Data Engineer

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals :

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivate Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that is anchored in our collective mindsets : collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN :

About the Job :

The Business Intelligence department is looking for a Data Engineer with a consultative approach to pipeline development and data architecture to support high-impact, enterprise-wide analytics. This role is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers operational insights and long-term planning at San Diego International Airport. As a key contributor within a lean, agile team, the Data Engineer partners directly with stakeholders to understand evolving needs, balance competing priorities, and deliver scalable solutions that meet both technical and strategic goals.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in cloud platforms, SQL and NoSQL databases, ETL / ELT pipelines, and data warehousing concepts. They should be highly adaptable, thrive in fast-moving environments, and feel confident acting as a subject matter expert across departments. A calm, even-keeled presence and the ability to pivot are essential for success in this space.

This is more than just engineering pipelines—it’s enabling the future of air travel in San Diego. You’ll be directly contributing to infrastructure projects, operational insights, and regional mobility strategy at one of the most complex and high-performing single-runway airports in the US.

What You’ll Do :

The Skills You Need :

About the Team :

At the Airport Authority, the Business Intelligence Department is where data takes flight. They build the infrastructure, analytics, and reporting tools that turn complexity into clarity by helping leaders make smarter, faster decisions across more than 40 business and operational systems. Every dashboard, dataset, and data model bring the organization closer to its goal : a truly data-driven airport experience.

The Data Warehousing & ETL team sits at the heart of this transformation. They’re not maintaining what’s been built, they’re building what’s next. With AWS powering the cloud, Snowflake as the data warehouse, and Power BI as the visualization tool of choice, this team designs scalable pipelines that connect a constantly evolving data landscape. Collaborative, curious, and endlessly inventive, they’re creating the platform that fuels automation, innovation, and insight across SAN and beyond.

Requirements

The Experience You Need to Have

Preferred Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements :

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

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