Database Administrator

American Transmission Co.; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Pension plan

401(k) match

HSA contribution

Life & disability insurance

Health care benefits

Generous time off plans

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

American Transmission Co. is seeking a hands-on Database Administrator to support and strengthen our Microsoft SQL Server environment across on-premises and Azure platforms. You will help ensure health, availability, and performance of critical databases supporting business operations.

You will monitor, tune, and secure databases, plan migrations, and collaborate with application and infrastructure teams. A Bachelor's degree in CS or MIS is preferred, and there is an on-call rotation for

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in a dedicated Database Administrator role.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience with SQL Server installations, Azure SQL deployments, database maintenance and database access security.
• Demonstrated capability in performance monitoring and tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance planning.
• Experience planning database migrations and troubleshooting production database issues.
• Knowledge of physical database design, database modeling and application database development.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing in environments where database availability is business critical.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support multiple Microsoft SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure SQL environments.
• Proactively monitor database health, performance and capacity, addressing potential issues before they disrupt production.
• Manage database maintenance, access security, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance practices.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and partner with application and infrastructure teams to drive resolution.
• Plan and execute database migrations while helping ensure stability and continuity.
• Translate logical data designs into effective physical database designs and develop databases that support new applications.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing for business-critical database environments.
• Establish and reinforce database standards, controls, documentation and best practices.
• Provide database design consultation to application teams throughout development and deployment.
• Work within established Change, Incident and Release Management processes when supporting production environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-hours support, for critical database needs.

Skills

SQL Server

T-SQL

Azure SQL

Performance monitoring

Backup & recovery

Disaster recovery planning

Database maintenance

Capacity planning

Migration planning

Physical database design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or MIS

Tools

SSMS

Azure Data Studio

Job description

Summary of Responsibilities

Are you a hands-on SQL Database Administrator who enjoys keeping critical systems secure, resilient and performing at their best? Do you thrive in an environment where proactive monitoring, thoughtful database design and continuous improvement matter? We are looking for a Database Administrator to help support and strengthen our Microsoft SQL Server environment across both on-premises and Azure platforms. This is an opportunity to play an important role in the health, availability and performance of databases that support critical business operations.

Essential Responsibilities

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Administer and support multiple Microsoft SQL Server instances across on-premises and Azure SQL environments.
• Proactively monitor database health, performance and capacity, addressing potential issues before they disrupt production.
• Manage database maintenance, access security, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance practices.
• Troubleshoot production database issues and partner with application and infrastructure teams to drive resolution.
• Plan and execute database migrations while helping ensure stability and continuity.
• Translate logical data designs into effective physical database designs and develop databases that support new applications.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing for business-critical database environments.
• Establish and reinforce database standards, controls, documentation and best practices.
• Provide database design consultation to application teams throughout development and deployment.
• Work within established Change, Incident and Release Management processes when supporting production environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, including off-hours support, for critical database needs.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 1-3 years of progressively responsible experience in a dedicated Database Administrator role.
• Strong expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL.
• Experience with SQL Server installations, Azure SQL deployments, database maintenance and database access security.
• Demonstrated capability in performance monitoring and tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, and fault-tolerance planning.
• Experience planning database migrations and troubleshooting production database issues.
• Knowledge of physical database design, database modeling and application database development.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing in environments where database availability is business critical.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems or a related discipline is preferred.

Why ATC Purpose-Driven Work

We’re energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization.

People-Centric Culture

We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference.

Flexibility & Balance

Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability.

Growth & Development

Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers.

Comprehensive Rewards

Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees’ unique needs.

Reliable Innovation

Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry.

A Shared Future

We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all.

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

Targeted Base Pay

The targeted base pay for this position is $96,000 to $112,000 annually.*

Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more.

• annual incentive bonus
• employer-sponsored pension plan
• 401(k) match
• HSA contribution
• life & disability insurance
• health care benefits
• generous time off plans
• flexible work arrangements
• and much more

*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates.

Number of Openings Available: 1

Posting Date: 2026-10-30

Time Type: Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants have rights under employment laws. ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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ATC is a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As owner and operator of more than 9,530 miles of transmission lines and 530 substations, we help meet the electric needs of more than 5 million people in our service area.