Data & Analytics Engineer - Power BI & AI (Entry Level)

Kiewit; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit is seeking a Software Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise‑grade data and analytics solutions. You will design scalable Power BI datasets and data models, implement AI‑enabled features with Azure tools, and collaborate with architects and stakeholders to drive innovation across the technology organization.

The role emphasizes strong data engineering skills, leadership, and the use of modern development practices to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL/PLSQL expertise with performance tuning.
• Experience building enterprise Power BI datasets and semantic models.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Power BI datasets, semantic models, and analytics solutions.
• Create high‑performance data models and DAX calculations to support business reporting.
• Implement advanced Power BI capabilities, including incremental refresh and aggregations.
• Develop AI‑enabled solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Claude and other approved tools.
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical best practices.

Skills

Advanced SQL/PLSQL

Python

Power BI

Azure Databricks

ETL/ELT

Data modeling

Communication

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

SQL Server

Snowflake

Job description

Kiewit is seeking a Software Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise‑grade data and analytics solutions. You will design scalable Power BI datasets and data models, implement AI‑enabled features with Azure tools, and collaborate with architects and stakeholders to drive innovation across the technology organization.

The role emphasizes strong data engineering skills, leadership, and the use of modern development practices to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity.