CDM Smith is seeking an Analytics Engineer to join our Digital Engineering Solutions team. This individual will be part of the Data Technology group within the Digital Engineering Solutions team, helping to drive strategic Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) initiatives using cutting-edge data technologies and analytics to deliver actionable business insights and robust solutions for AEC professionals and client outcomes. The Data Technology group will lead the firm in AEC-focused Business Intelligence and data services by providing architectural guidance, technological vision, and solution development. The Data Technology group will specifically utilize advanced analytics, data science, and AI/ML to give our business and our products a competitive advantage. It includes understanding and managing the data, how it interconnects, and architecting & engineering data for self-serve BI and BA opportunities. This position is for a person who has demonstrated excellence in analytics engineering capabilities, experienced with data technology and processes, and enjoys framing a problem, shaping and creating solutions, and helping to lead and champion implementation. As a member of the Digital Engineering Solutions team, the Data Technology group will also engage in research and development and provide guidance and oversight to the AEC practices at CDM Smith, engaging in new product research, testing, and the incubation of data technology-related ideas that arise from around the company.

Key Responsibilities:
• Performs data profiling, designs data flows and data sources, builds queries, builds basic to intermediate data models, and applies business logic/calculations.
• Create dynamic and interactive dashboards, reports, data visualizations, and applications to provide end-users with intuitive access to insights.
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality across all analytics deliverables.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and design tailored analytics applications and visualizations.
• Provide support to business users for utilizing self-service BI and analytics platforms effectively.
• Monitor analytics systems and troubleshoot technical issues, providing support and improvements as needed.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments and advancements, including new and emerging technologies & best practices and new tools & software applications and how they could impact CDM Smith.
• Assist with the development of documentation, standards, best practices, and workflows for data technology hardware/software in use across the business.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities:
• Basic ability to create data visualization and transform concepts into fully realized, production applications.
• Knowledge in Business Intelligence tools such as Power BI, R Shiny, Dash, or Streamlit.
• Familiarity with cloud-based analytics solutions, particularly Microsoft Azure and Databricks.
• Basic knowledge of software engineering principles, including modular code design, version control (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic knowledge of Agile/Scrum.
• Basic ability to manipulate SQL queries.
• Basic programming skills in Python or R for data manipulation, analysis, and integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills to identify and address technical challenges effectively.
• Strong critical thinking skills to generate innovative solutions and improve business processes.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Detail oriented with the ability to assist with executing highly complex or specialized projects.