Ankeny, IA

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2mo ago

Data Engineer

Baker Group Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IA

2mo ago Closed

Full time Azure Data Factory Azure Data Platform Azure Platform

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Sep 26, 2026).

Job Description

Baker Group is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain Microsoft Fabric data pipelines and infrastructure, enabling the organization’s data platform to function as a single source of truth. This role will own end-to-end ingestion, transformation, orchestration, governance, and preparation of datasets for reporting and AI/ML use cases.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from enterprise systems into Microsoft Fabric.
Architect and maintain the Fabric medallion Lakehouse structure, including bronze, silver, and gold layers, as the single source of truth for Baker Group.
Implement best practices for the data infrastructure and environment, including Development/Test/Production environments and Git-based version control.
Own pipeline orchestration, scheduling, and monitoring to support reliable, timely, and accurate data availability.
Curate and maintain core datasets across employee, finance, project, service, and manufacturing domains.
Establish and enforce data quality, validation, and reconciliation processes across all pipelines.
Design and manage data models, schemas, and semantic layers that enable Data Analyst reporting and Data Scientist modeling.
Define and maintain data ontologies and canonical business definitions to keep consistent meaning across systems and data consumers (for example, definitions of “project,” “employee,” or “cost code”).
Prepare and structure data for AI and machine learning, including feature-ready datasets, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines, and vector embedding storage.
Manage Fabric capacity planning, workspace organization, and performance optimization.
Implement data governance practices such as access controls, lineage tracking, and metadata management aligned with Baker Group data classification standards.
Partner with business system owners (ERP, HRIS, MRP, etc.) to understand upstream structures and manage change impacts.
Collaborate with Data Scientists to ensure pipeline outputs support analytical and machine learning use cases.
Collaborate with Data Analysts to ensure data products support paginated reporting, dashboards, and self-service BI needs.
Collaborate with Software Development and DevOps teams to ensure data products support application development needs.
Coordinate with third-party consultants when needed to deliver data engineering projects and augment capacity for high-demand business needs.
Develop and maintain documentation for pipelines, schemas, and integration logic.
Troubleshoot and resolve pipeline failures, latency issues, and data quality incidents.
Monitor and maintain data-specific infrastructure, including Fabric capacity, pipeline orchestration tools, and monitoring/alerting systems.
Evaluate and recommend new data engineering tools, patterns, and best practices.
Stay current with emerging trends in data engineering, cloud data platforms, and integration techniques.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or another relevant quantitative field.
Three to five years of experience in data engineering, ETL/ELT development, or a related field.
Proficiency with SQL and database technologies for data extraction, transformation, and loading.
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, or similar cloud ETL/orchestration tools.
Experience with medallion architecture and modern data warehousing patterns.
Experience with a programming language such as Python, PySpark, or T-SQL for data transformation.
Familiarity with data modeling techniques, including dimensional modeling and star schema.
Understanding of data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience preparing data for AI/ML consumption (for example, vector embeddings and RAG architectures) is a plus.
Business acumen and understanding of construction or related industries is a plus.

Technologies

Microsoft Fabric
ETL, ELT
Azure Data Factory
Git
SQL
Python, PySpark
T-SQL
Medallion architecture
Dimensional modeling, star schema
Retrieval-augmented generation (RAG)
Vector embedding storage

Minimum Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree
3+ years of experience (data engineering, ETL/ELT development, or related work)

Certifications (Optional)

No specific requirements; relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or similar cloud platform certifications are a plus.

Competencies and Work Style

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve complex pipeline and data quality issues.
Excellent time and project management skills to prioritize across multiple pipeline and infrastructure projects.
Strong communication skills, including translating technical data structures for non-technical stakeholders.
Team-oriented collaboration with Data Scientists, Data Analysts, and business system owners.
Ability to focus on complex technical problems and work independently with minimal supervision.
Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to producing reliable, well-documented data infrastructure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing business priorities.

Location and Environment

Location: Ankeny, IA (onsite)

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally.
May have occasional visits to a job site requiring periods of standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs.

Tools

Use a computer for 8 hours a day.

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5mo ago

Senior Traffic Engineer

McClure Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IA

5mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Civil Engineering Design

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed Jun 30, 2026).

