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Data Engineering Manager
full-time•Jacksonville
About this role
About The Energy Authority
The Energy Authority is a public power-owned, nonprofit corporation with offices in Jacksonville, Florida, and Bellevue (Seattle), Washington. TEA provides public power utilities with access to advanced resources and technology systems so they can respond competitively in the changing energy markets. Through partnership with TEA, utilities benefit from an experienced organization that is singularly focused on deriving the maximum value of their assets from the market.
Join Our Team as a Data Engineering Manager
Are you a strategic technical leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, data, and collaboration? TEA is looking for a Data Engineering Manager to guide the development of our enterprise data ecosystem and drive cloud-first, data-centric solutions that support both internal teams and external clients. In this high-impact role, you’ll partner directly with Managers and Directors across the organization, influencing data strategy while leading a team of talented engineers to build scalable, secure, and business-critical data products. If you love shaping strategy and rolling up your sleeves to solve complex problems—whether designing cloud architectures, reviewing critical implementations, or modeling best practices—this is an opportunity to make your mark. You’ll play a pivotal role in TEA’s cloud transformation and help define the future of data at TEA.
What You’ll Do
Identify and articulate effective cloud-based strategies to meet TEA’s evolving data engineering needs
Lead the design and development of business-critical and client-supporting cloud data solutions
Ensure the stability, integrity, security, and efficient operation of cloud data solutions supporting analytics and machine learning initiatives
Lead the development of TEA’s Data Lake architecture, including data modeling, ELT processes, and data pipeline standards
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers to build a high-performing and collaborative team
Influence decision-making and champion best practices across engineering and business stakeholder groups
Technical Skills We’re Looking For
Expertise in Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Fabric, Azure Data Factory)
Deep expertise in Azure Databricks, including Notebook development, Workflows, and Asset Bundles
Proven ability to design and implement modern data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses, data mesh, streaming pipelines)
Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and modern data engineering frameworks
Strong understanding of APIs, data integration patterns, data governance frameworks, and security/compliance standards
Experience optimizing pipelines, architectures, and queries for performance and cost
Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data security principles
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, or business stakeholders
Ability to write polished professional content such as presentations, speeches, and publications
Ability to effectively present information to senior management, public groups, or boards of directors
Management Responsibilities
Direct supervision of Enterprise Data Team personnel responsible for Data Engineering functions
Interviewing, hiring, training, and developing employees
Planning, assigning, and directing daily work
Conducting performance evaluations and providing ongoing feedback
Rewarding excellence and addressing performance issues
Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws
Promoting strong communication, teamwork, and a culture of accountability
Education & Experience
Master’s degree (M.A.) or equivalent preferred
4–10 years of related experience and/or technical leadership
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
If you’re ready to lead transformative data initiatives and help shape the future of TEA’s data strategy, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and bring your expertise to a team where innovation, collaboration, and impact come together.
TEA Values
TEA employees share a common sense of purpose. When TEA accomplishes its mission, the result is improved quality of life for the citizens and businesses of the communities our clients serve.
TEA employees exceed the expectations of those they serve, deliver services with the highest standards of fair, honest, and ethical behavior, set the standard for service and expertise in our industry, embody a spirit of collaboration, and embrace TEA’s founding entrepreneurial spirit by seizing opportunities to deliver value.
If you are self-motivated, driven to deliver excellence, and passionate about your career, TEA is the perfect place for you.
It’s YOUR Future. It’s OUR Future.
What you'll do
- The Data Engineering Manager will lead the design and development of cloud data solutions and ensure the stability and security of these systems. They will also mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team while influencing data strategy across the organization.
About The Energy Authority Inc
The Energy Authority (TEA®) is the strategic partner of choice in providing energy solutions to public power. We are wholly-owned and directed by our public power Members who participate in our organization's decision-making. Today, over 80 public power utilities across the nation are TEA Members and Partners, representing more than 30,000 MW of combined generation assets across all fuel types.
Portfolio management, trading, optimization, renewables procurement, deep-dive analytics, collaboration, and resource planning—that’s the power of The Energy Authority. TEA understands the unique needs of multi-member organizations and the value in economies of scale. TEA turns data into insight and insight into action.
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