Data Engineer - Onsite, Sylmar, CA
About The Position
Tutor Perini Corporation is seeking a Data Engineer for our office in Sylmar, CA About Tutor Perini Corporation Extraordinary Projects, Exceptional Performance Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty Construction Company that believes integrity, teamwork, and a collaborative approach are fundamental to our business success. We transform industries and communities through stunning and complex construction projects — to ensure public safety, maintain a quality of life and support a healthy economy. For more than a century, Tutor Perini Corporation’s family of construction companies has supported the development and maintenance of infrastructure and buildings projects across our great nation. From coast to coast, notable projects include The Purple Line (D Line) Extensions in Los Angeles, SR 99 Viaduct replacement tunnel in Seattle, East Side Access projects and the Hudson Yards Platform in New York, Central Subway Third Street Light Rail in San Francisco, and multiple airport expansions and bridge projects. At Tutor Perini, your work will directly support billion-dollar infrastructure projects and enable data-driven decisions that shape communities nationwide. Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent Description: Tutor Perini is seeking an early-to-mid career Data Engineer to join our Data, AI, and Reporting Technologies (DART) team. This role focuses on building and optimizing data pipelines and models within our Microsoft Fabric Medallion architecture to deliver trusted, scalable insights across the enterprise. You will work closely with data stewards, architects, and business stakeholders to ensure data flows efficiently from ingestion to reporting layers, supporting our Document, Integrate, Govern (DIG) strategy and enabling AI readiness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
- 2 + years of experience in data engineering or analytics.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Hands-on experience with development and data modeling.
- Proficiency in SQL, dbt, and/or Microsoft Fabric components (Pipelines, Dataflows, Notebooks).
- Familiarity with Power BI and semantic modeling.
- Understanding of data governance principles (metadata, lineage, classification).
- Strong problem-solving and architecture development skills.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, and standard development practices.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Purview for governance and compliance.
- Proficiency in Python, PySpark, and M Query.
- Familiarity with Medallion architecture and data mesh concepts.
- Certifications: DP-700 (Fabric Analytics) and DP-600 (Power BI) (highly preferred, not required).
Responsibilities
- Pipeline Development: Build robust data pipelines that enable real-time insights and accelerate decision-making across the enterprise.
- Data Modeling: Design optimized schemas that power accurate reporting and analytics for critical business operations.
- Governance Alignment: Register datasets and pipelines in Purview to ensure compliance and maintain trust in enterprise data assets.
- Performance Optimization: Implement best practices to deliver faster queries and scalable solutions that support growing business needs.
- AI Readiness: Design and optimize data pipelines and models to ensure datasets are structured, clean, and accessible for advanced analytics, machine learning, and emerging AI applications.
- Business Alignment: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand challenges and create data-driven solutions that solve real business problems.
- Compliance: Apply Tutor Perini’s classification and retention policies to protect sensitive information and reduce regulatory risk.
- Continuous Improvement: Monitor pipeline health and proactively enhance architecture for greater efficiency and reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
