Business Analyst I

UES, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UES, Inc. in Houston, Texas seeks a Business Analyst I to transform operational, financial, and project data into actionable insights, partnering with Region President, Finance, HR, and project teams to build dashboards and support data-driven decisions.

The role emphasizes data governance, KPI development, and improving forecasting and resource planning, with travel and on-site work in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Ability to derive trends and conduct risk/reward analysis.
• Experience with business process modeling and documentation tools.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering, operational, and financial datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance opportunities.
• Support project teams with analyses related to project performance, resource utilization, profitability, forecasting, and client behavior.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on overruns, delays, and bottlenecks.
• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and automated reporting in tools such as VantagePoint and UROCK.
• Develop KPIs for engineering operations, project delivery, safety, and quality.
• Ensure data quality and consistency across systems; train staff on data integrity.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis tools & techniques

Data storytelling

Tools

VantagePoint

UROCK

ERP

CRM

Dashboards

Job description

Overview

At UES, we’re a team of more than 4,000 engineers, scientists, geologists, inspectors, technicians, and drillers united by a shared purpose—to make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. As a national leader in geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and materials testing and inspection, we collaborate on transformative projects across transportation, energy, water, healthcare, and more. Learn more about the benefits of joining Team UES and our core values at careers.teamues.com.

Position Overview

The Business Analyst I will play a critical role in transforming operational, financial, and project delivery data into actionable insights that enable strategic decision-making and operational efficiency across the Texas Region. This role partners closely with RegionPresident, Finance Team, HR Team, Branch Managers, project management, operations, and administrative teammates to build dashboards, analyze trends, optimize processes, and support data-driven culture.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Data Analysis & Insights

• Analyze complex engineering, operational, and financial datasets to identify trends, risks, and performance opportunities.
• Support project teams with custom analyses related to project performance, resource utilization, profitability, forecasting, and client behavior.
• Conduct root-cause analyses on issues such as project overruns, schedule delays, and operational bottlenecks.

Business Intelligence & Reporting

• Design, build, and maintain dashboards and automated reporting in tools such as VantagePoint, UROCK etc...
• Develop performance metrics (KPIs) for engineering operations, project delivery, safety, and quality.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across business systems and reports.

Data Infrastructure & Governance

• Work with project teams to ensure proper data flows between ERP, CRM, project management, asset management, and field data systems.
• Develop data models and structures that enable scalable analytics and streamlined reporting.
• Ensure data accuracy within ERP, CRM and UROCK.
• Train local staff on data integrity practices

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering teams to understand project workflows, technical requirements, and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with project management to enhance forecasting accuracy and resource planning.
• Present findings and recommendations to leadership in clear, visually compelling formats.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years of relevant experience.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to derive trends and conduct risk/reward analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with business process modeling and documentation tools.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Travel Requirements

This position requires occasional domestic overnight travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• On-site Office Requirements:
• • Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
  • Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
  • Physical demands may include sitting for long durations, occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of materials up to 15 pounds

EEO Statement

UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here