Data Scientist

Job Description:

Data Scientist I

Job Description

At Nextpower, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and control software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

As a company driving the clean energy transition, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations. Make your mark with Nextpower.

We are looking for a highly driven and technically strong Data Scientist I to join our India team. We are looking for someone who combines:

Strong technical, analytical, and project management capability

Excellent coding and problem-solving skills

Operational project ownership mentality

Ability to manage ambiguity and execute independently

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Passion for renewable energy, analytics, and large-scale operational systems

The ideal candidate will support critical operational analytics initiatives, customer-facing reporting programs, ad-hoc investigations, fleet analytics, and project coordination activities related to availability guarantee programs and remote monitoring systems.

This role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to :

Large-scale operational time-series analytics

Renewable energy analytics

Data engineering and cloud analytics platforms

Cross-functional technical program management

Customer-facing analytics and operational problem solving

Advanced monitoring systems and fleet intelligence

We are looking for someone who demonstrates

Ownership mentality and accountability

Analytical and structured thinking

Curiosity and passion for solving operational problems using data

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong communication and presentation capability

High attention to detail and engineering rigor

Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments

Collaborative mindset across global teams

Desire for continuous learning and improvement

Key Responsibilities

Data Science & Analytics

Perform advanced analytics on large-scale operational time-series datasets from utility-scale solar plants

Conduct ad-hoc investigations related to fleet performance, tracker behavior, sensor anomalies, connectivity issues, weather events, and operational failures

Support development and validation of algorithms related to:

Device availability

Device connectivity

Device faults

Sensor analytics

Predictive operational analytics

Build Python-based analytics workflows, scripts, and automation pipelines

Work with cloud-scale analytics platforms such as Databricks and Azure-based environments

Develop data visualizations, dashboards, and operational insights using tools such as Power BI or equivalent platforms

Clean, validate, troubleshoot, and manage large operational datasets while ensuring high data quality standards

Analyze trends, anomalies, and operational signatures using statistical and engineering methodologies

Assist in creating customer-facing operational reports and internal executive dashboards

Support root cause investigations using data-driven methodologies

Project Management & Program Coordination

Support execution and coordination of Availability Guarantee (AG) programs and operational analytics initiatives

Track project timelines, action items, deliverables, and stakeholder dependencies across multiple parallel initiatives

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including:

Technical Services

Asset Management

Product Engineering

Software Engineering

Data Engineering

Field Operations

Sales & Customer Success

Support customer deliverables, reporting schedules, and operational follow-ups

Help manage Jira boards, sprint tracking, backlog organization, and analytics project prioritization

Prepare technical summaries, executive updates, and project status communications

Drive closure of operational issues and ensure action items are tracked to completion

Reporting & Operational Support

Support generation and automation of operational reports for customers and internal stakeholders

Develop structured analysis summaries with clear technical storytelling

Create presentations and technical documentation for customer discussions and internal reviews

Assist with KPI definition, metric validation, and operational performance tracking

Help improve standardization, scalability, and automation of analytics workflows

Qualifications (required) :

Bachelor’s Degree in: Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, Business Analytics, or related quantitative disciplines

1–3 years of professional experience in: Data Science, Analytics, Data Engineering, Operational Analytics, Technical Program Management, or related fields

Strong proficiency in Python

Strong SQL, PySpark skills

Experience handling large-scale time-series datasets

Experience with data analysis libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, Scikit-learn

Strong understanding of statistics and analytical methodologies

Experience building dashboards and visualizations

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Ability to independently manage tasks and priorities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational and project coordination skills

Additional qualifications (preferred):

Master’s or Ph.D. degree is a plus

Renewable Energy background is a plus

Knowledge of and experience with scalable data science platforms, such as DataBricks on Azure

Knowledge of and experience with reporting packages, such as Power BI

Familiarity with performance engineering tools including PVsyst, PVLIB Python, NREL SAM, and other PV software, models, and tools

Solar industry specific experience regarding solar power plant operational performance, with understanding of system design, SCADA/DAS control and monitoring systems, remote communications, and common key performance indicators such as performance ratio, availability, production actual to budget, and related metrics

Foundational understanding of basic quantities and processes in solar performance including solar resource, sun position, irradiance, transposition models, analysis techniques, module technologies, inverter behaviors, and related topics

What Will Make You Successful in This Role

Ability to balance technical depth with execution speed

Strong ownership and accountability

Ability to handle ambiguous operational problems

Strong stakeholder management capability

Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desire to grow into a future technical lead or program lead role

Why Join Us

You will work on some of the most advanced operational analytics problems in the renewable energy industry while collaborating with global engineering, analytics, and software teams. This role provides a unique opportunity to combine:

Data science

Engineering analytics

Operational intelligence

Technical project management

Renewable energy innovation

into one high-impact role with strong growth potential.

Nextpower provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request in order to express interest in a position by e-mailing: accesibility@nextpower.com. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within NX will be reviewed at the e-mail address. Thank you for considering a career with Nextpower.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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