Data Analyst

Wright-Pierce has an exciting opportunity for a Data Analyst based in our Portland Maine office. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement data analytics solutions that support both business operations and engineering projects. We are looking to leverage data-driven insights to drive our strategic decisions and innovation. The successful candidate will be able to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to enhance decision-making and optimize business and engineering outcomes through data-centric intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and analyze large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to support business decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights.
• Conduct data quality assessments and implement data cleansing processes.
• Utilize statistical methods and tools to interpret data and generate meaningful insights.
• Ability to translate data into actionable plans and effectively communicate results to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Remain informed with the newest advancements in data analysis techniques and tools.

Essential Functions

• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL Python, R, and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and to work collaboratively with a team.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in the civil and environmental engineering industry or with a professional services firm.
• Experience in managing large datasets and working with structured and unstructured data sources.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and algorithms.
• Familiarity with big data technologies such as Hadoop or Spark.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or a related field.

Your Benefits

Wright-Pierce’s goal is to foster a culture of health and wellness. We accomplish this by creating a work environment that promotes healthy living, encourages volunteerism, and supports personal development and well-being. To achieve this goal, we offer a variety of benefits, some of which are highlighted below. Check out our full benefits overview for more. 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning on date of hire
• Wellness program with fitness reimbursement
• Mental health and well-being benefit
• Paid volunteer hours
• 401(k) match with employer match and profit-sharing contribution with no vesting period
• Defined career development path, mentorship program, and Wright-Pierce University training program
• Paid time off, paid and floating holidays, and paid parental leave
• Flexible work schedules and hybrid work environment 

Best in Class Engagement

Our recent employee engagement survey, conducted by The Employee Engagement Group, revealed a highly engaged workforce with 87% responding and 94% of respondents indicating they would recommend Wright-Pierce as a place to work. These results are best-in-class for the A/E/C industry and reflect our commitment to creating a positive work environment. The firm’s top performing areas, based on employee feedback, include respect for others, opportunities to socialize, career opportunities, and life-work balance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Wright-Pierce we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.