Data Engineer
Research • Full Time • Remote / Occasionally In-person • Salary $75,000 - $100,000
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Greenlight America is the leading grassroots campaign force powering the nation’s clean energy transition at the local level. Founded in 2023, we educate, empower, and mobilize volunteers to make their voices heard and win permitting approvals for clean energy projects in their communities. In the past two years we have advanced more than 15 gigawatts of clean power to the grid, more than seven times the size of the Hoover Dam.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Data Engineer will support Greenlight’s core data infrastructure, ensuring that data on clean energy projects, local jurisdictions, and decision makers is reliable, connected, and actionable. This role will transform messy data into structured outputs through well-orchestrated data pipelines.
The Data Engineer will leverage LLMs and strong systems-design skills to solve complex problems in identity resolution and text analysis. This position will work closely with the Senior Data Engineer to develop code base best practices and build clear documentation of our core data pipelines and products.
They will also collaborate with the Research, Partnerships, Communications, and Campaigns teams to deliver data products that advance organizational priorities. A successful candidate will be someone who likes working collaboratively and iteratively, is willing to take risks and is able to build out pipelines without detailed guidance. This position is remote and reports to the Director of Data & Analytics.
PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Build and maintain data pipelines and databases of clean energy projects needing local approvals, local jurisdictions and geographies, and decision makers from a variety of public and proprietary sources, using structured and unstructured data.
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Set up orchestration and data transformations between internal organizing, CRM and database systems.
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Leverage LLMs to work on identity resolution and connect external data to internal data sources.
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Regularly evaluate and improve the quality of data products and processes.
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Work closely with Senior Data Engineer on coding standards and partner with Greenlight’s Research, Partnerships, Communications and Campaigns Team to develop data products that meet strategic needs and advance organizational priorities.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
We are especially interested in candidates with the following qualifications:
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At least 3 years of experience working in data. 1 - 3 years of experience in data engineering, with a preference for experience in issue advocacy or political campaigns.
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Experience building data pipelines from scratch, with a strong understanding of ETL best practices.
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Strong technical communication skills and attention to detail, including experience producing technical documentation.
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Good working knowledge of Python, SQL, Git, dbt and the ability to learn and apply new data tools and techniques efficiently.
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Some experience with cloud-based orchestration and containerization tools.
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Familiarity with establishing strong data standards and testing procedures.
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Experience working collaboratively with non-technical stakeholders.
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Has an orientation toward rapid prototyping and iteration.
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Ability to think creatively, take risks, and objectively evaluate results.
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Passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The base annual salary for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. We offer an excellent benefits package which includes 100% employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited paid time off, monthly technology stipend, and retirement contributions through 401k and Roth plans.
Placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on the candidate’s years of relevant professional experience.
TO APPLY
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Click here to submit a resume and respond to the applicant questionnaire. We ask that each response be concise with no more than 250 words per question.
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If you require accommodations so that you may participate in the selection process, please email accommodations (@) greenlightamerica.org.
Due to the volume of applicants, we will only contact applicants whose skill sets, and experience meet our needs.
Diversity and Equity Opportunity
Greenlight America is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and an anti-racist organization that prohibits discrimination in its governance, programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from public assistance or for any other non-merit based factor. Women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and members of other historically and presently disenfranchised populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our goal is for a work experience that has meaning and impact on the world and on our professional lives, and a workplace where you can feel supported and proud. You can learn more about us at greenlightamerica.org.
This position also supports Greenlight Action, an affiliated 501(c)(4) organization. While motivated by the same core values, Greenlight Ameria and Greenlight Action operate independently of one another and each organization has its own board of directors.