Senior Data Engineer (Information Technology)
Job Type: Information Technology
Pay Range $117,572 to $138,319
Location Colorado Springs, CO
Date First Posted 5/18/26
Applications are being accepted through: 6/1/26
*If no date is displayed, applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis; however, this job posting may close at any time after a minimum of 5 days of being posted.
Senior Data Engineer (Information Technology)
Our Data Engineering team has an open Senior Data Engineer position! The team maintains a variety of data engineering platforms and systems, including Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, dbt, Git, and ION ETL (Pentaho).
This Data Engineering role supports data-driven decision making and machine learning to help improve business processes and, ultimately, Colorado Springs Utilities' ability to deliver safe, reliable, and competitively priced utility services. If you have experience with data engineering and implementing and maintaining enterprise data management systems, preferably in an information technology setting, we want to hear from you!
Please note that upon successfully completing probation (six months), this position offers a hybrid working arrangement (two days remote and three days onsite per week). You must live in the state of Colorado for this role.
What Else Will You be Doing?
Implementing and maintaining data engineering systems using Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, dbt, Git, and ION ETL (Pentaho)
Developing Fabric pipelines, dbt projects, spark jobs, and copy tasks for providing data, and semantic models for analytics
Define/implement compliant data models supporting business needs
Define/implement monitoring/alerting for data quality, load performance, and capacity management
Leveraging advanced, cloud-scale tools to ingest and prepare enterprise data for reporting, alerting, machine learning, and data science
Maintaining source code management repositories for supported systems
Writing technical documentation and process flows for supported systems
Providing technical expertise to examine, troubleshoot, and repair problems within supported systems
Analyzing and researching new technologies applicable to data engineering
Engaging in requirements gathering through understanding business processes and end user needs
Translating functional requirements into technical solutions, and communicating and documenting solutions as needed
Creating standard operating procedures and implementing process improvements as needed
Who You Are
Demonstrated Data Engineering experience is required
Experience working with data independent of applications and preparing it for analytics and data science is required
Knowledge and proficiency with Fabric, Power BI, ION ETL (Pentaho), and/or Azure is valued
Experience developing automated data validation and testing routines is valued
3 years' experience in data engineering supporting analytics is valued
Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field is valued
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (1/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary only if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other criteria are met.
Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment
Who We Are...
Colorado Springs Utilities, a four-service utility provider with a 100-year reputation of integrity, gives you an experience unmatched by other utility companies. We continuously strive to stay ahead of the business curve with our established priority to update and incorporate state-of-the-art technology and provide a work culture dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and synergy. In fact, we were recently awarded the Diamond Designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA), recognizing our utility for having some of the highest ratings in reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvements among the more than 2,000 public utilities in the nation.
Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is the perfect blend of mountain and city living. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, you will enjoy nature at its finest while residing in one of the most desirable places to live in the United States (according to U.S. News & World Report, 2021).
Our Commitment to Our Employees...
Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important - we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.
Time Off to Recharge
Vacation - Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
Personal Leave -3 days per year
Paid Holidays -12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave - 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
Vacation Buy - Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually
Health & Wellness - Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month
Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP
Financial & Retirement Security
Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans
Additional Support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness
ATTENTION :
All positions will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days.
Starting pay will be based on the successful candidate's experience, education, and training; however, those with limited direct experience could start below the posted pay range.
If a single pay rate is posted, the job starts at that rate regardless of previous experience, education, and training.
Colorado Springs Utilities does not sponsor work visas of any kind, including H-1B, TN, or F-1 student visas (with or without OPT or STEM work authorization), or any other employment-based visas. All eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, and work authorization must not be based on employer sponsorship of a work visa.
Colorado Springs Utilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Colorado Springs Utilities is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity in accord with Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, 38 U.S.C. § 4212, as amended (VEVRAA), and § 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (§ 503). In addition, no person shall be unlawfully discriminated against because of race, color, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected under state or federal law. Human Resources shall assure Colorado Springs Utilities' benefits, classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, and employment programs, conform to current legal and regulatory requirements and the provisions of Colorado Springs Utilities' Affirmative Action Plan in accordance with VEVRAA and § 503.
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Job Type: Information Technology
