Lead Engineering Analytics TD

Saber-Power-Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical)

Dental & Vision coverage

Company-paid disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

FSAs

Job summary

Saber Power Services, based in Houston, TX, seeks a Lead in Engineering Analytics to transform engineering, estimating, and project data into actionable business intelligence. You will develop trusted datasets, predictive models, dashboards, and performance metrics to improve estimating accuracy, productivity, and execution.

You will partner with Engineering, IT, Estimating, and leadership to drive governance, technology integration, and data-driven decision making across multiple platforms,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering analytics, BI, data science, or project performance analysis within an engineering/industrial/EPC environment.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting large engineering or project datasets to support business decision-making.
• Experience developing dashboards, predictive models, statistical analyses, and executive reporting.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Saber Power's engineering analytics strategy, including data governance, reporting standards, and analytical best practices.
• Develop and maintain trusted datasets supporting estimating, engineering, project controls, scheduling, labor productivity, cost performance, and operational decision-making.
• Analyze estimate-to-actual performance, productivity trends, labor utilization, project variances, rework, and other key engineering performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design, develop, and maintain predictive models, statistical analyses, dashboards, and decision-support tools that enable data-driven business decisions.
• Partner with Engineering Systems, IT, Estimating, Project Management, and business leaders to integrate data across multiple enterprise platforms and ensure consistent reporting.
• Validate analytical methods, assumptions, and model performance while documenting methodologies and establishing governance standards.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and executive management in a clear, actionable manner.
• Support strategic planning initiatives by identifying trends, forecasting performance, and evaluating operational improvement opportunities.
• Train users on analytical tools, dashboards, and data interpretation while promoting a data-driven culture throughout the engineering organization.
• Evaluate emerging analytics technologies and recommend improvements that enhance engineering performance and business insight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong analytical thinking

Communication of complex findings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related

Equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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Full Time Houston, TX, US

Lead- Engineering Analytics, Technical Development

Saber Power Services, a portfolio company of Greenbelt Capital Partners, is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Position Summary:

The Lead, Engineering Analytics is responsible for developing and advancing Saber Power's engineering analytics capabilities by transforming engineering, estimating, and project data into actionable business intelligence. This role partners with Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, and executive leadership to develop trusted datasets, predictive models, dashboards, and performance metrics that improve estimating accuracy, engineering productivity, project execution, and strategic decision-making. The position serves as a key driver of data governance, analytical best practices, and continuous improvement across the engineering organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of Saber Power's engineering analytics strategy, including data governance, reporting standards, and analytical best practices.
• Develop and maintain trusted datasets supporting estimating, engineering, project controls, scheduling, labor productivity, cost performance, and operational decision-making.
• Analyze estimate-to-actual performance, productivity trends, labor utilization, project variances, rework, and other key engineering performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
• Design, develop, and maintain predictive models, statistical analyses, dashboards, and decision-support tools that enable data-driven business decisions.
• Partner with Engineering Systems, IT, Estimating, Project Management, and business leaders to integrate data across multiple enterprise platforms and ensure consistent reporting.
• Validate analytical methods, assumptions, and model performance while documenting methodologies and establishing governance standards.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to engineering leadership and executive management in a clear, actionable manner.
• Support strategic planning initiatives by identifying trends, forecasting performance, and evaluating operational improvement opportunities.
• Train users on analytical tools, dashboards, and data interpretation while promoting a data-driven culture throughout the engineering organization.
• Evaluate emerging analytics technologies and recommend improvements that enhance engineering performance and business insight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering analytics, business intelligence, data science, statistical modeling, or project performance analysis within an engineering, industrial, manufacturing, construction, or EPC environment.
• Experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting large engineering or project datasets to support business decision-making.
• Experience developing dashboards, predictive models, statistical analyses, and executive reporting.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with engineering cost, labor, quantity, productivity, scheduling, or project performance analytics.
• Experience with Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, or similar analytical platforms.
• Familiarity with regression analysis, forecasting, machine learning, or predictive analytics.
• Experience integrating data from ERP, engineering, project management, or document management systems.

Safety is a Core Value with our organization. We work SAFELY or not at all.

We offer an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our Total Rewards Plan includes a choice of two comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision coverage, and company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance. We also provide company-paid basic life insurance for employees and their dependents. Additional benefits include a 401(k) plan with company matching, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and more. Beyond our benefits, we pride ourselves on fostering an outstanding work environment where employees feel valued and supported. Learn more about our Total Rewards Plan here .

Saber Power Services is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.