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Get Access To All Jobs<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell, LLC </strong>is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell, LLC</strong> is a proud recipient of the following <strong>2025</strong> awards:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></li>
</ul></div><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Job Description</span></strong></p>
<p>The Enterprise Data Engineer supports the organization’s core enterprise systems and data platforms, with responsibilities spanning ERP technical support, data pipeline development, and system integrations. This role helps ensure reliable system operations while enabling scalable analytics and reporting solutions across the organization. This role also serves as a key technical partner to the software development team, assisting with the management of on-premises infrastructure and the modernization of deployment workflows.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide technical support and troubleshooting for the organization’s ERP platform and related integrations.</li>
<li>Assist with ERP system maintenance, upgrades, testing, and performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes supporting the Microsoft Fabric data platform.</li>
<li>Integrate data from ERP and other business systems to support analytics and reporting initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with BI developers and analysts to support Power BI datasets and reporting solutions.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems, including ERP, Quickbase, and other applications.</li>
<li>Document system configurations, data pipelines, and integration processes while supporting ongoing platform improvements.</li>
<li>Infrastructure Bridge: Provide secondary support for the development team’s on-premises Windows/IIS environment, ensuring server stability for hosted applications and databases.</li>
<li>Deployment Support: Partner with software developers to transition manual "local" deployments into automated CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps.</li>
<li>Environment Stewardship: Monitor on-premises SQL Server health (backups, performance, and storage) to support both the ERP and the broader data platform.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>ERP:</strong> Experience supporting ERP or enterprise business systems.</li>
<li><strong>SQL:</strong> Strong SQL and data troubleshooting skills.</li>
<li><strong>ETL:</strong> Experience with ETL processes and modern data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or similar).</li>
<li><strong>BI</strong>: Familiarity with Power BI data models and analytics environments.</li>
<li><strong>DevOps Mindset:</strong> Basic experience with (or a strong desire to learn) Azure DevOps pipeline configuration and automation.</li>
<li><strong>Windows Server Familiarity:</strong> Practical knowledge of IIS (site configuration/SSL)</li>
<li><strong>Automation Scripting:</strong> Ability to use PowerShell or similar tools to automate routine server maintenance or data movement tasks.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer </strong></p>
<p>While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.</p>
<p>Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.</p>
<p>#LI-WS</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$92,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$120,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell Benefits:</strong> To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work/Life:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous Paid Time Off</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Parental Leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work schedules are available for some positions</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Compensation:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive Compensation packages </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation </li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tuition Assistance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Student Loan Repayment </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Referrals </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dependent Care Match</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>‘Atwell’ness:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Family Planning & IVF Benefits</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pet Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services</span></li>
</ul></div>
<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who We Are</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell, LLC </strong>is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 2,000+ passionate team members across 70+ locations and growing!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell, LLC</strong> is a proud recipient of the following <strong>2025</strong> awards:</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Ten consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” by Zweig Group (#11)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized in Crain's “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><br></span></li>
</ul></div><p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Job Description</span></strong></p>
<p>The Enterprise Data Engineer supports the organization’s core enterprise systems and data platforms, with responsibilities spanning ERP technical support, data pipeline development, and system integrations. This role helps ensure reliable system operations while enabling scalable analytics and reporting solutions across the organization. This role also serves as a key technical partner to the software development team, assisting with the management of on-premises infrastructure and the modernization of deployment workflows.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Provide technical support and troubleshooting for the organization’s ERP platform and related integrations.</li>
<li>Assist with ERP system maintenance, upgrades, testing, and performance monitoring.</li>
<li>Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes supporting the Microsoft Fabric data platform.</li>
<li>Integrate data from ERP and other business systems to support analytics and reporting initiatives.</li>
<li>Collaborate with BI developers and analysts to support Power BI datasets and reporting solutions.</li>
<li>Develop and maintain integrations between enterprise systems, including ERP, Quickbase, and other applications.</li>
<li>Document system configurations, data pipelines, and integration processes while supporting ongoing platform improvements.</li>
<li>Infrastructure Bridge: Provide secondary support for the development team’s on-premises Windows/IIS environment, ensuring server stability for hosted applications and databases.</li>
<li>Deployment Support: Partner with software developers to transition manual "local" deployments into automated CI/CD pipelines within Azure DevOps.</li>
