Jobs in Charlotte, NC

Border Patrol Agent (BPA) – in the Federal Security and Public Safety Sector Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)

You love protecting your community and doing your part to keep our nation safe. But maybe you’re looking for a change of scenery?

USBP is hiring immediately for full-time, career positions, where your prior law enforcement officer (LEO) experience may qualify you for higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) opportunities. Continue making a difference with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country. 

Whether you gained this experience as part of a military police unit or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization, you have an opportunity to work with highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission.

Check out the duties and responsibilities section below, along with the qualifications section to see if you are eligible. Now is the time to make your move, along with excellent base pay, location pay, exceptional benefits, and job stability, USBP is offering up to $60,000 in additional incentives to newly appointed Agents (see details below).

DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.   

U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates’ first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:

Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11, $63,148 - $120,145 per year

Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.

              Overtime Pay: Up to 25%

Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.

All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.

*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location.  Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.

*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.

Duty Locations: You will be asked to select your preferred location for one of the following mission critical locations:

• Big Bend Sector Stations - *Presidio, Van Horn, *Sanderson, Alpine, *Sierra Blanca, Marfa
• Buffalo Sector Stations - Wellesley Island
• Del Rio Sector Stations - Del Rio, Brackettville, *Comstock, Eagle Pass North, Eagle Pass South, Carrizo Springs, Uvalde
• El Paso Sector Stations - Alamogordo, Clint, Deming, El Paso, Fort Hancock, Las Cruces, *Lordsburg, Santa Teresa, Ysleta
• El Centro Sector Stations - El Centro, Indio, Calexico
• Grand Forks Sector Stations - Pembina
• Havre Sector Stations - Havre, Malta, Plentywood, Scobey, Sweetgrass
• Houlton Sector Stations - Calais, Fort Fairfield, Jackman, Rangeley, Van Buren
• Laredo Sector Stations - Laredo South, Cotulla, *Hebbronville, Laredo West, *Freer, Laredo North, Zapata
• Rio Grande Valley Sector Stations - Rio Grande City, Fort Brown, McAllen, Brownsville, Falfurrias, Weslaco, Kingsville, Harlingen
• San Diego Sector Stations - Boulevard, Brownfield, Campo, Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Murrieta, San Clemente
• Spokane Sector Stations - Colville, Curlew, Metaline Falls, Oroville
• Swanton Sector Stations - Beecher Falls, Burke, Champlain, Newport, Richford
• Tucson Sector Stations - *Ajo, Tucson, Nogales, Douglas, Brian A Terry, Sonoita, Casa Grande, Three Points Substation, Willcox
• Yuma Sector Stations - Blythe, Yuma, Wellton

Duties and Responsibilities:

As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation’s economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.

Typical assignments include:

• Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
• Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
• Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
• Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
• Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.

Qualifications:

GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
• Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
• Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.

If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.

GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:

• Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
• Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.

The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.

There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.

Other Requirements:

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans’ Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans’ Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.

Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.

How to Apply:

Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.

You’ll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.

If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.

NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you’ll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.

Job Title: Electrical Test Engineer - Three Phase and motor

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Description

This role is responsible for the validation and certification of commercial chiller systems. The position focuses on electrical system design evaluation, instrumentation, test execution, data analysis, and compliance with applicable industry standards. Engineers will work closely with mechanical engineers, lab technicians, and quality teams to ensure chiller performance, safety, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

· Maintain all electrical systems fully functional to test HVAC systems (water-cooled and air-cooled chillers)

· Plan, execute, and support electrical testing of commercial chillers, including air-cooled and water-cooled systems

· Troubleshoot control circuits and low-voltage wiring on water-cooled and air-cooled chillers

· Develop and review electrical test procedures, wiring diagrams, and control schematics

· Set up and validate test instrumentation for voltage, current, power, harmonic distortion, and control signals

· Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and communication issues during system testing

· Analyze test data and prepare technical reports documenting results, issues, and corrective actions

· Support compliance testing to applicable standards (e.g., UL, IEC, AHRI, ASHRAE)

· Collaborate with design engineering teams to identify root causes and recommend design improvements

· Support factory acceptance testing (FAT), qualification testing, and reliability testing

· Ensure testing activities comply with lab safety procedures and electrical safety requirements

· Provide technical support during audits, certifications, and customer witness testing

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

· 3–7 years of experience in electrical testing, validation, or product development (HVAC or industrial equipment preferred)

· Strong understanding of three-phase power systems, motor drives, starters, and VFDs

· Experience with electrical test equipment (power analyzers, oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition systems)

· Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, sensors, and communication protocols (Modbus, BACnet, CAN, etc.)

