Sr. Data Engineer

Location: 

Omaha, NE, US Lenexa, KS, US

Requisition ID: 174137 

Job Level: Senior Level 

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Data Services 

Department: Data Services 

Market: Corporate Home Office 

Employment Type: Full Time 

Position Overview

Do you have a passion for leveraging data to help solve interesting business problems? At Kiewit, we believe analytics can help to create an exceptional experience for our most valued resource – our people. Kiewit Data Services’ technical team is seeking a Data Manager.
We are looking for someone with 5 years experience developing data analytics and data engineering solutions as well as demonstrated experience leading and managing teams.

At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative.  We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere. We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.    
 

District Overview

Kiewit Data Services’ mission is to make Kiewit the premier data-driven company in our industry. Our districts rely on us to deliver the correct data of the right quality, with the right level of analysis, and to make it available to them at the right time. We are a cross-functional organization with employees who have expertise in data, technology, support and operations. Our core functions are data Quality, Governance, Enablement, Analytics and Data Science. 

Location

We are willing to consider candidates who are able to work out of our LaVista office near Omaha, NE OR out of our regional office located in Lenexa, KS. 

Responsibilities

  • Deliver data engineering solutions that are efficient and scalable and meet the needs of our various stake holders.
  • Lead, mentor and develop a highly talented technical team of analysts, consultants, and data engineers.
  • Design and develop using Python, Informatica, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Snowflake
  • Act as an internal consultant, point of contact, and trusted advisor for stakeholders both within KDS and beyond.
  • Oversee the specification, development, and implementation of new or redesigned processes, reports, and policies and procedures for internal use. Translate requirements into effective and impactful solutions that enable information sharing across the enterprise.
  • Manage code repositories, work with IT to get any new required infrastructure setup. Get a deep understanding of Kiewit’s data platform.
  • Ability to take on technical tasks as well as mentor team members.
  • Stay current with new technologies and platforms.
     

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience using Python, Informatica, Azure Data Factory.
  • Experience with Azure platform, Azure Functions and REST api services.
  • 5+ years’ writing ANSI SQL on Microsoft SQL server (both on prem and azure) and Snowflake.
  • Strong track record of successfully executing complex projects and/or projects involving multiple disciplines.
  • Experience collaborating with senior managers to understand drivers of success and departmental goals.
  • Strong customer management skills; ability to manage more than one client.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (oral and written)
  • Proven ability to self-direct work efforts and lead others
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
  • Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail
     

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance 
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

 

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 


There’s no limit to what you’ll do at Kiewit. Whether you’re building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people’s lives for generations to come. 

Here you’ll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities. 

We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. From top-tier health care programs to employee assistance programs and retirement planning, we aim to provide you with the tools you need to be successful in the areas of life that matter most to you.

Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.  

We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.


Nearest Major Market: Omaha
Nearest Secondary Market: Council Bluffs

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