Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

We are currently seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Information Systems team to design, develop, and maintain data platforms that support the data needs across Energy Solutions. In this role, the ideal candidate is a passionate and highly skilled professional with expertise in analytics tools and cloud technologies like AWS, Azure or similar technologies. They should be proficient in programming languages such as SQL, NoSQL, and Python, capable of processing large data sets to deliver high-quality, customer-facing data solutions and insights. This unique position is perfect for individuals with technical prowess in data field who want to have an impact on energy efficiency markets and greenhouse gas reductions through our work for major North American utilities and other clients around the country.

Energy Solutions has a remote-friendly work environment for staff located throughout the United States. We also have offices in Oakland and Orange, California as well as Portland, Boston, New York and Chicago for those that wish to work from one of our offices.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Build, automate, and manage near-real-time scalable data ingestion pipelines for master data management, deep-learning, and predictive analytics.
Build and maintain cloud native big data environments on AWS, that are highly secure, scalable, flexible, and highly performant using appropriate SQL, NoSQL and NewSQL technologies.
Lead data governance and data profiling efforts to ensure data quality and proper metadata documentation for data lineage.
Provide technical input into build/buy/partner decisions for all components of the data infrastructure.
Partner closely with Data Scientists, BI developers, and Product Managers to design and implement data models, database schemas, data structures, and processing logic to support various data science, analytics, machine learning, and BI initiatives.
Design and develop ETL (extract-transform-load) processes to validate and transform data, calculate metrics, and model features, populate data models etc., using Spark, Python, SQL, and other technologies in the AWS.
Lead data governance and data profiling efforts to ensure data quality and proper metadata documentation for data lineage.
Lead by example, demonstrating best practices for code development and optimization, unit testing, CI/CD, performance testing, capacity planning, documentation, monitoring, alerting, and incident response to ensure data availability, data quality, and usability.
Define SLAs for data availability and correctness. Automate data availability and quality monitoring and respond to alerts when data delivery SLAs are not being met.
Communicate progress across organizations and levels from individual contributor to executive. Identify and clarify the critical few issues that need action and drive appropriate decisions and actions. Communicate results clearly.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology
A minimum of 8 years' of job related experience
Programming Proficiency: High proficiency in programming languages commonly used in ETL development, such as PLSQL, SQL, Python. Ability to write efficient SQL queries, SQL store procedures, develop scripts for data transformations, and utilize programming frameworks and libraries to create/enhance ETL mappings and workflows.
AWS Services: Expertise in utilizing AWS services, including but not limited to Amazon s3, glue, data catalog, Amazon redshift, redshift spectrum and Amazon Athena. Ability to leverage these services to build scalable, reliable, and performant data pipelines and analytics solutions.
Proficiency in working with relational databases such as Postgres, Oracle, MySQL, or SQL Server. Knowledge of database design, optimization techniques, and advanced querying capabilities.
Experience in performance tuning and optimizing database operations.
Familiarity with data governance frameworks and data security best practices.
Passion for learning new technologies, staying up to date with industry trends, and exploring innovative approaches to ETL development.

Compensation is commensurate with experience with the pay band of $140,000 - $165,000/Annually

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience skills can truly shine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

We live out our mission day in and day out by helping our clients and communities generate clean energy solutions the world needs. Our success is dependent on developing a team of creative thinkers, innovators, and a workforce that reflects the diversity of our world. To that end, we’re committed to hiring, promoting, and retaining a diversity of talent, and infusing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) throughout our business. We encourage people from all backgrounds and all walks of life to apply. Come grow with us at Energy Solutions!

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email accommodation@energy-solution.com.

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