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

· Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency in technical documentation and test reporting

· Familiarity with lab safety standards and electrical codes (NFPA 70 / NEC)

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with commercial chillers, large HVAC equipment, or refrigeration systems

· Familiarity with industry standards such as ASHRAE 90.1, AHRI 550/590, UL 1995, IEC 60335

· Experience working in an engineering laboratory or test environment

· Knowledge of energy efficiency testing and performance certification

· Experience with automated test systems and data analysis tools (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or similar)

· Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification

Key Competencies

· Primarily laboratory-based role with exposure to high-voltage equipment and rotating machinery

· Occasional extended hours during test execution or customer witness testing

· Strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements

Launched in 2000, Eight Eleven Group committed to 100% organic growth, exclusively promoting from within, while always keeping culture and growth opportunity at the forefront of the business model. What began as a two-person Indianapolis startup, Eight Eleven Group has rapidly expanded to become a market-leading organization within one of the fastest growing industries today: Consulting and Professional Services.

As Eight Eleven Group’s flagship brand, Brooksource was established to provide human capital solutions to the Information Technology industry. Our team takes a relationship-based, solution-driven approach with Fortune 500 clients to help them solve their human capital challenges. We are not just in the business of consulting services - we are in the business of making a meaningful and authentic impact both internally with our employees and externally with our clients and consultants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Brooksource Recruiter, you will build out talent networks of long-lasting, personal, and professional relationships with potential consultants. We create a next-level experience through the hiring process as they source and screen for qualified candidates to match them with opportunities where they can succeed. Recruiters advocate for their candidates, are accessible, genuine, and take the time to understand how they can add value to their job search and interview process. Our Recruiters bring value to our clients by offering them flexibility of timeline and finding them top talent at a rapid pace. Here’s what you will do:

• Collaborate with our sales team to determine the client’s hiring needs
• Help develop a strategy to identify niche-skilled candidates that meet expectations
• Qualify candidates through an intensive internal interview process before presenting candidate to external clients. This includes phone, in-person, and virtual interviews
• Assess applicants' knowledge, skills, and experience to best suit open positions
• Provide resume coaching, mock interviewing, job offer assistance, and interview feedback to candidates
• Handle a variety of activities daily, as well as the challenge of new problems and new ventures
• Provide extensive onboarding and post-placement support to create raving fans in our consultants throughout the duration of their project assignments with our clients
• Consistently hit their weekly metric goals of phone calls, interviews, and placements
• Set personal and team goals through frequent goals sessions with your manager and recruiter support
• All other job duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company and/or typical for the position.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Base salary + uncapped commission structure
• 401K match program
• Full slate of benefits, including health, dental, vision plans, and HSA
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days
• Eight Eleven’s BeGiving Program: 8 hours per quarter for service work/volunteering
• Access to Eight Eleven University: Internal personal & professional development program
• All-expenses-paid Reward Trip each year for top producers and a guest
• Top-notch training programs at every step in your career
• Access to a personal financial concierge
• Genuine, passionate, family-oriented culture

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Competitive, motivated spirit and desire to succeed
• Outstanding communication skills and innate ability to connect with people
• Innovative and entrepreneurial spirit with the desire to learn and grow
• Results-driven, forward-thinking, problem-solving mindset
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative, positive and ever-changing work environment
• Lively interest in the technical aspects of the work
• Bachelor’s Degree

