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THE COMPANY:

Schnabel is a nationally recognized specialty contractor with over 65 years of experience in geostructural design-build and underground construction. With a portfolio of thousands of successful projects across the country, we are known for delivering smart, safe, and cost-effective solutions to complex engineering challenges. We specialize in advanced earth retention systems and other innovative geostructural techniques that create stable, lasting foundations for buildings, infrastructure, and other critical structures. At Schnabel, we combine technical expertise with a hands-on approach to ensure every project starts on solid ground.

ROLE:

Schnabel is seeking a Data Engineer to join our team in Sterling, VA or Denver, CO. This role has potential for a hybrid work schedule. You will help design, build, and support our enterprise data platform. This role will play a critical part in integrating data across systems such as CRM tools, operations (HCSS), and financial platforms (Sage) into a centralized Azure-based data warehouse.

You will work closely with data leadership and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, scalable, and governed data pipelines that power enterprise reporting and analytics.

Why join us? At Schnabel you will be a part of a high-impact enterprise data transformation. You will be instrumental in building a modern, Azure-native data platform in collaboration with our leadership teams. Come contribute and help shape our future using data!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, and maintain data pipelines to integrate CRM, operational, and financial systems into a centralized data platform
• Develop and manage ETL/ELT processes using Azure data services (e.g., Azure Data Factory or Microsoft Fabric pipelines)
• Support the creation of a centralized enterprise data warehouse / Lakehouse
• Perform data transformation, normalization, and reconciliation across systems
• Build and maintain scalable data models that support reporting and analytics
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define standardized KPIs and ensure data consistency
• Support data governance initiatives including data quality and documentation
• Enable downstream reporting and dashboarding in Power BI
• Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, reliability, and cost

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or related field
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services & MS Fabric
• Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines
• Strong SQL skills and experience with large datasets
• Experience integrating multiple enterprise systems
• Understanding best practice and fundamental data modeling concepts
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms
• Experience working with executive stakeholders to develop reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly preferred Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
• Highly preferred Azure Solutions Architect
• Highly preferred Power BI Data Analyst (PL-300)
• Professional experience with designing and developing data reporting in alignment with stakeholder engagement with an agile framework.
• Professional experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Professional experience with creating Power BI reports
• Preferred experience in construction or project-based industries
• Preferred familiarity with HCSS, Sage, or CRM platform APIs
• Exposure to data governance frameworks

SAFETY:

Support the company’s safety and risk management objectives by adhering to established procedures, proactively identifying and addressing potential risks, and contributing to the achievement of safety goals through the use of metrics and continuous improvement efforts.

Don’t hurt yourself, don’t hurt anyone else, and don’t let anyone hurt you; a simple philosophy that has been adopted at Schnabel. We live by this belief to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and subcontractors.

COMPENSATIONS AND BENEFITS:

• Base Salary: $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 Depending on Experience
• Eligibility for Company Bonus Plan
• 401(k) with Company Contributions
• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Strong PTO offering
• Company Cell Phone or Stipend
• Company Laptop and Supporting Technology

Schnabel is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws. We are an E-Verify employer.