Geospatial Database Administrator

HNTB Corporation; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Tallahassee, FL seeks a senior data engineering leader to develop complex data solutions and guide data strategy across the organization. You will work with stakeholders to define data strategy, manage project tasks, and ensure quality and performance in solution delivery.

You will design advanced pipelines, leverage cloud platforms, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with data scientists to improve data workflows.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience or 4 years with master's
• Strong SQL, Python, and cloud data services
• Experience with data warehouses and data modeling

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and architectures.
• Defines project scope, technical approach, and success metrics with stakeholders.
• Develops scalable cloud-based data solutions and distributed computing pipelines.
• Monitors pipeline performance and production reliability.
• Provides guidance to junior engineers and mentors team members.
• Collaborates with data scientists and analysts to optimize data workflows.
• Contributes to best practices and reusable assets.

Skills

SQL

Python

Cloud data services

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Engineering

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle

PostGRES

Snowflake

Informatica

FME

Spark

Hadoop

Kafka

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity entails being responsible for leading the development of complex data engineering solutions and contributing to the strategic use of data across the organization. You will work with stakeholders to define data strategy, manage project tasks, and ensure quality and performance in solution delivery. You will also provide technical guidance to junior team members and support the evolution of data engineering practices, positioning yourself for future leadership in enterprise data initiatives.

What You'll Do:

• Leads the design and implementation of advanced data pipelines and architectures.
• Defines project scope, technical approach, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develops scalable solutions using cloud-based tools and distributed computing platforms.
• Monitors pipeline performance and ensures reliability in production environments.
• Provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Collaborates with data scientists and analysts to optimize data workflows.
• Contributes to the development of best practices and reusable assets.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field and 5 years of related experience, or, Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field and 4 years of related experience, or, In lieu of education, 9 years of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience administering and managing Oracle, SQL and other platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud data services.
• Data warehouse design and modeling.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, GIS, or Engineering.
• Experience with PostGRES.
• Experience with Snowflake Data pipeline orchestration (Informatica, FME).
• Experience with big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).
• Experience and Knowledge of GIS.

Locations: Tallahassee, FL

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don't have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB's spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer HNTB 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, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work