Principal Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Blattner Company

• $133K — $194K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field; relevant experience may substitute for degree.
  • 10+ years of data engineering experience with increasing technical complexity.
  • Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric components like Lakehouse, Pipelines, and Dataflows Gen2, and proficient in SQL and Python.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing medallion architecture at scale.
  • Experience integrating enterprise source systems into centralized data platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and builds the end-to-end architecture of the Microsoft Fabric Data Lakehouse.
  • Mentors the data development team through code reviews and pair programming.
  • Maintains data pipelines connecting 30+ enterprise source systems.
  • Evaluates technologies, trends, and recommends strategies to leadership.
  • Establishes engineering standards for data architecture and development.

Benefits

  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • HSA and FSA options.
  • Dental and Vision insurance.
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
  • Work/Life balance.
  • Employee/Family focused culture.
  • On-site gym.
Full Job Description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Blattner Company is building a Modern Data Platform on Microsoft Fabric to support data needs across our Wind, Solar, Battery, Data Center, and Gas business units. The Principal Data Engineer will own the technical architecture of this platform, establish engineering standards, and serve as a hands-on mentor to the data development team. This role works closely with Data and IT leadership on platform direction and is responsible for ensuring the right technical foundation is in place as the platform scales.


STEP INTO THE ROLE

  • Designs, builds, and owns the end-to-end architecture of Blattner’s Microsoft Fabric Data Lakehouse (Bronze / Silver / Gold medallion architecture).
  • Serves as the primary technical mentor for the data development team, elevating capability across the board through hands-on guidance, code review, and pair work.
  • Builds and maintains data pipelines across 30+ source systems including JDE EnterpriseOne, Workday, HCSS HeavyJob, Procore, Salesforce, and ServiceNow.
  • Evaluates emerging technologies and data trends and recommends adoption to leadership.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • 10 or more years of hands-on data engineering experience with progressive technical scope. Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric – Lakehouse, Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, Eventstream, KQL, Notebooks, Semantic Models, Purview, strong command of the broader modern data stack: Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, ADLS Gen2, Delta Lake / Delta Sharing, APIM, expert-level SQL and Python; experience with Spark / PySpark.  Proven experience designing medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) or equivalent Lakehouse architectures at scale. Experience integrating enterprise source systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM, field ops) into a centralized data platform.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

  • Experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog, particularly in multi-platform interoperability scenarios.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Purview for data governance, lineage, and sensitivity labeling.
  • Microsoft certifications: Fabric Analytics Engineer, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or equivalent.
  • Background in EPC, construction, energy, or infrastructure industries.

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

  • Competitive pay
  • 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
  • 401(k) with company match
  • HSA and FSA options
  • Dental and Vision insurance
  • Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • Work/Life balance
  • Employee/Family focused culture
  • Gym on site
  • And more!

Blattner is not able to sponsor H-1B visas or permanent residency for this or any position. We are able to consider candidates who hold valid, independent work authorization (e.g., U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or other valid, non-expired work authorization). 

$133,847.00 - $194,078.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.


 

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