Job Title:
Senior PowerBI and Database Administrator
Location:
Remote (U.S. based)
FLSA Classification
Exempt
Job Description:
Orbital Engineering is looking for a Senior Power BI SME and Database Administrator to lead our enterprise BI environment from the ground up. You'll arrive on Day 1 ready to build — designing high-impact dashboards, establishing governance standards, and mentoring a growing team. You should have a comprehensive understanding of database setup and administration, relational database architecture, data governance, and the movement of data across enterprise systems. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, supporting executives, project managers, and operations leadership across the enterprise.
Essential Functions
Power BI Development
- Build, maintain, and optimize dashboards, reports, semantic models, and data visualizations supporting enterprise decision-making
- Migrate and improve existing dashboards, including embedding within Deltek Vantagepoint
- Develop DAX measures, data models, drill paths, and reporting logic for accurate, scalable analysis
- Troubleshoot and resolve performance, modeling, and calculation issues across environments
Platform Administration & Governance
- Own the Power BI tenant end-to-end — workspace governance, security, deployment pipelines, and platform configuration
- Implement Row-Level Security (RLS), Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) integration, and data access controls
- Configure and maintain On-Premises Data Gateways
- Build toward a self-service BI model with training materials and governance frameworks that reduce one-off requests
Database Administration & SQL
- Support SQL Server environments including query optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning
- Write and optimize advanced SQL — CTEs, complex joins, and performance analysis
- Full DBA scope (backups, HA/DR, replication) to be confirmed during hiring process
Automation & Workflow
- Build automated workflows using Power Automate and Microsoft Power Platform
- Develop PowerShell scripts and API-based automation to reduce manual administration
Mentorship & Standards
- Mentor junior BI team members on DAX, data modeling, dashboard development, and best practices
- Establish and enforce team standards for development, documentation, and delivery quality
Data Sources You'll Work With
- Deltek Vantagepoint
- Jira
- Aconex
- SharePoint
- SQL Server
- Excel
- Work Management System
- AutoCAD
Other Duties
- Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or related field preferred
- 8+ years in Power BI development, platform administration, or a related BI/data role
- Proven experience building Power BI environments from scratch — governance, naming standards, deployment pipelines
- Experience migrating Tableau dashboards to Power BI
- Strong DAX, data modeling, and visualization design skills
- Advanced SQL — CTEs, complex joins, query optimization, performance tuning
- SQL Server database experience — query development, data modeling, and support
- Experience with On-Premises Data Gateways and Power Automate
- Strong communicator — able to translate data findings for non-technical audiences
- Proven mentorship experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification (PL-300)
- Master's degree in a related technical discipline
- Deltek Vantagepoint integration experience
- Microsoft Entra ID / Azure AD, PowerShell, Azure DevOps / CI/CD pipeline experience
- Python (Pandas) for data preparation
- Microsoft Fabric familiarity
- Background in engineering, utilities, or industrial services
Location Note:
This is a remote position. Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.
Salary Range:
- $95,000 - $125,000 annually (based on experience, qualifications, and location)
Benefits:
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. We also provide company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program to ensure you have the support and flexibility you need both professionally and personally.
About Orbital:
Powered by People, Driven by Solutions
Since 1969, Orbital has been specializing in project development, project execution and asset management for the heavy industrial sectors and utilities. Our regional offices, hands-on mentality, and world-wide integrated teams provide an ability to leverage subject matter experts and industry best-practices wherever a project may lie geographically. Our focus steadfastly remains on finding and delivering the best solution, regardless of where that team sits across our organization. At Orbital, our power is our people.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Bachelor's degree required; 8+ years in Power BI or BI/data roles; advanced DAX, SQL, data modeling, governance, platform administration, Power Automate, and mentorship experience required.
Key Responsibilities
- building dashboards
- administering databases
- mentoring team
Skills & Tools
Microsoft Power BI, Deltek Vantagepoint, DAX, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), On-Premises Data Gateways, SQL Server, Microsoft Power Automate, Microsoft Power Platform, PowerShell, Jira, Aconex, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Tableau, Azure DevOps, CI/CD, Python, Pandas, Microsoft Fabric
Job Details
- Category: Information Technology
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — United States
- Salary: USD 95,000 – 125,000 / year
- Languages: English
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Retirement plan
About Orbital Engineering
A project development, execution, and asset management company serving heavy industrial and utility sectors. — Industry: Consulting Services