Data Analyst I

Terracon Consultants, Inc. • Olathe, Kansas, United States • $55.50k - $76.67k / year • 5d ago

Job Description
General Responsibilities:
Provide data management and relational database development support for projects and initiatives across Terracon services. Implement enterprise and relational database management systems. Perform data acquisition, data management, data analysis, and data visualization in support of projects and corporate initiatives. Determine appropriate data sources and methods, develop technical workflows and create technical reporting products. Support field data collection efforts by providing and configuring appropriate tools to meet accuracy and attribution criteria. Responsible for ensuring data governance and data integrity and developing technical documentation and training, as appropriate. Ensure that all data deliverables meet a high level of quality and comply with corporate standards.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities:

Research, acquire, compile, and compare data from public and proprietary sources
Perform data cleanup, processing, verification, and upload to enterprise and relational database management systems
Implement technical workflows
Document project data workflows, data sources, and data limitations
Perform QA/QC review of data
Promote and foster data stewardship, data governance, and data integrity
Assist in the development and implementation of relational database management systems
Assist in the development, automation and implementation of data workflows
Create and configure appropriate tools for field data collection or data review based on project needs
Perform data extraction, transformation, loading and visualizations with tools provided
Enhance existing systems and workflows with custom tools
Extract data from image and PDF sources
Develop and create data tables and other reporting products
Review data processing for efficiency
Coordinate with laboratories to manage project electronic data deliverables for database import
Follows safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
Be responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, data science, environmental science, engineering, computer science or related field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years’ related experience.
Master’s degree preferred.
Experience with database management systems.
Familiarity with relational databases and various programming languages.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.

About Terracon
Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 7,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 180 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon’s growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace.

Terracon’s vision of “Together, we are best at people” is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs.
EEO Statement
Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.