Job Description

In Ankeny, Iowa, McClure is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead a spectrum of transportation projects from an onsite office. This role acts as the technical and design leader, guiding complex traffic engineering work, mentoring colleagues, and engaging with clients and industry stakeholders to achieve reliable, compliant outcomes. The position emphasizes building team capabilities while delivering high-quality deliverables on schedule.

Responsibilities

Attend monthly leadership reviews to assess team progress, address concerns, and recognize successes.
Provide timely updates to leadership as project or team needs evolve.
Frequent coordination and communication with Project Managers and Engineers.
Participate in project-specific design reviews and milestone meetings.
Lead the project delivery team by assigning technical and design tasks and coaching team members.
Oversee QA/QC processes for projects and recommend organization-wide improvements as needed.
Perform QA/QC on reports, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Collaborate with Project Managers to identify milestones and dependencies.
Independently manage design team schedules, budgets, and staffing while coordinating with the Project Manager.
Implement team-specific project delivery methods, such as work breakdown structures.
Coordinate with outside disciplines to support multi-disciplinary projects.
Document, review, and implement lessons learned with Project Managers.
Assess and address technical skill gaps within the team.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to team members.
Research and assess feasibility of new industry developments and advancements.
Represent McClure publicly on projects, initiatives, or innovations when required.
Organize internal and external training opportunities for the team.
Collaborate with other engineers and professionals on multi-disciplinary projects.
Participate in client meetings such as kickoff, design reviews, construction progress, or project-specific technical meetings as required.
Proactively communicate complex issues and solutions to stakeholders.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients across engagements.

Requirements

Professional Engineering license (Required)
5+ years of engineering experience
Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or a related field
Ability to commute to Ankeny, IA 50023 (Required)

Technologies

Excel
Word
PDF

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

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6mo ago

Senior Traffic Engineer

McClure Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IA

6mo ago Closed

Full time Senior Design Engineering

This position is no longer accepting applications (closed May 7, 2026).

Job Description

McClure is seeking a Senior Traffic Engineer to lead transportation projects onsite at its Ankeny, Iowa office. The role emphasizes strong technical and design leadership, mentoring team members, and coordinating with project managers to deliver innovative solutions and high-quality deliverables for clients.

Responsibilities

Attend monthly leadership meetings to review progress, raise concerns, and identify successes.
Maintain regular communication with leadership as project and team needs arise.
Coordinate frequently with Project Managers and Engineers.
Participate in project-specific design review and milestone meetings.
Lead the project delivery team by assigning technical and design tasks and coaching team members.
Oversee QA/QC processes for projects and recommend organization-wide improvements.
Perform QA/QC on reports, plans, and specifications to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and guidelines.
Work with Project Managers to identify milestones and dependencies.
Independently manage design team schedules, budgets, and staffing while coordinating with the Project Manager.
Implement team specific project delivery processes such as work breakdown structures.
Coordinate with outside disciplines.
Collaborate with Project Managers to document, review, and implement lessons learned.
Assess skills of technical team members and assist in addressing weaknesses.
Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and knowledge transfer to team members.
Research and evaluate feasibility of new industry developments and advancements.
Represent McClure in public discussions about projects, initiatives or innovations.
Organize internal and external training opportunities for the team.
Collaborate with other engineers and professionals on multi-disciplinary projects.
Participate in client meetings such as project kickoffs, design reviews, construction progress, or project-specific technical meetings as required.
Proactively communicate complex issues and solutions.
Build a relationship of trust with all clients.

Requirements

Positive attitude and professional demeanor with all team members.
Strong understanding of transportation engineering, construction techniques, and industry standards.
Ability to balance workload by prioritizing tasks.
Solid knowledge of professional liability, quality procedures, and related engineering skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from diverse groups.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, with the capacity to explain complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
Minimum five years of engineering experience.
Proven mentoring and development experience with junior team members.
Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification is a plus.
Competence with general computer tools including Excel, Word, and PDF.

Technologies

Excel
Word
PDF

Benefits

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Tution reimbursement
Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Ability to commute

Ankeny, IA 50023 (Required)

Work location

In person

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