Principal, Data & Analytics Engineer at American Water in Camden, NJ | USD143,000-187,200 | Kablio

Role

Description

software development

platform maintenance

technical design

solution architecture

data integration

stakeholder management

Engage closely with clients to understand what business objectives they want to accomplish through technology enablement and then work with the Customer Enablement team of developers and designers to bring those ideas to life 20%
Perform as a team of strategic, creative, and technical professionals who partner with our clients to solve business problems and meet meaningful business goals 20%
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team
Takes ownership for all technical aspects of data and analytics product solutions including custom code, third party applications, and integrations
Evaluates technical alternatives and feasibility and produce functional/technical designs that offer the best solution to data and analytics problems and requirements
Support the Head of Technology Enablement/Customer Enablement in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
Maintain existing data and analytics solutions for business users by developing, implementing, and maintaining commercial off-the-shelf software solutions, internet/intranet applications, and custom developed systems
Be accountable for specific deliverables in relation to software or web development and/or support .
Connects data and analytics technology with the user, bringing both together in unconventional, innovative ways. 50 %
As needed, lead the technical activity within their area of specialization. 10%
Develop and/or promote technical solutions which support the business requirements within their area of expertise
Maintain Data and Analytics Platforms
Team Development and Management Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members
Identifies, implements and maintains data and analytics solutions in conjunction with a development team and collaborates with teams to establish new product design objectives, including systems requirements and validation criteria
Provides hands-on expert-level assistance to developers

Requirements

aws

snowflake

python

airflow

machine learning

bachelor’s

(AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, Airflow, Kafka)
Data Science, Jupyter Notebooks, AI, Machine Learning)
Possesses a curiosity and a passion towards engaging the imagination of senior level executives in grasping and enabling the fundamentals of data and analytics change.
Appropriate technical certification in data and analytics specialties are preferred.
Experience with the water utility industry is highly desired, but not required.
Expertise with a broad set of interdisciplinary technology specialties [e.g. data, mobility, GIS, collaboration, infrastructure] and/or deep knowledge of data and analytics.
Excellent decision-making ability, balancing what is right with what is realistic
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while simultaneously maintaining the "big picture" view.
Excellent knowledge of data and analytics and applicability for the water and wastewater industries.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and to deliver results through others while overcoming obstacles to success
Possesses a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and an ability to work well under pressure
Data Engineering experience
Bachelor’s / Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related field of Engineering or similar technology field [Equivalent work experience will be considered]
Knows the customer and their business. They know technology and how to enable it
As necessary, up to 15%
Demonstrated ability to work and team with a multitude of different people from various lines of business as well as within Technology & Innovation
Strong verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiences including proven ability to deliver conference presentations.
Experience with Analytics and working with Business-Engineering, building dashboads, (Quicksight, Tableau, PowerBI)
Minimum 12 years of experience working in the technology field required with an additional minimum of 3 years in data and analytics area or equivalent role.
Superior Communication skills
Technology Expertise Act as an expert in a particular field of knowledge [this may be a business/functional area and/or a particular technology] and provide detailed information and advice as necessary in that specialization in order to achieve business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to apply technologies to solve practical problems in a high-tech development environment with multi- function teams for large, complex systems with minimal direction

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1886

Year Established

The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.

14M+ People

Serve Millions Daily

The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.

24 States

National Presence

The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.

130+ Years

Legacy of Excellence

With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.

Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Culture + Values

Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.

Environment + Sustainability

75% reduction

Injury Rate Improvement

The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.

20 billion kWh

Solar Energy Generation

Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.

6.4 billion gallons

Water Saved

Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.

≤1%

Affordable Water Bills

Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.

Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.

Inclusion & Diversity

#11 Ranking

Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.

4 Years

Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.

2022 Pay Equity

Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.

Four Consecutive Years

Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.

Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.

Articles

Careers

Sustainability

Role

Description

software development

platform maintenance

technical design

solution architecture

data integration

stakeholder management

Engage closely with clients to understand what business objectives they want to accomplish through technology enablement and then work with the Customer Enablement team of developers and designers to bring those ideas to life 20%
Perform as a team of strategic, creative, and technical professionals who partner with our clients to solve business problems and meet meaningful business goals 20%
Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high levels of quality for the team
Takes ownership for all technical aspects of data and analytics product solutions including custom code, third party applications, and integrations
Evaluates technical alternatives and feasibility and produce functional/technical designs that offer the best solution to data and analytics problems and requirements
Support the Head of Technology Enablement/Customer Enablement in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and helping to implement an effective system of project governance
Maintain existing data and analytics solutions for business users by developing, implementing, and maintaining commercial off-the-shelf software solutions, internet/intranet applications, and custom developed systems
Be accountable for specific deliverables in relation to software or web development and/or support .
Connects data and analytics technology with the user, bringing both together in unconventional, innovative ways. 50 %
As needed, lead the technical activity within their area of specialization. 10%
Develop and/or promote technical solutions which support the business requirements within their area of expertise
Maintain Data and Analytics Platforms
Team Development and Management Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members
Identifies, implements and maintains data and analytics solutions in conjunction with a development team and collaborates with teams to establish new product design objectives, including systems requirements and validation criteria
Provides hands-on expert-level assistance to developers

