Data Scientist

Imagine having the power to stress-test an entire power grid against a hurricane or thunderstorm before the clouds even gather. That is the reality we are creating at Neara. We use advanced machine learning to create engineering-grade, physics enabled digital twins of electricity grids across four continents, this helps asset owners understand their biggest challenges and bring the most viable solutions to life across millions of kilometres of infrastructure. By simulating extreme weather and structural stress at a network-wide scale, we empower the world’s largest utilities to pinpoint risks, optimise investments and build a more resilient global energy future. Our team is a collection of brilliant minds who are fanatical about making a tangible difference in the real world, utilising AI and machine learning to accelerate everything from data classification to complex scenario analysis. We have built a special culture where innovation thrives because everyone owns the mission and we need smart, creative people to help us scale this impact to every corner of the globe. Data Scientist As a Data Scientist, you will analyze a rich array of real-world data to inform our digital twin model of the electric grid, including topography, LIDAR, imagery, vegetation, structural loading, and electrical connectivity. Your work will drive product direction with high visibility, highlight grid expansion opportunities, identify aging and risky infrastructure, and help our customers understand where to build and invest. Working alongside ML Engineers and product-facing engineering teams, your ideas will ultimately take shape as new product features that expand what Neara is capable of doing, and as new infrastructure buildouts for the energy grid itself. What You Will Do: Model accurate digital twin electric networks from imperfect data using AI, deep learning, and classical ML algorithms. Surface meaningful analytics and metrics such as wildfire risk that help guide customer buildou