Engineering Services Specialist

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Engineering Services Specialist to support the Engineering Department and play a key role in the success of the Agency's capital improvement projects and long-term infrastructure initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to essential public works by managing project data, report creation, and improving workflow efficiencies. You'll work closely with engineering and project management staff to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of capital project performance, budgets, and timelines.

As part of the team, you'll gain valuable hands‑on experience with enterprise tools such as Primavera, SAP, Smartsheet, Microsoft Power BI, and the Capital Improvement Program Office (CIPO) project documentation system. You'll support efforts for the department by conducting financial and statistical analyses, generating reports, maintaining technical databases, and preparing key project documentation. Strong skills in Excel, data visualization, and PowerPoint presentation design will be essential to clearly communicate complex information and support data‑driven decision‑making.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, streamlining processes, and contributing to the delivery of sustainable infrastructure solutions in a collaborative, public sector environment.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a major in business, public administration, information science or a closely related field, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in performing administrative, operations, budgetary and similar analyses preferably in construction management or engineering utilizing Primavera or similar software; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience in a public agency is preferred.

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Data Analysis and Interpretation

• Analyze and interpret engineering, construction, financial, and operational data to support informed project and departmental decision‑making.
• Conduct detailed trend analysis and forecasting using statistical and analytical techniques.
• Ensure data integrity through audits and troubleshooting of data‑related issues.

Data Management and Reporting

• Extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from multiple sources for analysis and reporting.
• Generate regular and ad‑hoc reports for management and other departments.
• Automate recurring reports and streamline data processing tasks for improved efficiency.
• Maintain familiarity with database platforms such as Microsoft Access, SQL Server, and MySQL.

Project and Enterprise Systems

• Effectively utilize project management and enterprise software including Primavera, SAP, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and reporting.
• Create complex Excel models leveraging advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros.

Reporting, Visualization, and Documentation

• Prepare clear and accurate reports, visually strong PowerPoint presentations, and project summaries.
• Develop and maintain written materials such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), workflows, budget analyses, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in developing dashboards and visual reports for performance monitoring and data‑driven decision‑making.

• Safety – We are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement – Our commitment to professional development ensures that our team members are always equipped with the latest knowledge and skills.
• Efficiency – We strive to optimize our processes and resources to deliver the highest quality services in the most effective manner.
• Collaboration – By leveraging diverse perspectives and expertise, we create innovative solutions and drive our mission forward.
• Accountability – By owning our responsibilities, following through on our commitments, and doing the right thing when no one is looking, we ensure that we meet our goals and uphold our standards of…