Senior Data Analytics & Power Platform Engineer

Senior Data Analytics & Power Platform Engineer (SQL + PowerBI + PowerApps Specialist)Duration: 8-12 months (candidly, depends on how solid the relationship becomes)100% RemoteThis is for a SQL + PowerBI + PowerApps role with the Power Generation organization. Job description below.Role SummaryClient is seeking hands-onSenior Data Analytics & Power Platform Engineer to support and enhance operational reporting, asset health analytics, and workflow applications used by the team.This role combines deep expertise in Power BI, SQL/data engineering, and full-stack Power Platform development to stabilize and modernize existing reporting and workflow solutions while delivering new digital products that replace manual, Excel-driven processes. The consultant will provide both run support (preventive and corrective maintenance) and build capabilities, owning the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics and workflow solutions from requirements through production support.Key ResponsibilitiesStabilize, optimize, and enhance existing Microsoft Power BI dashboards, reports, data models, and KPI visualizations, improving reliability, performance, and usabilityDesign and develop new dashboards, reports, visualizations, and analytical data models supporting asset health, risk analysis, operational planning, and engineering decision-makingBuild, enhance, and maintain backend data acquisition, transformation, and validation processes using SQL, ETL routines, and Power Platform integrationsProvide preventive and corrective maintenance for existing Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power Automate solutions, including troubleshooting, performance tuning, defect resolution, and release supportLead end-to-end development of new Power Platform products, including requirements gathering, solution design, data modeling, integration, application development, testing, security setup, deployment, and production supportPartner and act as advisor with engineering, planning, and business stakeholders to translate operational needs into scalable data products and workflow solutionsNote: their "lead" experience, or "Lead leaning" experience needs to be with onshore teammates and managers, C-suite - not near or offshore leading. And don't get hung up on "lead". Trusted advisor, SME, client hand-holding, business person is what we need.Required Qualifications8+ years designing and supporting enterprise reporting and workflow solutions using Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and SQLAdvanced experience building and optimizing Power BI semantic models, DAX measures, KPIs, and interactive dashboardsStrong SQL / T-SQL expertise, including data modeling, stored procedures, views, performance tuning, and data validationProven experience building Canvas Apps and integrating with Dataverse, SQL Server, SharePoint, REST APIs, and enterprise data sourcesExperience owning the full application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, development, testing, security, deployment, and production supportStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate operational needs into practical technical solutionsDesired SkillsExperience troubleshooting and supporting production Power Platform environmentsStrong experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and operational data pipelinesExperience designing intuitive UI/UX for Canvas applicationsHands-on experience with access management, role-based security, and auditability in regulated environmentsExperience integrating with enterprise systems such as SAP, GIS, Maximo... operational platformsRecent and deep Utility, asset management, or engineering analytics experience requiredWhat Success Looks LikeQuickly stabilizes and improves the current reporting and application ecosystemDelivers high-quality dashboards and workflow applications with minimal oversightReduces manual effort, improves data reliability, and increases adoption of digital toolsBecomes a trusted hands-on partner to PowerGen Asset Engineering stakeholdersRole requires candidates who are highly professional, positive, and easy to work with. Clear American English communication is non-negotiable due to direct interaction with business and stakeholders. Candidates must be confident communicators, proactive, and solutions-oriented, with a strong ability to operate in compliance-driven environments.Ideal candidate profile:Strong communication skillsBusiness acumen is profoundSelf-starter and able to work independentlyPrior enterprise SAP consulting experienceComfortable in compliance-driven / regulated environmentsStrong stakeholder engagement skills