Data Scientist

Company: Kiewit
Location: Omaha
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

Home District/Group: DHO Kiewit Data ServicesDepartment: Data ServicesMarket: Corporate Home OfficeEmployment Type: Full TimePosition OverviewKiewit Data Services' (KDS) mission is to make Kiewit the premier data-driven organization in our industry. To accomplish this, our projects and districts need to have the right data, of the right quality, with the right level of analysis, available to them at the right time. KDS is a cross-functional organization with employees that have expertise in data, technology, support, and operations backgrounds. Our core functions are data Quality, Governance, Enablement, Analytics, and Data Science.LocationThis position is based in the office at our headquarters, in Omaha Nebraska. This is not a remote work opportunity. We do offer relocation assistance.Responsibilities

• Perform problem formation, data cleaning, data analysis, predictive modeling, presentation of results, and continuous improvement for machine learning opportunities in the engineering and construction space.
• Present model results and their applications to executive leadership.
• Create training materials and provide in-person training to department managers and engineers.
• Adhere to software engineering best practices for architecture, development, and maintenance.
• Develop and deploy model APIs to Azure.
• Collaborate with data engineering to design data pipelines for data science projects.
• Collaborate with other data science team members to complete projects and improve departmental processes.Qualifications
  • BA/BS in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field; with demonstrated interest and experience in data analysis. Candidates holding advanced degrees (Master's or Ph.D.) in these disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
  • Minimum of 1+ years Python programming required.
  • Proficiency with SQL to support data acquisition functions required.
  • Must have a minimum of two years experience working as a Data Scientist with real-world experience applying machine learning techniques (Gradient boosting, PyTorch, linear regression, KNN, etc.) and deploying models, with an interest in applying these skills for our engineering and construction projects.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate key findings or relationships using Python data visualization techniques (such as Plotly, seaborn) to key stakeholders and experience presenting data, models, and findings to technical audiences.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating to achieve the best solutions for our engineering and construction teams.
  • Minimum of 2+ years experience developing and monitoring production software and CI/CD pipelines.Initial projects will include:
    • Use of large language models to clean and augment engineering data.
    • Conversion of mechanical equipment and engineered equipment to construction quantities.
    • Predictions of engineering cost, duration, and schedule.
    • Automation for design routing for storm drainage and conduit.Other Requirements:
      • Work productively and meet deadlines timely.
      • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
      • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
      • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.We offer our full-time staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.There's no limit to what you'll do at Kiewit. Whether you're building or supporting projects that provide communities with dependable energy, safe transportation, clean water, or access to health care, the work you do will positively impact people's lives for generations to come.Here you'll have endless opportunities to expand your expertise through on-the-job experience and internal and external training and development opportunities.Kiewit is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe a diverse workforce is vital to the success of our business. We continue our efforts to attract, develop and retain employees from all backgrounds who are passionate about our industry.We are committed to veteran and military hiring and will consider relevant military experience as equivalent to qualification requirements.
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