Principal Data Engineer

Summary

Join Method, a global design and engineering consultancy, as a Data Engineer leading a team of five in the energy regulatory sector. You will centralize data to enable AI functionality and seamless software integration. This leadership role demands strong technical expertise in data centralization, integration APIs, ETL/ELT pipeline development, and data warehousing. Excellent communication and leadership skills are crucial. Method offers a collaborative environment, flexible work options, and competitive benefits.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in launching data-driven digital products and services at scale
• 10-12+ years of experience in data engineering, with 3+ years in a technical leadership role
• Solid foundation in using data and applying data engineering to solve business problems
• 3+ year team management experience through project accountability
• Proven experience in architecting and optimizing large-scale, real-time data platforms in cloud environments
• Mastery of distributed data processing systems, real-time analytics platforms, and ETL frameworks (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Flink)
• In-depth knowledge of cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, with a focus on data storage, processing, and analytics
• Strong coding skills in Python, Java, or Scala, with the ability to contribute to and review complex codebases
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to drive innovation and technical excellence within a team
• Firm understanding of GenAI and MLOps, and an ability to own and present an informed perspective
• Proven track record of leading large, complex projects involving real-time data processing, ETL pipelines, and data warehousing
• Effective time management skills to balance multiple project demands with fast-paced deadlines
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to galvanize and inspire others
• Ability to mentor and champion others
• Chosen area of expertise tied to an industry, domain or skill that is of great value in a client setting

Responsibilities

• Lead a dedicated team of five, overseeing the day-to-day delivery of a key workstream
• Collaborate closely with leads from two parallel workstreams, ensuring alignment on cross-team dependencies and cohesive project delivery
• Centralize data to enable AI functionality and seamless software integration across systems
• Provide hands-on technical guidance
• Travel for team and client meetings (up to 15%)
• Generate statements of work, new business pursuits and project definitions, and spot opportunities for account growth
• Contribute to the brand and voice of Method through thought leadership and content creation
• Manage multi-million-dollar data projects and budgets

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience or familiarity with the energy industry

Benefits

• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible PTO and work-from-home policies
• 401K matching
• Health, Dental and Vision benefits, starting on day 1
• Company lunches, company outings, along with a lot of snacks
• Health and wellness programs