IT Data Lead Engineer | Trading and Supply

Engineers and Constructors International Inc. • Houston, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the ECI Group's Professional Technical Services Network as a contract IT Data Engineering (Data Lead) - Trading & Supply (Crude & Products). This is a Houston based contract role with an anticipated April 2, 2026 start date and ending on December 30, 2029.

NOTE: You must be a US Citizen or Permanent US resident to qualify for the position.

Our client (Shell Trading & Supply) is seeking an experienced IT Data Lead to help shape data strategy and deliver key analysis and design inputs supporting a major ETRM transformation initiative. In this role, you’ll act as a subject matter expert across multiple IT systems/domains, partnering with stakeholders to drive pragmatic, high-impact data and solution decisions.
About the role
Data Strategy, analysis and design deliverables are aimed to be completed as inputs to GIP (could initially be a p/t role - this needs further discussion and alignment). As the IT Data Lead you will:

Requirements

• crude
• ETRM transformation
• Openlink Endur
• Trading & Supply

Nice To Haves

• Experience defining and governing data strategy for large-scale transformations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business and IT teams in Trading & Supply environments.
• Hands-on familiarity with Agile delivery practices and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead data strategy, analysis, and design deliverables to enable downstream project execution.
• Provide functional and technical support on moderately complex applications and infrastructure to experienced colleagues.
• Operate independently—setting priorities, driving clarity, and delivering outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) across multiple IT systems/domains, advising on best practices and optimal platform usage.
• Identify improvement opportunities and recommend practical enhancements to data/process/technology approaches.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed