Data Engineer - Data Insights & AI

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we are building a Digital and Data capability, working to apply digital expertise to some of the most ambitious urban and infrastructure developments around the world.

In Digital and Data we work with clients to establish their digital infrastructure needs, then develop place-based digital strategies by exploring the assets required and benefits they can bring key stakeholders. We support the design, deployment, cybersecurity and operation of networks, Smart City platforms and operational technology. In this emerging business area, we work with cities, local authorities and developer clients, leading telecom operators and investors, manufacturing clients, IoT providers and development owners.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our growing data team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives. You will play a key role in transforming raw data into actionable insights using modern data engineering practices and tools like Fabric and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines for data ingestion, transformation, and integration.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
• Optimize data workflows and ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across systems.
• Develop and maintain data models and dashboards using Power BI to support business decision-making.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and resolve data-related issues.
• Document data processes, architecture, and workflows.
  
  
  

Here's what you'll need

• Data Engineering Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala for data manipulation and pipeline development
• Data Analytics Ability to analyze large datasets and derive meaningful insights; familiarity with statistical methods and data profiling
• Power BI Hands-on experience in building interactive dashboards, data models, and reports using Power BI
• Data Transformation Strong experience with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Apache)
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms (Fabric, Azure, Palantir Foundry)
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
  
  
  

At Jacobs, from our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions—we are committed to fostering a culture of care where you can truly be yourself. Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally, leveraging our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds to power our collective strength. We collaborate and share to ensure mutual success.

Safety, flexibility, and professional growth remain paramount in our workplace culture. We provide flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities to make a positive impact through global giving and volunteering programmes. Jacobs offers you the support and resources to maximise your potential and help clients worldwide create a better future.

Begin your Jacobs career in an environment that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work—today, tomorrow, and beyond.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.