Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.
Summit is a growing natural gas utility providing safe, reliable, and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers, and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.
We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer (SGL19) to join our team. This hybrid role may be based in one of our offices in Little Rock, Fort Smith, or Fayetteville, Arkansas.
POSITION SUMMARY
Summit Utilities is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and ongoing modernization of enterprise data pipelines and platform standards that power operational, analytical, and regulatory workloads across the company. This role takes program-level ownership of end-to-end pipeline architecture across cloud and on-prem environments, defines technical direction for storage models, partitioning, orchestration, and cross-system integration, and approves pipeline deployments to production. The Senior Data Engineer is a formal mentor for Data Engineers I–III, partners closely with Data Architects, Analytics Engineers, and IT leadership on platform standards, evaluates and selects technologies, and supports regulatory filings (PHMSA, FERC, state PUC) with reliable, well-governed data infrastructure. Ideal candidates bring 8–12 years of experience with advanced Python and SQL mastery, deep expertise in Azure/AWS cloud architecture, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and a proven track record of delivering scalable enterprise data solutions in a regulated environment.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Lead end-to-end pipeline architecture for enterprise-scale workloads across cloud and on-prem environments, defining storage models, partitioning strategies, and orchestration patterns.
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Define data engineering strategy and technical direction for functional areas, leading platform modernization initiatives and approving pipeline deployments to production.
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Drive Python and SQL development standards across the team, including advanced transformation logic, custom frameworks, and reusable libraries for ingestion and integration.
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Architect cloud-based data services (Azure, AWS, Microsoft Fabric) with infrastructure-as-code, monitoring, alerting, and governance frameworks
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Define platform-level pipeline standards for error handling, logging, alerting, data validation, and data lifecycle management across all enterprise data flows.
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Lead cross-system integration efforts with SAP, GIS, SCADA, AMI, and external vendor systems via APIs, secure file exchanges, and cloud-native connectors.
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Serve as a formal mentor for Data Engineers I–III through code reviews, design sessions, and technical career coaching; may direct the work of 1–2 contractors or junior staff.
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Partner with Data Architects, Analytics Engineers, and IT leadership on platform standards, tooling decisions, and the long-term data engineering roadmap
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Evaluate and select technologies for ingestion, orchestration, observability, and CI/CD; drive adoption and rollout across the data engineering team.
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Support regulatory filings (PHMSA, FERC, state PUC) and pipeline integrity data management with reliable, auditable, and well-documented data infrastructure.
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Investigate complex, system-wide performance and reliability issues; lead troubleshooting efforts and recommend long-term architectural solutions.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
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Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
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8–12 years of experience in data engineering, software development, or enterprise data integration roles
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Extensive hands-on experience designing, building, and operating cloud data pipelines at enterprise scale.
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Proven track record architecting scalable enterprise data solutions across Azure and/or AWS environments
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Strong experience integrating data from relational systems, cloud-native services, SAP, GIS, SCADA, and AMI
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Demonstrated leadership delivering cross-functional data engineering programs and establishing development standards.
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Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, source control, and automated deployment workflows
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Master’s degree in a quantitative or technical field is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
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Advanced Python and SQL mastery, including complex transformation logic, performance tuning, and reusable framework development.
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Expert cloud architecture skills across Azure and/or AWS, including data services, networking, security, and cost optimization.
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Deep expertise in designing end-to-end pipeline architecture for enterprise scale, including storage model design, partitioning strategies, and orchestration patterns.
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Proven leadership in cross-system integration spanning SAP, GIS, SCADA, AMI, and customer data systems
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Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Bicep, or similar) and platform monitoring & governance frameworks.
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Strong understanding of CI/CD, source control, and automated testing for data pipelines and platform components
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Demonstrated ability to architect resilient, scalable, and cost-efficient data solutions, including CU tuning in Microsoft Fabric and other cloud platforms.
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Skilled at translating regulatory and business requirements into durable, well-governed data infrastructure; experience supporting PHMSA, FERC, and state PUC filings is preferred.
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Proven mentor and peer leader with experience guiding Data Engineers I–III through code reviews, design sessions, and career development.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to influence technical and business stakeholders, including VP/Director-level partners.
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Deep working knowledge of natural gas distribution and utility data systems (billing, AMI, SCADA, SAP, GIS) and pipeline integrity data management
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Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills for complex, distributed enterprise systems
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Friendly, solution-oriented team player aligned with Summit’s PEAKS values.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.
Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice, and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.
Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.
