Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect

Senior Consultant - Data Engineering / Data Architect

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success. As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.

The Team Black & Veatch's Digital Delivery team is a dynamic, cross-functional group of experts in data, technology, GIS, and asset management systems. We deliver innovative, data-driven solutions that help clients navigate complex infrastructure challenges across diverse industries. We partner with clients to align their people, processes, technologies, and data in response to rapid industry transformation. Our work enables organizations to modernize infrastructure, optimize asset performance, enhance resilience, and achieve long-term sustainability goals. By joining this team, you'll be part of a collaborative environment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and client success. You'll contribute to mission-critical projects that make a meaningful impact on communities and industries around the world.

The Opportunity Provides technical, architectural, and project leadership across complex, multi-phase digital and data-centric client engagements. Accountable for defining data and analytics architecture strategy, advising clients, leading delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with client business objectives. Operates with minimal supervision and exercises independent judgment related to architecture decisions, delivery approach, risk management, and client engagement strategy. This role is intended for an experienced data architecture and engineering professional who can lead complex client engagements, shape digital delivery strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. The position plays a key role in the growth and maturity of Black & Veatch's Digital and Asset Management Systems Solutions practice. While the position is eligible for multiple office locations, the preferred locations for this role are Kansas City, Denver, Charlotte, Tampa, Phoenix, and Houston. Strong candidates in other listed locations will be considered.

Key Responsibilities Includes leading technical and architectural communication with clients and internal stakeholders, clearly articulating methodologies, rationale, trade-offs, and outcomes at both technical and executive levels. Independently defines and evaluates technical and architectural approaches for complex problems, engaging subject matter experts strategically while retaining accountability for solution design. Leads the design and implementation of modern, enterprise-scale data platforms and advanced analytics solutions. Support and contribute to business development activities, including solution scoping, effort estimation, proposal development, and participation in client pursuit and strategy discussions. Serves as a trusted advisor to clients on data governance, security, compliance, and operating models, aligned with enterprise and regulatory requirements. Defines target-state data architectures and leads delivery of scalable cloud-based data warehousing and analytics solutions aligned with long-term client strategies. Accountable for end-to-end delivery of complex digital and data consulting engagements, including scope definition, schedule, budget, risk management, quality assurance, and financial performance. Acts as the primary client interface for assigned engagements, translating business objectives into technical and architectural strategies, presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders, and guiding decision-making. Defines and governs scalable data pipeline architectures and integration frameworks; provides hands-on technical leadership and design oversight for ETL/ELT solutions using SQL, Python, and cloud-native technologies. Oversees development of analytics applications, dashboards, and reporting solutions, ensuring technical quality and alignment with client decision-making needs. Defines and enforces data quality, governance, and security frameworks across engagements; ensures consistent application of best practices and standards. Provides technical and professional mentorship to internal teams, contributes to practice standards and reusable assets, and demonstrates thought leadership in data architecture and engineering.

Management Responsibilities Individual Contributor Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in data science or engineering 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or digital consulting, including leadership of complex client engagements. Familiarity with Infrastructure Design / Construction Projects Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python, with demonstrated ability to design, review, and guide complex data engineering solutions Expert-level knowledge of SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts Deep experience designing and governing enterprise-scale ETL/ELT and data integration frameworks Experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Bl, Power Apps, Power Automate) Demonstrated expertise in cloud-native data platforms (Azure preferred; AWS/GCP acceptable), including architecture, security, and scalability considerations Experience leading cross-functional delivery teams and managing project financial performance in a consulting environment. Strong executive-level communication skills with experience presenting architecture, strategy, and recommendations to senior client stakeholders. Industry certifications strongly preferred (e.g., Azure/AWS Solutions Architect, PMP, SAFe, GISP, ESRI Technical Certifications).

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or relevant work experience. 4+ years experience in a business/consulting environment. All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations. Certifications related to area of expertise, where applicable preferred.

Work Environment and Schedule Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance, and work assignments. Position location is flexible but requires a hybrid schedule out of an existing Black & Veatch Office. Travel expected in this role. Comprehensive benefits portfolio including medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, paid vacation, holiday time, and more. Tuition reimbursement, vendor discounts, and performance-based bonus program. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a 100% ESOP-owned structure.