Data Analytics Engineer

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together! As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will be part of the IT Data Services team, working closely with business users across various departments to help them gain actionable insights from their data and create value for Boskalis. You will support multiple projects by managing, analyzing, and reporting on data related to time writing, purchase orders, workforce planning, and more.

Must Have

• 5+ years of proven experience in data analytics, BI consultancy and/or data engineering
• Strong end-to-end Power BI skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or a related field
• Proficiency in SQL for data selection and querying
• Solid understanding of ETL processes
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable dashboards
• Ability to bridge communication between business and IT
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in dynamic and multi-cultural environments

Good to Have

• Advanced data analytics and performance optimization techniques
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, VBA)
• Experience with data warehousing, including Kimball and generic data modeling principles
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and the Azure platform
• Knowledge of AI applications in BI and how they can enhance analytics

Perks & Benefits

• Career opportunities and development
• Warm welcome and online onboarding program
• Plenty of opportunities for personal development with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy

Company Description

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase in global trade, demand for (new) energy, and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects.

Within a vibrant company culture, you will be working as part of a diverse, international team of experts. We offer you the opportunity to realize your full personal potential and expand your professional career by creating new horizons. Together!

Job Description

As a Data Analytics Engineer, you will be part of the IT Data Services team, working closely with business users across various departments to help them gain actionable insights from their data and create value for Boskalis.

You will support multiple projects by managing, analyzing, and reporting on data related to time writing, purchase orders, workforce planning, and more.

Your work will combine both technical and strategic responsibilities:

• Developing, optimizing, and maintaining interactive dashboards (primarily in Power BI) that drive informed decision-making.
• Assisting business content creators with guidance and best practices for BI analysis.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to define data needs, translate business questions into technical solutions.
• Managing the Power BI platform, including license administration, monitoring performance, and resolving operational issues.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement and long-term vision of the team in how we help our business to make data-driven decisions that deliver value.

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years of proven experience in data analytics, BI consultancy and/or data engineering.
• Strong end-to-end Power BI skills — from requirements gathering, data modeling, and visualization to publishing reports and iterating based on feedback.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science or a related field.
• Proficiency in SQL for data selection and querying, with a solid understanding of ETL processes.
• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable dashboards and bridge communication between business and IT.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects in dynamic and multi-cultural environments.

Preferred:

• Advanced data analytics and performance optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, VBA).
• Experience with data warehousing, including Kimball and generic data modeling principles.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and the Azure platform.
• Knowledge of AI applications in BI and how they can enhance analytics.

Qualifications

What you can expect

• Career opportunities: We challenge you every day to get better. Together, we realize your full personal and professional career by creating development opportunities.
• Warm welcome: We warmly welcome our new colleagues, so they feel at home as soon as possible. During your online onboarding program, we give you all the ins and outs of Boskalis!
• Career development: Plenty of opportunities to realize your full potential. Challenge yourself with (online) courses in our Boskalis academy.

Extra information

• Your team: You will be part of the IT Data Service team.
• Where you will work: You will work from our office in Abu Dhabi.
• Full-time/ part-time job: The position of data engineer is a full-time job.
• Procedure: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held online or in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

Additional Information

Want to know more?

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position, please contact Melisha Nazareth, Corporate Recruiter via our career page.

Interested? Please apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

Please note: Boskalis never requests a financial contribution to arrange visas or other documents related to a job vacancy. Be wary of individuals who pretend to be our recruiters and ask for such contributions.

Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way; at Boskalis, we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.

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