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

Kiewit; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance and disability

Retirement plans with matching

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Kiewit Technology Group is seeking a Software Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise-grade data and analytics solutions. You will design scalable Power BI datasets, build semantic models, and lead AI-enabled initiatives across the technology organization.

The role blends deep data engineering with leadership, applying modern development practices and AI-assisted tooling to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity while driving innovation within Kiewit.

Qualifications

• Advanced SQL and PL/SQL expertise with performance tuning.
• Strong Python skills for data engineering, automation, and analytics development.
• Experience building and optimizing enterprise-scale Power BI datasets and semantic models.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions and integrations.
• Familiarity with Azure data technologies, including Databricks, Data Factory, and related tools.
• Solid understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, and data warehousing principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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, aggregations, and hybrid architectures.
• Optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain data and analytics platforms.
• Develop AI-enabled solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Claude, and other approved technologies.
• Integrate AI services with enterprise data, applications, and cloud environments.
• Monitor platform health and optimize performance, scalability, reliability, and cost.
• Partner with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.
• Ensure security, compliance, and governance standards are met.
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical best practices.

Skills

Advanced SQL & PL/SQL

Python

Power BI modeling

Data modeling & ETL/ELT

Azure data technologies

Communication & collaboration

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

Kiewit Technology Group is seeking a Software Engineer to architect and deliver enterprise-grade data and analytics solutions. You will design scalable Power BI datasets, build semantic models, and lead AI-enabled initiatives across the technology organization.

The role blends deep data engineering with leadership, applying modern development practices and AI-assisted tooling to improve productivity, code quality, and delivery velocity while driving innovation within Kiewit.