At Baker Electric we are energized by truly living our values - Team Builders, Relentless Follow Through, All-In, and Care for Others. When our team members work together with these things in mind, we do great things both individually and as an organization. Being an employee-owned company shows our drive for sustainable, long-term growth while enhancing the lives of our team members.

SUMMARY: The Data Engineer I supports the development and maintenance of data pipelines, integrations, and reporting solutions that enable analytics and business intelligence across the organization. This role works closely with senior members of the IT Applications and Data team to build reliable data foundations, learn construction industry data workflows, and grow technical skills in cloud-based data platforms. This position is ideal for an early-career data engineer looking to develop hands-on experience in a collaborative, enterprise environment. This role works on-site 5 days per week in Escondido, CA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Collection and Integration: Assist with extracting data from enterprise systems such as ERP, project management, estimating, HCM, and operational tools. Support integration efforts under the guidance of senior data engineers.
SQL Development and Optimization: Write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries and stored procedures for data extraction, and manipulation.
Data Cleaning and Transformation: Perform data cleansing, validation, and normalization tasks to ensure data accuracy and consistency. Assist in identifying data quality issues and escalating them as appropriate.
Data Pipeline Development: Build and maintain ETL processes with guidance from senior team members. Monitor data pipelines and assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution.
Data Modeling Support: Contribute to data models and schemas designed by senior engineers. Document data definitions, transformations, and dependencies.
Infrastructure: Manage databases, data warehouses, and data lakes, ensuring performance and reliability.
Reporting and Analytics Support: Assist with dashboard and report development using Power BI or similar tools. Validate data accuracy and support enhancements and updates.
Learning and Growth: Participate in technical reviews, documentation efforts, and team discussions. Build knowledge of construction industry data concepts, systems, and workflows.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Programming: Working knowledge of SQL. Exposure to Python or similar scripting language preferred.
Data Platforms: Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP. Exposure to data warehouses or data lakes is a plus.
Tools: Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools preferred. Exposure to ETL, ELT, or integration tools is a plus.

INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE:

Experience in the following areas is not required but considered beneficial:
Background in construction, energy, or industrial services industry.
Experience with enterprise applications such as Procore, BuildOps, Spectrum, Salesforce, or Dayforce.
General understanding of construction project lifecycle concepts, cost codes, or operational data.
Exposure to Building Information Modeling (BIM) and project management software.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, data engineering, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
1 - 3 years of professional experience in data, analytics, or engineering related role
Internship, academic, or project-based experience is acceptable and may be considered in lieu of direct professional experience.

KEY COMPETENCIES / SOFT SKILLS:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborative and team oriented, with strong interpersonal skills and a service mindset.
Foundational understanding of data concepts including data integration, quality, and security best practices.
Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage tasks in a fast paced environment with guidance.
Willingness to research issues, learn new tools and technologies, and continuously improve skills and processes.

At Baker, we are proud to be an employee-owned company. When you join, you will have the opportunity for a great career and the financial benefits of being an owner. Through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), eligible employees can become part owners of the company. Instead of just receiving a paycheck, you will be given shares of the company's stock over time. As the company prospers, the value of these shares can increase, providing you with a potential wealth-building opportunity in addition to a competitive compensation package. The ESOP will enable you to share the company's success and growth. For more information regarding employee ownership at Baker Electric and its significant potential, click here:

Employee Stock Ownership Program | Baker Electric (baker-electric.com)

PAY TRANSPARENCY:
The starting salary for this opportunity range is listed. Other rewards may include annual bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Baker provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, an Employee-Owned Program (ESOP), paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). A candidate’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Please note that the compensation information is a good-faith estimate for this position. It assumes a rate based on location and experience.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

Baker Electric is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer / Disability / Veteran.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, a Baker Recruiter will contact you directly from our organization with a @baker-electric.com email.

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