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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal 2 IT Engineer - Data & Analytics - **Company:** CareerCircle - **Location:** Bridgewater, NJ, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $121,200.0 - $199,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Apple Mac Systems, Automation of Tests, Business Intelligence Development, Cyber Security, Data as a Services, Data Centers, Data Validation, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, DevOps, Digital Assets, Internet Services, OSI Models, Machine Learning, Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Operational Databases, Salesforce.Com, Software Engineering, PL-SQL, SQL Databases, SQL Server Integration Services, Data Streaming, Network Switches, Network Routing, Azure Data Factory, Generative AI, Computer Equipment, Data Lakes, Information Technology, AWS Glue, Data Analytics, Non-relational Database, Data Management, Machine Learning Operations, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Servicenow - **Published:** May 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/nj/newark/7d2fb130-5ab8-4d50-8376-2e57c5b8ca20 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field. * 8-12 years of experience delivering technology solutions, preferably with a focus on data engineering, analytics engineering, or data integration. * Demonstrated leadership through ownership of technical solutions or project components. * Experience documenting technical solutions, data flows, and system behavior. * Foundational knowledge of data management practices and familiarity with data warehouse and data lake architectures. * Strong ability to design, build, and manage data pipelines including transformations, data modeling, metadata, and workload management. * Experience with AWS and/or Microsoft analytics platforms and related data services. * Proficiency with SQL, PL/SQL, and experience working with relational and non relational databases. * Experience supporting DevOps practices such as version control, automated testing, and release processes. * Experience collaborating with BI and advanced analytics teams and supporting their data needs. * Experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using tools such as SSIS, AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or similar. * Compliance with the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 is required., * Experience supporting machine learning workflows, including feature pipelines or model deployment. * Familiarity with emerging analytics and AI technologies, including generative AI or retrieval based approaches. * Experience with data governance, data quality frameworks, or responsible AI practices. * Exposure to modern data engineering or analytics tools and techniques. Some positions at PSEG require access to information covered by the Department of Energy's regulation 10 CFR 810 (Part 810). If applicable, the successful applicant must prove they are: (1) a citizen or national of the USA; OR (2) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (Non-Conditional Permanent I-551 / Green Card / Permanent Resident Card holder); OR (3) a citizen, national, or permanent resident of a "Generally Authorized" destination on the attached list not also a citizen, national, permanent resident of any country not listed; OR (4) a "Protected Individual" under the Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3))., Lifting Ability Problem Solving Network Routing Customer Service Project Planning Active Directory Network Switches Computer Hardware Device Management Internet Services Influencing Skills Workflow Management Process Improvement Business Priorities Good Driving Record Time Off Management Software Installation Operational Efficiency Infrastructure Security Verbal Communication Skills Employee Assistance Programs Service Delivery Improvement End-User Training And Support Customer Relationship Management ## Description Metadata Cannabis AWS Glue Operations Leadership Automation Governance Data Lakes Scalability Reliability Data Quality Data Modeling Cyber Security Data Pipelines Responsible AI Version Control Test Automation Data Governance Data Management Maintainability Computer Science Machine Learning Data Warehousing Data Engineering Behavioral Health Data Flow Diagram Advanced Analytics Azure Data Factory Workflow Management Development Testing Amazon Web Services Metadata Management Software Development Technology Solutions Proactive Maintenance Operational Databases Business Intelligence Artificial Intelligence Permanent Resident Cards SQL (Programming Language) Extract Transform Load (ETL) Continuous Improvement Process Troubleshooting (Problem Solving) Generative Artificial Intelligence SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) Structured Query Language Procedural Language (SQL PL) Salesforce Admin, The Principal 2 IT Engineer - Data & Analytics plays a key role in delivering and maintaining the data assets required for enterprise reporting, analytics, automation, and AI initiatives. The role focuses on designing, building, optimizing, and supporting data pipelines, curated datasets, and related data engineering components that serve analysts, data scientists, and business users across the company. This engineer participates in design, development, testing, deployment, and production support of data solutions, working closely with business analysts, product managers, and technical partners to ensure reliability, quality, and consistent delivery., * Analyze business and end-user requirements and design, configure, develop, and test the data pipelines, transformations, and data models needed for reporting, analytics, and operational use cases. * Create, maintain, and optimize data pipelines as workloads move from development into production, ensuring they perform reliably and efficiently. * Develop and maintain documentation such as data flow diagrams, technical specifications, and process descriptions to support understanding, maintainability, and knowledge transfer. * Work closely with business analysts, BI developers, data scientists, and other data consumers to refine data needs and ensure solution outputs meet functional expectations. * Coordinate with enterprise architects, cloud and infrastructure teams, software development teams, and cybersecurity to ensure data engineering solutions align with enterprise standards and integrate appropriately with other technology areas. * Participate in design reviews and change reviews, offering input to help ensure quality, consistency, and conformance with established engineering practices. * Provide support for production data pipelines and analytics systems, including troubleshooting issues, implementing fixes, performing proactive maintenance, and conducting root-cause analysis as needed. * Assist with controlled deployments, upgrades, updates, and enhancements following standard change-management processes and ensuring readiness for production. * Review existing tools, platforms, and processes to evaluate performance, scalability, and alignment with business needs, making recommendations for improvements when appropriate. * Contribute to ongoing data management practices, including metadata management, data quality checks, governance adherence, and structured documentation. * Support continuous improvement of engineering methods, coding standards, automation opportunities, and collaboration practices that strengthen the data engineering discipline., As an employee of PSEG, you should be aware that during emergency restoration efforts, you may be required to perform functions outside of your routine duties and on a schedule that may be different from normal operations. For all roles, PSEG's drug and alcohol testing program includes pre-employment testing, testing for cause, and post-incident/accident testing. Employees who are hired or transfer into a federally regulated role (including positions covered by USDOT, PHMSA, or NRC regulations) are subject to random drug and alcohol testing, inclusive of marijuana. Although numerous states throughout the country have legalized marijuana/cannabis products recreationally and medically, the use of these products are prohibited for employees in federally regulated roles. Please note that the use of CBD products may result in a positive drug test for THC/Marijuana and such use is not a legitimate medical explanation for a positive result. If you are a current PSEG Long Island (PSEGLI) employee and offered an opportunity with PSEG or any of its subsidiaries other than PSEGLI, you will be treated as a new hire. Please note that as a new hire to PSEG, your benefits will change and generally will be consistent with other similarly situated PSEG new hires. Similarly, for PSEG employees who accept job opportunities with PSEGLI, your benefits will change and generally be consistent with other similarly situated new hires of PSEGLI., Know your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Related Jobs IT Site-Field Support Engineer III Thermo Fisher Bridgewater, NJ*On-Site Mac OS Management Purchasing OSI Models ServiceNow Checklists Caregiving Coordinating Data Centers Prioritization Family Support ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [How we built an AI-powered code reviewer in 80 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1511-how-we-built-an-ai-powered-code-reviewer-in-80-hours) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Tips, Techniques, and Common Pitfalls Debugging Kafka](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/838-tips-techniques-and-common-pitfalls-debugging-kafka) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)