Sr. Data Engineer

The salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role., We are seeking a hands-on Data Architect to personally design, build, and operationalize our enterprise data platform. This is an individual-contributor role for someone who can define strategy and execute it directly in a lean environment. Our organization is 100% cloud-based and Microsoft-centric, operating across a diverse portfolio of vendor-hosted applications. This role will unify those disparate data sources using Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, Dataverse, and Azure SQL, laying the foundation for governed analytics, self-service reporting, and future AI initiatives. Strong candidates will have a practical mix of data engineering, analytics, and business application experience, with comfort working across both Microsoft/Azure tools and other modern data platforms. This position is ideal for a pragmatic architect who prefers owning outcomes end-to-end, rather than operating only at the conceptual or oversight level., Hands-On Architecture & Delivery

• Design and personally implement core components of the enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake) and Azure data services.
• Build and maintain data ingestion and transformation pipelines, integrating data from multiple SaaS and vendor-hosted systems.
• Develop enterprise data models (conceptual, logical, physical) that directly support reporting and operational use cases.
• Enable analytics, Build reports, and self-service reporting through Power BI, Power Platform, and Dataverse.

• Strong SQL skills, including data modeling, transformations, query optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Experience building reliable data pipelines using Python, APIs, cloud storage, and modern data integration tools.

• Familiarity with cloud data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, Azure SQL / Synapse / Fabric, BigQuery, Redshift, or similar environments.

• Experience working with structured and semi-structured data sources, including REST APIs, JSON, CSV, Excel, databases, and SaaS exports.
• Familiarity with data transformation, orchestration, and integration tools such as dbt, Airbyte, Fivetran, Dagster, Airflow, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Git-based development workflows and basic software engineering practices.
• Interest in AI-enabled analytics, automation, and internal tools, including practical use of AI coding assistants and LLM-based workflows.

Reporting & Analytics Enablement

• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools, especially Power BI, including data modeling, Power Query, DAX, dashboard development, and report performance tuning.

• Working familiarity with the Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Dataverse.

• Design and implement analytics-ready data models specifically optimized for reporting and performance.

• Build and maintain Power BI datasets, semantic models, and shared data sources that support:

• Operational reporting
• Financial and performance reporting
• Executive dashboards
• Ensure reports are sourced from governed, consistent datasets, reducing duplication and conflicting metrics.
• Partner directly with business users and analysts to understand reporting requirements and translate them into data models and reusable datasets.
• Improve report performance, reliability, and refresh stability through proper modeling, aggregation strategies, and Fabric/Azure SQL optimization.

Enterprise Data Strategy

• Define a practical, phased enterprise data strategy and roadmap aligned to business priorities.
• Establish architectural standards that balance scalability, cost, and usability.
• Translate business and operational needs into actionable data solutions-not just diagrams.

Data Governance & Quality

• Personally implement data governance practices, including:

• Data ownership and stewardship models
• Data quality rules and monitoring
• Metadata, documentation, and lineage standards
• Ensure data platforms meet security, access control, and compliance requirements in coordination with IT security.

Collaboration & Influence

• Partner closely with IT, Finance, Operations, and business leaders to ensure data solutions are usable and trusted.
• Act as the technical authority on enterprise data decisions.
• Provide light mentorship and guidance as data practices mature.

What This Role Is - and Is Not This role is:

• Hands-on
• Architect + builder
• Individual contributor
• Outcome-driven in a lean IT organization

This role is not:

• A pure governance or policy role
• A BI-only or reporting developer role
• A role dependent on a large data engineering team

• 7+ years in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics architecture roles.

• Strong hands-on experience with:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Microsoft Excel
• Azure SQL
• Power BI
• Power Platform / Dataverse
• Databricks
• Python
• Snowflake
• Synapse
• REST APIs,
• JSON,
• CSV,
• Excel,
• databases, and
• SaaS exports
• Experience integrating data across multiple SaaS/vendor platforms.
• Proven ability to design and build cloud-native data architectures.
• Solid understanding of data governance implemented in real environments (not just frameworks).

Preferred

• Experience with Microsoft Purview or similar governance tooling.
• Azure or Fabric certifications.
• Experience establishing data foundations in cloud-only organizations.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options where applicable; 401(k) with company match; paid time off; company-paid holidays; and short and long-term disability.

Welcome to United Utility Services, a dynamic player in the electric utility industry. As a trailblazer, we provide comprehensive and innovative offerings that bolster power infrastructure investments across the U.S. We proudly serve as the parent company to industry-leading utility service contractors specializing in transmission, substation, distribution, and grid hardening projects. Our Core Values are clear and simple: Safety, Quality, Integrity, and Professionalism. At United Utility Services, we craft power delivery solutions - built safe, engineered smart, and driven by what customers demand - fueling communities with reliable energy. We are the best-in-class, trusted partner delivering customer-centric Power Delivery Construction and Engineering solutions.