NextEra Analytics offers energy consulting services using industry-leading scientific analysis for planning, siting, forecasting and optimizing all forms of energy projects. Our optimization and analytics platforms integrate open-source technologies to leverage massive, diverse sets of utility operating data. This enables rapid development of operational solutions. Applying expertise in advanced mathematics, data and physical sciences, we solve some of the hardest problems facing the energy industry.
 

Position Specific Description

We are seeking a Principal Research Engineer to lead transformative R&D initiatives. This role combines deep technical expertise with curiosity, judgment, and leadership. You’ll explore emerging technologies, run rapid experiments, and help scale validated concepts that shape the clean energy future.
As a senior technical leader, you’ll set direction, mentor researchers, and ensure our team continues to operate at the intersection of innovation and impact.

What You’ll Do
•    Lead short-cycle, hypothesis-driven experiments to test and validate new ideas.
•    Design, prototype, and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and business models.
•    Translate ambiguous, high-potential opportunities into validated concepts for scale.
•    Collaborate across disciplines to explore new markets, methods, and energy solutions.
•    Use sound judgment to balance exploration with business constraints.
•    Mentor engineers and researchers, fostering a culture of curiosity, humility, and responsibility.
•    Represent the R&D team internally and externally through thought leadership, publications, and partnerships.
What We Value
•    Explore Boldly: See around corners, chase emerging trends, and learn through iteration.
•    Build Responsibly: Operate with initiative and independence, but know when to pull others in.
•    Work with Judgment: Use common sense, break through blockers, and focus on impact.
•    Embrace the