Black & Veatch · 8 hours ago
Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expBlack & Veatch is an employee-owned company focused on sustainable infrastructure and innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Senior Consultant in Data Engineering/Data Architecture to provide technical and architectural leadership across complex digital and data-centric client engagements, ensuring solutions align with client business objectives.
ConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInfrastructure
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads technical and architectural communication with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating methodologies, rationale, trade‑offs, and outcomes at both technical and executive levels
Independently defines and evaluates technical and architectural approaches for complex problems, engaging subject matter experts strategically while retaining accountability for solution design
Leads the design and implementation of modern, enterprise‑scale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions
Support and contribute to business development activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, proposal development, and participation in client pursuit and strategy discussions
Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on data governance, security, compliance, and operating models, aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements
Defines target‑state data architectures and leads delivery of scalable cloud‑based data warehousing and analytics solutions aligned with long‑term client strategies
Accountable for end‑to‑end delivery of complex digital and data consulting engagements, including scope definition, schedule, budget, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance
Acts as the primary client interface for assigned engagements, translating business objectives into technical and architectural strategies, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and guiding decision‑making
Defines and governs scalable data pipeline architectures and integration frameworks; provides hands‑on technical leadership and design oversight for ETL/ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and cloud‑native technologies
Oversees development of analytics applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client decision‑making needs
Defines and enforces data quality, governance, and security frameworks across engagements; ensures consistent application of best practices and standards
Provides technical and professional mentorship to internal teams, contributes to practice standards and reusable assets, and demonstrates thought leadership in data architecture and engineering
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience
7+ years experience in a business/consulting environment
Provides technical, architectural, and project leadership across complex, multi‑phase digital and data‑centric client engagements
Accountable for defining data and analytics architecture strategy, advising clients, leading delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with client business objectives
Operates with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment related to architecture decisions, delivery approach, risk management, and client engagement strategy
Leads technical and architectural communication with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating methodologies, rationale, trade‑offs, and outcomes at both technical and executive levels
Independently defines and evaluates technical and architectural approaches for complex problems, engaging subject matter experts strategically while retaining accountability for solution design
Leads the design and implementation of modern, enterprise‑scale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions
Support and contribute to business development activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, proposal development, and participation in client pursuit and strategy discussions
Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on data governance, security, compliance, and operating models, aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements
Defines target‑state data architectures and leads delivery of scalable cloud‑based data warehousing and analytics solutions aligned with long‑term client strategies
Accountable for end‑to‑end delivery of complex digital and data consulting engagements, including scope definition, schedule, budget, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance
Acts as the primary client interface for assigned engagements, translating business objectives into technical and architectural strategies, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and guiding decision‑making
Defines and governs scalable data pipeline architectures and integration frameworks; provides hands‑on technical leadership and design oversight for ETL/ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and cloud‑native technologies
Oversees development of analytics applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client decision‑making needs
Defines and enforces data quality, governance, and security frameworks across engagements; ensures consistent application of best practices and standards
Provides technical and professional mentorship to internal teams, contributes to practice standards and reusable assets, and demonstrates thought leadership in data architecture and engineering
Preferred
Master's degree in data science or engineering
10+ years of progressively responsible experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or digital consulting, including leadership of complex client engagements
Familiarity with Infrastructure Design / Construction Projects
Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with demonstrated ability to design, review, and guide complex data engineering solutions
Expert‑level knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts
Deep experience designing and governing enterprise‑scale ETL/ELT and data integration frameworks
Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Bl, Power Apps, Power Automate)
Demonstrated expertise in cloud‑native data platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable), including architecture, security, and scalability considerations
Experience leading cross‑functional delivery teams and managing project financial performance in a consulting environment
Strong executive‑level communication skills with experience presenting architecture, strategy, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders
Industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, SAFe, GISP, ESRI Technical Certifications)
Benefits
401K match
Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, holiday time, and more.
Tuition reimbursement
Vendor discounts
Performance-based bonus program
Adoption reimbursement
Employment referral program
AD&D insurance
Pre-taxed accounts
Voluntary legal plan
B&V Credit Union
Company
Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch is an engineering, consulting, and construction company.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2023-03-09Grant
2012-09-14Equity Crowdfunding
Leadership Team
Mario Azar
Chairman & CEO
Steve Edwards
Chairman and CEO
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