EEO STATEMENT

Eight Eleven Group is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

We are looking for a candidate to work for one of our large energy companies. This person will verify generator and power plant models so the fleet stays technically accurate and NERC‑compliant. Act as the technical expert during audits, work with plant teams and vendors, and lead improvement initiatives across the generation fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own verification and validation of generator, excitation system, governor, and inverter‑based resource (IBR) models
• Ensure compliance with NERC standards (especially MOD‑026 and MOD‑027)
• Lead fleet‑wide improvement initiatives related to modeling, data quality, and compliance
• Act as Duke Energy’s technical subject matter expert during NERC and regulatory audits
• Work directly with plant/station teams, transmission planners, OEMs, and vendors
• Identify technical or compliance gaps and drive corrective actions
• Prepare and present technical reports, whitepapers, and executive‑level presentations
• Track program metrics and report on overall program health
• Represent the company in industry working groups and conferences
• Coach and support internal teams on compliance and technical standards

Must Haves:

• Strong knowledge of generator and excitation systems
• Experience with NERC compliance (especially MOD‑026 / MOD‑027)
• Ability to lead programs/projects and work cross‑functionally
• Comfortable creating technical reports and presentations
• Experience with power system modeling tools (PSS/E, PSCAD, PPPD)
• Inverter‑Based Resource (IBR) modeling experience
• Bachelor’s degree + 6–10+ years relevant experience

Plusses:

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• PMP or Lean Six Sigma

Williams Lea by RRD is a global business support services company with a strong legacy—over 200 years of experience delivering world-class business solutions. We specialize in delivering skilled administrative support, document production, presentation design, and marketing and communications services to leading companies around the world—especially within legal, financial, and professional services industries.

We’re a people-powered organization. With a presence in North America, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific, we have thousands of employees globally, all working together to help our clients operate more efficiently and effectively. Whether it’s supporting law firms with critical document production or helping financial institutions manage high-volume print and digital communications, we’re the behind-the-scenes team making everything run smoothly.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Operations Supervisor is an independent leader, helping manage the day-to-day people, operations and client.

Job duties

(* denotes an “essential function”)

• *Ensure team provides outstanding service to client, while building strong customer relationships
• *Conduct time and absence for direct reports, including ensuring system accuracy and compliance with timekeeping policies and procedures
• *Create an environment conducive to service expansions and new business opportunities
• *Maximize profitability through the effective utilization of labor and resources
• *Immediately resolve any operational problems or issues
• *Produce required reports on schedule
• *Coordinate workflow within the team, prioritizing jobs and delegating duties to associates
• *Balance team’s day-to-day work assignments with projects and ad hoc requests related to mail volume, reprographics requests, conference room set up, and vendor management
• *Monitor workflow to ensure jobs are completed efficiently, accurately and within deadlines
• *Train new employees on policies and procedures
• *Address performance issues among team members
• *Work with manager to create development plans and challenging assignments for team members
• *Escalate to manager client or team concerns to proactively resolve issues
• Adhere to Williams Lea policies in addition to client site policies
• Use equipment and supplies in a cost-efficient manner
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 3 or more years’ proven experience in a customer service environment, legal or financial services industries preferred
• 3 or more years’ experience in office support including a combination of administrative, facilities, hospitality, reception, reprographics and mailroom
• Understanding of USPS regulations
• Understanding of reprographics equipment and usage
• Intermediate Microsoft Office Word and Excel skills
• Basic Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Prior experience managing vendors preferred
• Basic P&L understanding a plus
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing competing priorities under tight deadlines
• Proven customer service skills are required in order to create, maintain and enhance customer relationships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including professional telephone and email etiquette.
• Attention to detail with good organizational skills.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and complete all projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential documents and information.
• Able to make independent decisions that conform to business needs and policy.
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability and understanding of when to escalate a problem to a managerial level.
• Must work well in a team environment.
• Must be able to interact effectively with multi-functional and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be self-motivated with positive can-do attitude.
  
  

RRD's current salary range for this role is $48,500 to $70,900 / year. The salary range may be adjusted based on the applicable geographic location of the hired employee, and the range may change in the future. At RRD, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions may vary based upon, but not limited to education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. Depending on the role, in addition to base salary, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD’s benefit offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance and employer/partner discounts.

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All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans