Sr. Data Engineer

Addison Group; Oklahoma City (OK); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Contract-to-hire

High-impact projects

Modern data platforms

Influence reliability

Cross-functional analytics

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking a Senior Data Engineer in Oklahoma City to design, build, and support data solutions turning complex operational data into actionable insights. You will work across data engineering, BI, statistics, and emerging AI technologies, focusing on reliability, vegetation management analytics, and performance improvement.

The role involves scalable pipelines, SQL optimization, Power BI dashboards, and collaboration with multiple enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in data engineering, data analytics, BI, or a related field.
• Strong SQL development and data troubleshooting.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline development.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Knowledge of data modeling and modern enterprise data environments.
• Ability to use AI tools or prompting techniques to assist with programming and data-related tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to independently research, investigate, and resolve complex data challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and analytical datasets.
• Write and optimize SQL queries while investigating data quality issues.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, reports, and semantic models.
• Integrate data from multiple enterprise systems for comprehensive views.
• Perform statistical analysis to measure performance and impact.
• Analyze reliability, vegetation, asset and operational data to identify trends.
• Create dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations for leadership.
• Validate data and document assumptions and logic.
• Translate business needs into repeatable data models and processes.
• Support production data environments with quality checks and version control.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Leverage AI-assisted development and emerging tech to enhance capabilities.

Skills

SQL development

Data pipelines

Power BI

ETL/ELT

AI tools & prompting

Data modeling

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Snowflake

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Pay: $50 - $70 / Hour

Work Schedule: Hybrid — 4 days onsite and 1 day remote initially

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company

A well-established organization in the energy and utilities industry is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its analytics team. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact data initiatives that influence operational performance, reliability, risk management, and business decision-making.

Job Description

The Senior Data Engineer will design, develop, and support data solutions that transform complex operational information into reliable, actionable insights. This individual will work across data engineering, business intelligence, statistical analysis, and emerging AI technologies.

A key focus of the role will be analyzing data related to reliability and vegetation management programs, evaluating the impact of operational changes, and developing analytics that help stakeholders understand performance, risk, customer impact, and opportunities for improvement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced data professional who can work independently, solve complex problems, and translate ambiguous business questions into practical technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, analytical datasets, and reporting solutions.
• Write and optimize SQL queries while investigating data quality and transformation issues.
• Develop Power BI dashboards, reports, semantic models, and other business intelligence solutions.
• Work with data from multiple enterprise systems and sources to create comprehensive analytical views.
• Perform statistical analysis to measure operational performance and determine the effectiveness of business initiatives.
• Analyze reliability, outage, asset, vegetation, customer, and operational data to identify trends and potential risks.
• Develop meaningful performance indicators and analytical models that supplement traditional reliability measurements.
• Create dashboards, scorecards, rankings, and visualizations that help business leaders prioritize actions.
• Validate data, reconcile discrepancies between systems, and document assumptions and business logic.
• Translate business needs into repeatable data models, analytical processes, and user-friendly solutions.
• Support production data environments through troubleshooting, quality checks, version control, and ongoing improvements.
• Collaborate with technical teams and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Leverage AI-assisted development and emerging technologies to improve data engineering and analytical capabilities.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in data engineering, data analytics, business intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong SQL development and data troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and data pipeline development.
• Experience with Power BI and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Knowledge of data modeling and modern enterprise data environments.
• Ability to use AI tools or prompting techniques to assist with programming and data-related tasks.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to independently research, investigate, and resolve complex data challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively with limited supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Minitab Statistical Software or a similar statistical analysis platform.
• Experience with Snowflake and enterprise data warehousing.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Lakehouse environments, or cloud-based data solutions.
• Experience working with SAP or other large enterprise systems.
• Experience with GIS or geospatial data.
• Utility, energy, infrastructure, engineering, or other asset-intensive industry experience.
• Knowledge of electric reliability concepts and operational performance metrics.
• Experience developing predictive, leading, or customer-focused reliability indicators.
• Familiarity with AI platforms, machine learning, predictive analytics, or intelligent automation.

Additional Details

• This position is structured as contract-to-hire, with the potential for permanent employment based on business needs and performance.
• The initial schedule is expected to 4 days onsite and 1 day remote. Additional remote flexibility may become available after approximately six months but is not guaranteed.
• The anticipated start date is October 2026, with potential flexibility for an earlier start.
• The interview process includes two interviews and a practical data exercise.
• Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• This is a senior-level position, and the selected candidate is expected to be productive with minimal training.

Perks

• Work on high-impact data initiatives with measurable business and operational outcomes.
• Opportunity to work across data engineering, analytics, statistics, and emerging AI technologies.
• Exposure to modern data platforms and enterprise analytics environments.
• Potential pathway from contract to permanent employment.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Opportunity to directly influence reliability, operational performance, and strategic decision-making.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.