Data Engineer – Power Platform (Utilities/Energy) | Local Candidates | W2

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer (Power Platform / PowerApps) Location: Oakland, CA / San Ramon, CA (Hybrid – 1-2 times/month onsite) Duration: 10 Months Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Microsoft Power Platform (PowerApps) and data integration. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience working with Dataverse, building scalable data solutions, and collaborating with business stakeholders in a customer-facing environment. Experience in utilities or energy domain is highly preferred. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain PowerApps solutions to support business needs • Work extensively with Dataverse, including schema design, security, and integrations • Build and manage data pipelines and ETL processes across multiple systems • Integrate backend systems using Power Platform technologies • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to gather requirements • Ensure secure and efficient data flow across platforms • Deploy and support machine learning models in production environments • Troubleshoot and resolve complex data and application issues • Follow best practices in software engineering (CI/CD, unit testing, source control) • Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance Required Skills & Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering / ETL ecosystem • Strong hands-on experience with PowerApps / Power Platform • Solid understanding of Dataverse (CDS) • Experience with tools like Informatica, Spark, Palantir Foundry, SAP BODS, OBIEE (any) • Knowledge of data integration, pipelines, and data architecture • Experience with machine learning deployment is a plus • Strong communication skills with client/customer-facing experience • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, unit testing, and version control Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience) Additional Notes: • Local candidates within California are strongly preferred • Candidates should be comfortable working in a hybrid model • Prior experience in utilities/energy domain (PG&E or similar) is a plus