WECC · 2 months ago
IT Data Services Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$78K/yr - $91K/yr
3+ years expWestern Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) enhances the lives of 90 million people by ensuring a reliable and secure bulk power system. The IT Data Services Engineer will design, build, and maintain systems that collect, store, and transform raw data into usable information, supporting data-driven decision-making within the organization.
Energy
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to move data from various sources into data warehouses or data lakes
Integrate data from different sources, both internal and external, into a unified format for analysis
Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency through data validation, cleansing, and monitoring processes
Build, manage, and optimize databases and data warehouses to support data storage and retrieval
Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide them with the necessary tools and data infrastructure
Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for maximum performance and efficiency
Implement and maintain data security and privacy policies and procedures
Create and maintain documentation related to data architecture, data pipelines, and data workflows
Qualification
Required
Hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or related field
Have a minimum of three years' proven experience in data engineering, software development, or related roles
Possess proficiency in programming languages commonly used in data engineering (e.g., Python, Java, Scala)
Have strong knowledge of database systems, data modeling techniques, and SQL proficiency
Proficiency with ETL tools commonly used in data engineering (e.g., SSIS, Databricks, Azure Data Factory)
Have experience with data technologies and frameworks (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)
Have familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
Possess excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Have effective communication and collaboration skills in a team environment
Can adapt to evolving technologies and business requirements
Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite
Understand and follow sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts
A 401(k) plan
Generous paid personal time
Company
WECC
WECC promotes bulk power system reliability and security in the Western Interconnection.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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President and Chief Executive Officer
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