Data Engineer I

Summit Utilities, Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Summit Utilities, Inc. in Arkansas seeks a Data Engineer I to support enterprise data pipelines, integration, and data quality in a collaborative, enterprise-scale environment. This entry-level role works with senior engineers, analysts, and DBAs to implement reliable data solutions.

Based in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, or Little Rock, this hybrid position invites candidates with 1–3 years in ETL, SQL, and data integration to grow their expertise while contributing to on-prem and cloud projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data integration roles
• Experience building or maintaining data pipelines using orchestration tools and/or custom scripting.
• Practical experience with relational databases, including writing and tuning SQL; exposure to cloud data environments and source control

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration workflows across on-prem and cloud systems.
• Ingest, transform, and stage structured and semi-structured data; write and optimize SQL queries, views, and procedures.
• Support data quality with validation checks, alerts, logging, and monitoring; collaborate with Analysts and SAP Analysts to verify datasets.
• Document data sources, pipeline logic, and transformations; manage code through team-based source control and reviews.
• Participate in standups, sprints, and on-call rotations; address data support tickets and seek process improvements.

Skills

Data orchestration

Low-code platforms

SQL scripting

Data integration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

ETL tools

Low-code platforms

SQL scripting

Job description

Join our growing team and discover why Summit Utilities, Inc. continues to earn national and regional recognition as an employer of choice. Our recognitions include Best Places to Work in Maine (2019–2025); Best Places to Work in Arkansas (2020, 2023, 2025); Best Places to Work in Oklahoma (2022–2025); Best Places to Work in Missouri (2023 and 2026); Best Places to Work in Colorado (2025); Forbes America’s Best Small Employers (2023); and, most recently, Proud and Purposeful Employer (2026).

Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a a Data Engineer I (SGL17). This hybrid role can be based in one of our offices in Fort Smith, Fayetteville, or Little Rock, Arkansas.

POSITION SUMMARY

Summit Utilities is seeking a Data Engineer I to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise data pipelines and integration solutions. This entry-level engineering role is ideal for professionals with foundational experience in data systems and a strong interest in growing their expertise within a collaborative, enterprise-scale environment. The Data Engineer I works closely with senior engineers, analysts, and database administrators to implement and support reliable data solutions across platforms. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of experience with ETL development, SQL scripting, and modern data integration practices, along with a demonstrated sense of ownership, curiosity, and attention to detail when working with complex data environments.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain scalable, reliable data pipelines and integration workflows using modern orchestration tools, low-code platforms, and custom scripting across on-prem and cloud systems.
• Ingest, transform, and stage structured and semi-structured data into enterprise data repositories, including writing, troubleshooting, and optimizing SQL queries, views, and stored procedures.
• Support data quality and reliability by implementing validation checks, alerts, logging, and monitoring, and by partnering with Data Analysts and SAP Analysts to validate datasets and confirm accurate delivery.
• Document data sources, pipeline logic, and transformations in shared repositories, and manage code through team-based source control and code review practices.
• Participate in standups, sprint planning, and on-call rotations, responding to data support tickets and identifying opportunities to improve processes and adopt new technologies.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data integration roles
• Experience building or maintaining data pipelines using orchestration tools and/or custom scripting.
• Practical experience with relational databases, including writing and tuning SQL, plus exposure to cloud-based data environments and collaborative source control.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of modern data orchestration and workflow automation tools, including building pipelines with both low-code platforms and custom code
• Solid understanding of relational databases with the ability to write and debug T-SQL or PL/SQL; exposure to cloud data engineering concepts preferred.
• Understanding of data integration concepts, including file transfers (FTP/SFTP), API-based ingestion, data staging, source control, and deployment automation
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to data accuracy and reliability, and the ability to document processes, logic flows, and system configurations clearly.
• Effective verbal and written communication with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders; self-motivated, team-oriented, and aligned with PEAKS values and organizational goals.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.