<li>Environment Stewardship: Monitor on-premises SQL Server health (backups, performance, and storage) to support both the ERP and the broader data platform.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Qualifications</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>ERP:</strong> Experience supporting ERP or enterprise business systems.</li>
<li><strong>SQL:</strong> Strong SQL and data troubleshooting skills.</li>
<li><strong>ETL:</strong> Experience with ETL processes and modern data platforms (Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, or similar).</li>
<li><strong>BI</strong>: Familiarity with Power BI data models and analytics environments.</li>
<li><strong>DevOps Mindset:</strong> Basic experience with (or a strong desire to learn) Azure DevOps pipeline configuration and automation.</li>
<li><strong>Windows Server Familiarity:</strong> Practical knowledge of IIS (site configuration/SSL)</li>
<li><strong>Automation Scripting:</strong> Ability to use PowerShell or similar tools to automate routine server maintenance or data movement tasks.</li>
</ul>
<p> </p>
<p><strong>Disclaimer </strong></p>
<p>While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.</p>
<p>Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.</p>
<p>#LI-WS</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Pay Range </div><div class="pay-range"><span>$92,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$120,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Atwell Benefits:</strong> To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Work/Life:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generous Paid Time Off</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Parental Leave</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible work schedules are available for some positions</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Compensation:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Competitive Compensation packages </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation </li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Tuition Assistance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Student Loan Repayment </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employee Referrals </span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Dependent Care Match</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>‘Atwell’ness:</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Family Planning & IVF Benefits</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Pet Insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services</span></li>
</ul></div>
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Data Engineer
Leverage data engineering's strong specialty occupation fit
Data engineering roles require deep knowledge of distributed systems, database architecture, and programming - a clear match for H-1B specialty occupation requirements. Job descriptions for this role rarely face the ambiguity challenges that more general analyst titles do.
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Snowflake SnowPro Core, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, and AWS Data Analytics Specialty certifications validate your expertise. They signal to employers that you can hit the ground running on their data stack.
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A STEM-eligible degree gives you up to 3 years of work authorization through OPT. Data pipelines are complex and company-specific - employers are more likely to sponsor someone who already knows their Airflow DAGs and Spark jobs.
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Data engineering sits firmly on the software engineering side of the data spectrum. Emphasize skills in Spark, Airflow, dbt, and cloud infrastructure to distinguish your role from more general data positions when filing under SOC 15-1252.
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Is it easier to get visa sponsorship as a data engineer compared to a data scientist?
Data engineers and data scientists have comparable sponsorship strength, but the pathways differ slightly. Data engineer roles are closer to software engineering in scope, which gives them strong specialty occupation standing with USCIS. Data scientist roles often require advanced degrees, which provides an advantage through the H-1B visa master's cap exemption. Both are highly sponsorable, but data engineers may have an edge at companies with larger infrastructure needs.
Do cloud certifications like AWS or GCP help with H-1B approval for data engineers?
Cloud certifications do not directly affect H-1B approval, as the visa requires a bachelor's degree rather than certifications. However, they strengthen the overall petition by providing additional evidence that the role demands specialized technical knowledge. They also make you more competitive in the hiring process, which indirectly improves sponsorship chances by demonstrating alignment between your skills and the position's requirements.
Which industries sponsor data engineers most actively?
Technology companies are the largest sponsors, but financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce are close behind. Any company investing heavily in real-time analytics, data lakes, or ML infrastructure needs data engineers to build and maintain that foundation. Fintech companies and large banks are particularly active sponsors because their data pipelines are business-critical and require specialized expertise in distributed systems and regulatory data handling.
Do data engineers need a computer science degree specifically for visa sponsorship?
A computer science degree is the most common path, but degrees in information systems, software engineering, mathematics, or electrical engineering also qualify. The key is that the employer's job description lists your degree field among the qualifying fields for the position. USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree relates to the job duties, so a degree in statistics or applied math combined with strong technical experience in data pipeline development can work well.
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What technical skills should I highlight in a data engineer visa petition?
Proficiency in SQL, Python, and distributed computing frameworks like Spark or Kafka are foundational. Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake) and data orchestration tools (Airflow, dbt, Dagster) demonstrates the specialized technical depth USCIS looks for. Listing these specific technologies in the petition documentation helps distinguish the role from general software development and strengthens the specialty occupation case.
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When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign worker for a work visa, they are legally required to pay at least the "prevailing wage", the average wage paid to workers in the same occupation, in the same geographic area, with similar experience. This is set by the Department of Labor to prevent employers from hiring foreign workers at below-market rates. The prevailing wage varies significantly by role, location, and experience level. For example, a data engineer in California will have a different prevailing wage than the same role in a smaller state. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search Page.