Wastewater Solutions Data Analyst

Southern Water • Worthington, MN

19h • $45,000

About The Position

We’re looking for a Wastewater Solutions Data Analyst to join our growing Operational Planning and Improvement Team to work alongside our data and insight team, helping to protect the environment and enhance the performance of our wastewater treatment systems. This is a pivotal role where your analytical expertise will directly contribute to reducing pollution, improving treatment efficiency, and ensuring our wastewater services remain resilient and sustainable. You’ll work across operations, engineering, and environmental teams to transform raw operational and telemetry data into meaningful insights that drive real-world improvements in water quality and environmental compliance.

Requirements

• Strong experience in data analysis, BI, or operational insight.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Databricks.
• Ability to interpret and visualise complex operational or environmental datasets.
• Strong problem solving skills to support solution identification and development.
• Excellent communication skills – translating data into clear actions and decisions.
• A genuine interest in sustainability, water, or environmental protection.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of machine learning, simulation, or digital twin techniques.
• Experience with SCADA, telemetry, or wastewater process data.
• Familiarity with wastewater treatment operations or utility environments

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards, models, and reports that track treatment performance, network risk, and asset health.
• Apply predictive analytics and simulation to forecast failures, optimise maintenance, and reduce pollution risk.
• Collaborate with engineers, process scientists, and data teams to integrate insights into operational decision-making.
• Support digital transformation by embedding machine learning and automation into wastewater performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement in data quality, model accuracy, and environmental outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees