Sr. Data Engineer

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (“HQC US”) develops, invests, and delivers solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects through Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) services in North America.

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.

As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Data Engineer will build, integrate, test, and maintain data pipelines to improve the reliability of Construction data, focusing on simplifying and streamlining processes of data acquisition and reporting related to construction project execution and commercial management.

This position reports to the Sr. Manager, Business Process or another management personnel that the team lead may designate. This position is in Ankeny, IA, and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. Overtime and weekend working hours will be required as needed. This position is expected to travel up to 10%.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Construct, integrate, test, and sustain data pipelines to enhance the reliability of HQC construction data.
• Develop queries for use in Power BI reports, focusing on efficient and automated back-end queries.
• Automate workflows and integrate within existing project management software.
• Address data system failures and inefficiencies, providing critical feedback to users and developers to minimize downtime.
• Modify existing data pipelines to ensure adaptability and scalability to external system upgrades or business process changes.
• Author standard operating procedures and guidelines to facilitate data user training.
• Manage the support and ongoing development of application and data integration platforms.
• Build, develop, and lead a team of data, integration, and analytics professionals supporting the division.
• Advise on developing and deploying new data technologies and capabilities in support of business strategies and needs.
• Provide overall leadership in integration governance, quality control, and information auditing, including working with application developers and clients to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate usage.
• Possess expert knowledge of logical and physical data modeling to ensure consistent and efficient application of technologies.
• Work closely with development teams in an advisory capacity to understand division requirements that add value to system design and implementation.
• Attend work regularly and punctually as scheduled, and comply with the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures

REQUIRED QUALIFICATONS

• High school diploma or GED required, bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, IS/IT preferred, and five or more years of experience in business operations managing data preferred.
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, DAX, Power BI, and Java.
• Experience with data management, analytics, and deployment of system solutions.
• Fundamental understanding and experience with P6, HCSS, Procore, and other construction project management applications.
• Ability to automate workflows and build integrations within existing project management software.
• Ability to troubleshoot data system failures and inefficiencies and provide critical feedback to users and developers.
• Ability to simplify and summarize complex topics for non-technical audiences, and translate non-technical stakeholder needs into technical solutions.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage change and priorities in a dynamic environment.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ), Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), and San Francisco, USA (Energy Storage/Inverter & Software HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.

Benefits*

· Medical, Dental, Vision

· Paid Time Off

· Tuition Reimbursement

· 401K

· Paid Holidays

* All benefits dependent on role and eligibility

Physical, Mental, & Physical Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Mobility

Standing: 20% of time

Sitting: 70% of time

Walking: 10% of time

Strength

Pulling: up to 10 Pounds

Pushing: up to 10 Pounds

Carrying: up to 10 Pounds

Lifting: up to 10 Pounds

Agility (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning: F

Twisting: F

Bending: O

Crouching: O

Balancing: N

Climbing: N

Crawling: N

Kneeling: N

Dexterity (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing: F

Handling: F

Reaching: F

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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