Develops and improves numerical and computer models to predict atmospheric processes and improve the accuracy of forecasts monitoring climate variability and change

- Provides weather forecasting for travel teams

- Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree

- Experience: 7+ 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: Yes, if applicable

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