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Wintellisys

Microsoft Power BI

Columbia, SC

Assess if existing data sources exist to meet the need * Provide a level of effort (LOE) to the ... Engineer to test the Power BI reports and delivery mechanism * Request customer to review reports ...

Ceeus, Inc.

Business Intelligence Developer

Columbia, SC · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

The environment includes ERP and operational data, shared semantic models, Power BI Service, Power ... Collaborate with the Data Engineer and Application Developer for data integration efforts.

Infojini Inc

Data Architect

Columbia, SC · On-site

$59 - $75.75/hr

... developer with hands-on experience in data warehouses and bi to design and develop business reports, dashboards with sap business objects. • Expert in designing business objects universe(s). Should ...

Infojini Inc

Data Architect

Columbia, SC

$59 - $75.75/hr

... developer with hands-on experience in data warehouses and bi to design and develop business reports, dashboards with sap business objects. Expert in designing business objects universe(s). Should be ...

Infojini Inc

Data Architect

Columbia, SC · On-site

$59 - $75.75/hr

... DEVELOPER WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN DATA WAREHOUSES AND BI TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP BUSINESS REPORTS, DASHBOARDS WITH SAP BUSINESS OBJECTS. EXPERT IN DESIGNING BUSINESS OBJECTS UNIVERSE(S). SHOULD BE ...

Unum UK

Data Scientist II - CX Analytics

Columbia, SC · On-site +1

You will operate with a solid degree of independence on moderately complex work, partnering closely with BI Analysts and Data Engineers to ensure analyses are grounded in reliable data and ...

Infojini Inc

Data Architect

Columbia, SC · On-site

$59 - $75.75/hr

... DEVELOPER WITH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN DATA WAREHOUSES AND BI TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP BUSINESS REPORTS, DASHBOARDS WITH SAP BUSINESS OBJECTS. • EXPERT IN DESIGNING BUSINESS OBJECTS UNIVERSE(S). SHOULD ...

Robert Half

Director of Data Analytics

Columbia, SC · On-site

Strong foundation in data engineering concepts, including data pipelines, warehouse design, and ... Background working with reporting and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Cognos, Power BI, Microsoft ...

GreenGas

Logistics Engineer

Lugoff, SC · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Position Summary We are seeking a data-driven and analytical Trucking Logistics Engineer to design ... Build and maintain interactive performance tracking dashboards using Tableau or Power BI to ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for data bi engineer in Columbia, SC is $120,005.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,900.00 and $127,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data BI engineer?

Data BI (Business Intelligence) Engineers are professionals who design, build, and maintain systems that transform raw data into meaningful business insights. They develop data pipelines, integrate various data sources, and create reports or dashboards to support decision-making processes. Their work ensures that companies have accurate, timely, and actionable information to drive strategy and operations. Data BI Engineers typically work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Data BI engineer?

To thrive as a Data BI Engineer, you need strong skills in data modeling, SQL, ETL processes, and a background in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker, as well as experience with data warehouses and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, is typically required. Critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for translating data insights into actionable business recommendations. These skills and qualities are essential for building reliable data solutions that empower organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions.

How does a Data BI engineer typically collaborate with business stakeholders and data analysts?

A Data BI Engineer frequently works with business stakeholders and data analysts to understand data requirements, translate business needs into technical specifications, and ensure data solutions align with organizational goals. This role often involves participating in meetings to gather requirements, sharing progress updates, and iterating on dashboards or data pipelines based on feedback. Effective communication is key, as Data BI Engineers must bridge the gap between technical data structures and actionable business insights. Regular collaboration helps ensure that the data solutions provided are both technically sound and valuable for decision-making.

What is the difference between Data Bi Engineer vs Data Analyst?

AspectData Bi EngineerData Analyst
Primary FocusBuilding data pipelines, data warehousing, and integrating data systemsAnalyzing data to generate reports and insights
Skills & ToolsSQL, ETL processes, data modeling, cloud platformsExcel, SQL, visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
Work EnvironmentData engineering teams, IT departments, cloud environmentsBusiness units, analytics teams, management
CredentialsData engineering certifications, SQL, cloud certificationsData analysis certifications, SQL, visualization skills

While both roles work with data, Data Bi Engineers focus on building and maintaining data infrastructure, whereas Data Analysts interpret data to provide actionable insights. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals for their data needs.

