LCEC · 2 hours ago
Data Engineer
North Fort Myers, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expLCEC provides reliable, cost-competitive electricity to over 250,000 members in Southwest Florida, and they are seeking a Data Engineer to build and maintain data pipelines and streaming systems for their Microsoft-centered analytics ecosystem. This role is crucial for modernizing the data platform and integrating various technologies to support operational analytics and advanced use cases.
Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy ManagementNon ProfitSustainability
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable batch and streaming data pipelines that support LCEC’s Microsoft Fabric–based analytics ecosystem
Develop reliable data ingestion and transformation processes across layered architectures (e.g., Bronze/Silver/Gold) to enable operational analytics, BI, and advanced use cases
Engineer high-performance, fault-tolerant solutions for both real-time and batch data processing
Design and implement logical and physical data models that align with enterprise analytics, semantic layers, and Power BI consumption
Collaborate closely with BI analysts, data consumers, and platform teams to ensure data products are well-modeled, discoverable, and trusted
Work in a managed data environment that maintains lineage, metadata, and thorough documentation
Apply engineering best practices, including code reviews, monitoring, optimization, and cost-aware design
Contribute to emerging analytics capabilities, including AI-assisted and Copilot-enabled data experiences
Maintain effective working relationships with employees and customers at all levels within LCEC. Ensure smooth operations, productive communications, and effective understanding during all interpersonal contacts. Provide current and accurate information to all requesters, courteously and in a timely manner
Support Storm Restoration efforts when needed. Work in emergency storm situations (i.e. hurricanes) and work long hours (>12 hours per day) for many continuous days/weeks as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum six (6) years' professional experience in data engineering (or related role) to include experience with:
Apache Kafka, including producers, consumers, topic design, and retention concepts
Integrating data from MongoDB, SQL Server, APIs, and operational systems
Dimensional modeling, including star schemas, fact tables, and slowly changing dimensions
Apache Spark / PySpark for scalable batch and streaming workloads
Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake, notebooks, and pipelines
Demonstrated experience with Power Platform tools, including Power Apps and Power Automate
Designing and operating ETL/ELT pipelines in production environment
Operating in governed environments using Microsoft Purview
Experience integrating data pipelines with machine learning or MLOps workflows
Experience implementing real-time monitoring, alerting, and observability
Experience optimizing data platforms for cost, performance, and scalability
Advanced proficiency in Python for data processing, ETL/ELT, and automation
Expertise in SQL for complex transformations and performance tuning
Familiarity with Data Vault (or equivalent structured modeling approaches)
Ability to design data models that support semantic layers and BI tools
Familiarity with Power BI and semantic modeling (DAX is a plus)
Awareness of Copilot / AI-assisted analytics capabilities
Proficiency with Git/GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management
Strong documentation, communication, and collaboration skills
Strong skills in conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling
Ability to partner effectively with analysts, BI developers, and business stakeholders
Preferred
Familiarity with Kafka schema registries and event schema governance
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric Data Science Workloads
Benefits
Company-wide annual incentive plan
Medical, vision and dental insurance
401(k) plan with a generous 6% company match
Company funded Pension Plan
On-site wellness/medical facility
Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability insurance
Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off and paid holidays
Wellness program with financial rewards
Tuition reimbursement
Group life insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Company
LCEC
LCEC is a non-profit organization that deals with electric distribution and emerging energy solutions to its customers.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sarah Bullock
Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance and Supply Chain
Gary A
Director, CCO
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