Data Visualization & User Experience (UX) Engineer
Is this for you?
- You enjoy solving problems, cleaning data, and making insights click.
- You like mixing design with tech and collaborating across teams.
- You’re curious, detail oriented, and eager to learn new tools.
Why this career is a great choice
If you like turning messy data into stories people actually understand, this is your lane. Demand is strong in energy, with solid pay, benefits, and remote/hybrid options (varies by employer/region). Your dashboards guide real decisions—from grid reliability to project budgets. It blends design, analytics, and storytelling.
There’s also a clear path to advance: analyst → senior → analytics engineer → BI manager or data product.
Learn how to organize data, turn it into charts and dashboards, and write simple code to explore patterns, and you’ll be dangerous (in a good way!).
Salary Range
$54,080 - $137,500 / year
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What the job really is
- Turn data into charts, dashboards, and visuals that are easy to understand.
- Design dashboards and tools so people can find information quickly and easily.
- Make sure digital tools are clear, useful, and not confusing.
- Work with data experts to decide what information matters most.
- Test designs with users and improve them based on feedback.
A day in the life
- Review data or project goals with the team.
- Design or update charts, dashboards, or screen layouts.
- Test designs to see how easy they are to use.
- Make changes based on feedback from users or teammates.
- Share updates and plan next steps.
What you will use
- Design and drawing tools for creating layouts and visuals.
- Software that turns data into charts and dashboards.
- Communication tools to work with engineers and analysts.
What you need to bring
- Interest in design, technology, and how people use digital tools.
- Curiosity about data and how to explain it visually.
- Attention to detail and patience when improving designs.
- Comfort working with both creative ideas and technical information.
Where this career can take you
You can move up on this path:
- Data Visualization & User Experience (UX) Engineer
- Senior BI Analyst
- Analytics Engineer
- BI/Insights Manager
- Data Product Manager
You can specialize your knowledge in:
- Real time ops
- Finance
- Geospatial
- Marketing
- Safety/Quality analytics
You may also be interested in roles like:
- UX Research Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Product Analyst
- Solutions Engineer