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Infographic showing various Data Bi Engineer job openings in Columbia, SC as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,005 per year, or $57.7 per hour.

Microsoft Power BI

Columbia, SC

Wintellisys
1 - 10 employees
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Job description

Wintellisys, Inc. has joined with a large company in search of a Microsoft PowerBI.

This is a 12-month contract position in Columbia, SC.

The successful candidate shall provide expertise, guidance, and experience in managing the implementation and employing best practices of Power BI. The candidate selected will be responsible for training the team, planning, and developing a roll out strategy, analyzing the existing report requirements, best-practice development, and assisting in report creation. The Contractor shall provide ongoing project management to ensure the agency has expertise and guidance in converting reports into Power BI. The Contractor shall identify the number of individuals, job title(s), and level of expertise that will be involved in this project per section

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide training and support for subset of approximately 500 users.
  • Provide onsite and remote training as determined by the agency. The training must be provided in “train-the-trainer” form and shall accommodate a minimum of 10 super-users.
  • Collaborate with client on a strategy in determining the most impactful development of agenda(s), and training materials needed for the agency.
  • Conduct sessions using virtual meeting technology and/or in person. Method will be determined by the Chief Information Technology Officer or designee.
  • Provide training and support including time needed to prepare materials.
  • Help assess the existing customer Power BI posture
  • Assist client with the planning and setup of the infrastructure to support the Power BI Platform.
  • Establish Business to Business (B2B) connections with partners for access to reports. A minimum of four (4) connections (DB2, SQL, ACCESS and Web based API systems)
  • Once the sessions are complete, The Contractor shall provide client with a document that lays out the next steps that should be taken toward a best-practices implementation of Power BI.
  • The Contract shall accomplish the following for this Deliverable:
    • Next-steps recommendations
    • Power BI Platform Setup
    • B2B connections established
    • Provide thorough planning sessions
    • Identify existing report(s) logic
    • Evaluate underlying queries
    • Evaluate security requirements
    • Provide a design, where changes or consolidation are recommended
    • Assess if existing data sources exist to meet the need
    • Provide a level of effort (LOE) to the customer to develop the report
    • Upon approval, rewrite the report for Power BI using existing DB2, SQL and/or MS Access queries, providing knowledge transfer with the customer along the way.
    • Engineer to test the Power BI reports and delivery mechanism
    • Request customer to review reports with customer sign-off
  • The contractor shall provide a solution to support reporting requirements and best-practices development for client. This includes understanding existing data sources, identifying underlying tables, establishing new datasets (data connections), modeling relationships and queries and building them within Power BI as a base for future report creation. Support can be provided “over-the-shoulder” as needed. Otherwise, the contractor will develop functionality and provide knowledge transfer to client.
  • The contractor shall identify existing reports that can be may be consolidated into a single dashboard or report as a consequence of re-platforming to Power BI. Therefore, assessment of several, related reports may be completed prior to development in some cases.
  • The contractor shall use the following process for each report:

Assess

  • Identify existing report(s) logic
  • Evaluate underlying queries
  • Evaluate security requirements
  • Provide a design, where changes or consolidation are recommended
  • Assess if existing data sources exist to meet the need
  • Provide a level of effort (LOE) to the customer to develop the report

Develop

  • Upon approval, rewrite the report for Power BI using existing DB2, SQL and/or MS Access queries, providing knowledge transfer with the customer along the way.

Test

  • Engineer to test the Power BI reports and delivery mechanism
  • Request customer to review reports with customer sign-off

 Minimum Job Requirements:

  • College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science and/or 3-5 years equivalent work experience.
  • High-level Power BI data architecture
  • Power BI security and governance requirements
  • Workspaces, sharing and distributing reports
  • User licensing approaches
  • Power BI desktop application requirements
  • Maintenance and scheduling
  • Branding, UX requirements and best practices
  • Highly self-motivated and directed.
  • Keen attention to detail.
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
  • Exceptional customer service orientation.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

 If interested in learning more about Wintellisys and this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration to Vicki Clinton, vclinton@wintellisys.com

Job ID Number: J-242 (Please reference in call or email)

To learn more about our services visit www.wintellisys.com

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