Contract Data / Analytics Engineer (Short-Term Project)
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About the Client
Pacific Star Excavating is an established excavation and construction company based in Washington State, serving Washington and Oregon since 1995. The company specializes in excavation, underground utilities, site work, demolition, and infrastructure projects. (Pacific Star Excavating, Inc - PSX)
They are looking for a hands-on Data / Analytics Engineer to support a short-term modernization initiative involving Power Apps workflows, database design, and data automation.
Project Overview
The current workflow relies heavily on SharePoint Lists and Power Apps. The client needs an engineer who can redesign the architecture into a more scalable, database-backed solution while ensuring the existing Power App remains synchronized and operational.
This is a fast-paced engagement for someone who can quickly assess the current setup, recommend improvements, and execute efficiently.
Responsibilities
Replace SharePoint Lists with a scalable database-backed workflow
Design and implement ETL/data ingestion processes
Import/export and process CSV-based project estimate data
Clean, parse, and prepare operational datasets
Maintain synchronization between the database and Power Apps
Recommend technical solutions and explain tradeoffs clearly to stakeholders
Build dashboards and data visualizations when needed
Collaborate directly with the client in a consultative capacity
Required Skills
Strong experience with:
Power Apps
Power Automate
SharePoint Lists
Database design and data modeling
ETL/data pipeline development
Experience handling CSV ingestion and transformation workflows
Strong communication and consultative/problem-solving mindset
Ability to work independently with high ownership
Nice to Have
Experience building dashboards and data visualizations
UI/UX exposure or frontend sensibility
Previous experience modernizing legacy internal workflows
Engagement Details
Contract duration: Approximately 2 weeks
Location: Fully remote
Client based in: Washington State (USA)
Compensation: Approximately USD 2.5K–3K for the contractor
Start: ASAP
Ideal Candidate
Someone proactive, technically strong, and execution-focused — capable of not only building solutions, but also helping the client understand why a specific approach is the best fit.