Overview

In support of PNNL's mission, Digital Platforms collaborates closely with our business and technology partners to build and maintain innovative software solutions and robust data and analytics capabilities. We aim to be a strategic partner in delivering cutting-edge enterprise solutions that drive innovation and improve the way our staff work across the PNNL digital workplace. Our forward-thinking, agile teams leverage cloud technologies, DevSecOps, and AI to modernize existing platforms and assist in the creation of novel solutions. By integrating commercial products, custom-developed and low-code solutions, we ensure our digital platforms are ready for the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

The Data & Analytics group at PNNL is seeking an early-career Data Engineer to support and enhance the Laboratory's enterprise data platforms. This role is responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of the legacy Data Warehouse while contributing to the multi-year transition toward an Azure Databricks lakehouse architecture. The successful candidate will possess a solid foundation in SQL and a demonstrated interest in enterprise data operations. Working under the guidance of experienced mentors, the Data Engineer will engage in structured development activities, operational troubleshooting, documentation improvements, and incremental modernization tasks. This position offers a clear growth pathway and hands-on experience with both established and emerging data engineering technologies and practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations of our production Data Warehouse with guidance from senior engineers
• Maintain and enhance existing SQL-based logic (queries, views, and stored procedures) used to curate and publish trusted datasets.
• Assist with data modeling and documentation (e.g., basic dimensional modeling concepts, lineage, and dataset definitions).
• Support DW-to-lakehouse migration work (Azure Databricks) by helping with data mapping, validation, and reconciliation
• Collaborate with technical peers and stakeholders to clarify requirements and deliver reliable data outputs.
• Work in an agile environment: manage assigned work, participate in standups/sprint activities, and communicate progress and blockers.
• Grow your technical breadth -starting with DW support and expanding into Databricks, automation, and modern pipeline patterns as readiness and project needs align.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS/BA and 2 years of relevant experience -OR-
• MS/MA -OR-
• PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of SQL (writing queries with joins and aggregations; ability to troubleshoot unexpected results).
• Experience with relational databases and/or data warehouse concepts
• Basic understanding of data concepts such as datasets, transformations, and data quality.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate status and blockers, and follow documented processes
• Exposure to agile ways of working and using a work-tracking tool such as Jira (or similar).
• Exposure to dimensional modeling (facts/dimensions, star schemas) and downstream reporting use cases.
• Experience with stored procedures, scripting, job scheduling/orchestration, or production support practices.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms and/or lakehouse concepts; exposure to Azure and/or Databricks is a plus.
• Python experience (for data processing, automation, testing, or validation).
• Experience supporting data migration activities (source-to-target mapping, reconciliation, validation).
• Interest in pursuing Databricks training and/or certification within a 2-3 year horizon.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not Applicable

Additional Information

This position involves access to sensitive systems and information. U.S. Citizenship is required. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is subject to the Department of Energy Unclassified Foreign Visits & Assignments Program site, information, technologies, and equipment access requirements.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

Rockstar Rewards

Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
* Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $100,100.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $150,200.00/Yr.