Requirements

aws

snowflake

python

airflow

machine learning

bachelor’s

(AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Python, Airflow, Kafka)
Data Science, Jupyter Notebooks, AI, Machine Learning)
Possesses a curiosity and a passion towards engaging the imagination of senior level executives in grasping and enabling the fundamentals of data and analytics change.
Appropriate technical certification in data and analytics specialties are preferred.
Experience with the water utility industry is highly desired, but not required.
Expertise with a broad set of interdisciplinary technology specialties [e.g. data, mobility, GIS, collaboration, infrastructure] and/or deep knowledge of data and analytics.
Excellent decision-making ability, balancing what is right with what is realistic
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while simultaneously maintaining the "big picture" view.
Excellent knowledge of data and analytics and applicability for the water and wastewater industries.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and to deliver results through others while overcoming obstacles to success
Possesses a high energy level, sense of urgency, decisiveness, and an ability to work well under pressure
Data Engineering experience
Bachelor’s / Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science or related field of Engineering or similar technology field [Equivalent work experience will be considered]
Knows the customer and their business. They know technology and how to enable it
As necessary, up to 15%
Demonstrated ability to work and team with a multitude of different people from various lines of business as well as within Technology & Innovation
Strong verbal and written communication skills for a wide variety of audiences including proven ability to deliver conference presentations.
Experience with Analytics and working with Business-Engineering, building dashboads, (Quicksight, Tableau, PowerBI)
Minimum 12 years of experience working in the technology field required with an additional minimum of 3 years in data and analytics area or equivalent role.
Superior Communication skills
Technology Expertise Act as an expert in a particular field of knowledge [this may be a business/functional area and/or a particular technology] and provide detailed information and advice as necessary in that specialization in order to achieve business outcomes
Demonstrated ability to apply technologies to solve practical problems in a high-tech development environment with multi- function teams for large, complex systems with minimal direction

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Since 1886

Year Established

The company was founded in this year, marking the beginning of its journey in water and wastewater services.

14M+ People

Serve Millions Daily

The company delivers water and wastewater services to over fourteen million people across the United States.

24 States

National Presence

The company operates and provides essential water services in a significant portion of the U.S., covering two dozen states.

130+ Years

Legacy of Excellence

With over a century of experience, the company has built a reputation as a leader in water systems and operations.

Provides vital water and wastewater services, ensuring communities have access to clean water.
Has a long history of managing water infrastructure in partnership with municipalities.
Recent projects include modernizing infrastructure, expanding service coverage, and improving water treatment facilities.
Known for innovation in water management, offering sustainable solutions to modern water challenges.
A trusted provider for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the U.S.

Culture + Values

Safety first – safety is our top focus for every employee, customer and community we serve.
Trust, dignity & respect – being dependable, honest, transparent and accountable; ensuring everyone is acknowledged, heard and empowered to thrive.
One team – leveraging our size, scale and expertise to act as a cohesive team working towards a greater purpose.
Environmental leadership – delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable services while acting as a trusted steward of our most precious resource.
High performance – committed to excellence in everything we do, executing to the best of our abilities and addressing issues quickly and transparently.

Environment + Sustainability

75% reduction

Injury Rate Improvement

The injury rate has been reduced by 75% since 2018, demonstrating a strong commitment to workplace safety.

20 billion kWh

Solar Energy Generation

Deployment of solar panels at six treatment facilities generates approximately 20 million kWh annually.

6.4 billion gallons

Water Saved

Leak-detection technology has prevented the loss of 6.4 billion gallons of water per day over five years.

≤1%

Affordable Water Bills

Average residential bills are capped at ≤1% of median household income, ensuring affordability.

Medium‑term GHG goal: reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2035 from a 2020 baseline.
Long‑term GHG goal: achieve net zero scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2050.
Water delivery efficiency: by 2035, reduce water delivered per customer 15% vs 2015 baseline.
Water system resilience: by 2030, increase Utility Resilience Index by 10% vs 2020 baseline.
Drinking water quality compliance tied to employee compensation via Annual Performance Plan.
Infrastructure investment: billions annually, including $28–32 billion over ten years to modernize assets, boost resiliency, reduce leaks and enhance water quality.
In 2022, water‑line replacement rate was 136 years—well ahead of nearly 200‑year industry average.

Inclusion & Diversity

#11 Ranking

Forbes Best Employers for Diversity

Recognized as one of the top employers for diversity in the U.S.

4 Years

Consistently top-scoring utility in the Disability Equality Index.

2022 Pay Equity

Conducted a comprehensive pay equity analysis across the organization.

Four Consecutive Years

Included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for four years.

Chief Inclusion Officer (dual-reporting to CEO & CHRO) leads ID&E strategic plan.
Inclusion & Diversity Advisory Council provides governance and guidance for ID&E efforts.
Four employee business resource groups launched: female empowerment; Black/African American; LGBTQ+; caregivers & disability.
Social-goal tracking includes % female and racial/ethnic diversity based on self-identification.
Annual Performance Plan includes Employee Diversity as performance metric.

Articles

Careers

Sustainability