Engineering Business Analyst

ZipRecruiter; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading utilities company as an Engineering Business Analyst where you'll provide critical support for financial analysis, data management, and project tracking. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in the energy sector. If you have strong analytical skills and a collaborative spirit, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a positive impact.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the utilities or engineering sector.
• Analyst Level I – 0-2 years, Level II – 2-5 years, Level III – 5-10 years, Level IV – 10+ years.
• Proficiency in data management, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to track project progress and costs.
• Create reports to support decision-making and project adjustments.
• Monitor and update the status of engineering projects, including pipeline replacements.

Skills

Data management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, data science, business analytics, information systems, or a related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

SAP

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. 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 an Engineering Business Analyst in Little Rock, AR.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides support to analyze and project financial impacts associated with management decisions and changes in the business environment for use by various departments, senior management, and agencies external to the business unit. The role involves managing and analyzing data, developing reports, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of project tracking and capital planning processes. This position also involves ad-hoc and recurring tasks such as preparing Board of Directors meeting materials, Company Scorecard reporting, and data requests from Regulatory, Property Accounting, and Financial Planning. Additionally, it includes participation in interdepartmental initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's data-driven approach and improving process efficiency.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Management and Reporting

• Develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets to track project progress, costs, and other key metrics.
• Utilize tools like Power BI to transform manual data extraction processes into efficient, automated workflows, reducing data processing time significantly.
• Create dynamic and insightful reports to support decision-making and project adjustments.
• Aggregate data using enterprise systems such as SAP and Oracle to assist in completing data analyses in support of capital planning/forecasting activities and create and coordinate financial records to support rate case requests.

Project Tracking and Analysis

• Monitor and update the status of engineering projects, including pipeline replacements, construction activities, and capital expenditures.
• Analyze project variances and provide detailed reports on actual versus estimated costs.
• Collaborate with project planners and engineers to ensure accurate and timely updates to project data.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with colleagues in engineering, operations, and contract services to gather and verify data.
• Communicate project updates and data insights to stakeholders, including senior management and external partners.
• Facilitate regular department meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and upcoming initiatives.
• Participate in interdepartmental projects and initiatives that are aimed at improving process flows and the use of available company data.

Financial Analysis and Support

• Ensure that budget reports accurately reflect expenditure and related transactions to assure useful management information and sound budgetary control.
• Assist management in developing and monitoring budgets by providing meaningful budget information and ad-hoc reports that deliver insightful and actionable data.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to streamline data management and reporting processes.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for data handling and project tracking.
• Provide training and support to team members on data tools and reporting techniques.

Ad Hoc and Recurring Work

• Work on Board of Directors meeting materials, Company Scorecard reporting, and data requests from Regulatory, Property Accounting, and Financial Planning.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, accounting, finance, data science, business analytics, information systems, or a related field.
• Analyst Level I – 0-2 years, Level II – 2-5 years, Level III – 5-10 years, Level IV – 10+ years
• Proficiency in data management, analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Access, as well as with data visualization tools like Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the utilities or engineering sector.
• Familiarity with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of project management principles and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new tools and techniques
• Business and Financial Acumen
• Coaching and Development
• Collaboration
• Connecting, Listening, and Sharing

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 , , , , , , , , status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with .