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Job Description:
Title: IT BI Solutions Engineer
Operating Company: Environmental Solutions (ES) Segment
Location: Chattanooga, TN, Austin, TX, Dallas, TX or Atlanta office
Reports to: IT Senior Manager
Department: Information Technology
POSITION SUMMARY:
The IT BI Solutions Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines, models, and interactive applications. This role connects application data with business needs to deliver actionable insights, transforming data from enterprise systems and data lakes into structured, usable formats and enabling informed decisions through scalable tools and applications.
The ideal candidate combines strong Python, SQL, and data modeling skills with a builder's mindset. They enjoy connecting systems, solving data problems, and creating tools that drive process automation, and deliver clear business value. Experience with full-stack data operations platforms is highly desirable.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Data Ingestion & Transformation
  • Develop a deep understanding of the data ingested from enterprise data lakes (e.g., AWS Redshift), operational databases, and APIs.
  • Design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines within Palantir to clean, harmonize, and prepare data for analytics and applications.
  • Apply best practices in pipeline orchestration, performance optimization, and data validation.
• Ontology & Data Modeling
  • Develop logical models and entity relationships that connect core business concepts such as customers, products, suppliers, and operations.
  • Build reusable data layers that can support both analytics and application use cases.
• Application & Solution Development
  • Build full-stack data applications and analytics solutions using Python and modern frameworks.
  • Create interactive tools, dashboards, and workflows that help business users visualize and act on data.
  • Develop backend logic and APIs that feed business applications or analytics products.
• Collaboration & Enablement
  • Partner closely with business analysts, IT teams, and functional experts to translate business questions into scalable, data-driven solutions.
  • Work iteratively and collaboratively to improve usability, data quality, and performance.
  • Document data flows, business logic, and design decisions to promote maintainability and transparency.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Technical Foundation
  • Proficient in Python and SQL for data transformation, automation, and application development.
  • Strong understanding of relational data modeling, joins, and data normalization.
  • Experience working with data from enterprise systems and cloud data environments (e.g., AWS Redshift, Snowflake, or SQL Server).
  • Familiarity with ETL/ELT design concepts, pipeline orchestration, and data quality validation.
• Application Mindset
  • Experience building applications or analytics tools that combine backend data logic with front-end interaction.
  • Comfort with modern development practices (version control, modular code, CI/CD concepts).
  • Ability and motivation to learn advanced data-platform tools and frameworks.
• Analytics & Visualization
  • Experience with BI or visualization tools (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau, etc.).
  • Ability to structure and present data clearly, translating complexity into business understanding.
• Soft Skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Excellent communicator, able to collaborate across technical and business teams.
  • A growth-oriented learner who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving technology environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with generative AI-enabled pipelines and dashboards.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial, supply chain, or engineering-focused industries.
• Familiarity with predictive analytics and machine learning frameworks.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
General Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, or higher, in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience with Python or low code application building.
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases.

• Understanding of Agile software development practices and continuous delivery.
• Experience with data ETL processes (feeding from multiple different sources).
• Strong organizational and planning skills, statistical skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working under limited supervision and handling routine matters on one's own initiative.
• Work with teams across the company to enable the rapid development of new functionality.
• Exercise a high degree of judgment in matters related to materials, design, manufacturing, logistics and corporate compliance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others. Ensure that all business activities - with both internal and external customers - to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.
Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns. Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner. Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.
Teamwork and Relationships: Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork. Supports cooperation. Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad. Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate. Embraces a positive outlook. Is respected and trusted by others.
Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements. Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems. Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives. Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value. Shares best practices with other employees across the business.
Accountability: Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.
Terex Overview:
At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $5 billion publicly traded global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.
While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector - come join us!
Additional Information:
We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
Terex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V.
If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
About Terex:
Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.
We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles-including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles-alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.
With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.
For more information, please visit www.terex.com.
Additional Information:
We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com.
The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.