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Join Yorke Engineering, LLC, an Environmental Consulting leader in California that implements Environmental Engineering and Compliance solutions for our clients throughout California. Our mission is to solve environmental compliance problems for industrial and governmental/infrastructure facilities. We are a growing and dynamic organization of highly respected professionals. Yorke Engineering, LLC has assisted over 2,200 client organizations with their Air Quality and Environmental Compliance, Engineering, and Permitting needs. Our philosophy is to efficiently help government and industrial customers with the complex array of environmental laws and regulations. From simple permits to complex agency negotiations, from small companies to the largest of California’s organizations, Yorke successfully solves our clients’ Air Quality and Environmental challenges. Our team has over 1,000 years of combined environmental experience and consists of engineers and scientists that specialize in Air Quality, Waste, Water, CEQA, Safety, and Industrial Hygiene.

We are looking for a sharp Principal Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) to join our team in Northern CA. This is a full-time position at 40 hours per week in the bay area. We currently have offices in Berkeley and San Francisco but may open a new office based on candidate location. We offer competitive salaries, a full benefits package including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Full Medical/Dental/Vision, along with a 401k program with a generous company match.

Position Summary:

The Principal Air Quality Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Permitting and Compliance) performs professional engineering work, leading and executing the compliance and permitting functions in relation to Air Quality Regulations and Compliance. This candidate will be reviewing processes and equipment, analyzing permit-related technical and regulatory issues, and communicating those analyses within Yorke, the client organization, with government agencies and with the public at large. The work is challenging, broad in scope, and variable from project to project. The position involves effective communication, decision-making, and time management. The candidate performs other duties as required or assigned.

This is a Principal level position. Positions at this level are assigned to perform the more complex and sensitive duties within air quality consulting. The employee in this position will be assigned to develop business, write proposals, train and mentor other employees, and/or monitor work produced by other employees.

The candidate’s experience and qualifications we are seeking include:

• 15-25+ years of work experience in the Air Quality and/or Environmental industry in an engineering role (preferably in a consulting environment);
• Experience in the environmental services industry focusing on leading Air Quality services:
• Process and equipment review;
• Air quality permitting under BAAQMD;
• Annual Emissions Reporting;
• Air Dispersion Modeling;
• Air Quality Assessments including Data Analysis and Emission Inventories;
• General Air Quality Compliance for facilities in CA.
• Ability to manage and lead active team members on project teams towards project completion within project scope, budget and schedule and ensure quality work product and deliverables;
• Ability to manage successful relationships with clients, staff, and regulators through effective communication and expertise by fostering a collaborative environment without losing focus of quality;
• Proven track record or desire to engage in successful regulatory work in dealing with the SCAQMD, BAAQMD, SJVAPCD, EPA, CARB and/or other similar regulatory agencies;
• Experience working on-site at client facilities;
• Prepare reports and submissions in timely manner;
• Experience with handling highly technical data and technical data interpretation;
• Highly motivated to continue working in Air Quality environmental field and expand their knowledge and experience;
• CA Regulatory/Compliance experience is required.

Job Requirements:

• B.S or M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant technical degrees from an accredited college;
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team fashion, handle several projects at once, prioritize work, and work efficiently;
• Desire to train and share technical expertise in environmental rules and regulations with clients and team members;
• Excellent oral and written communications skills;
• Experience in conflict resolution and crisis management;
• Track record of successful analysis, interpretation, and application of rules and regulations towards practical solutions;
• Ability to think critically and develop solutions;
• Software Knowledge:
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills (required);
• Microsoft 365 Applications, including SharePoint (a plus)
• P.E. Certification (a plus).

POSITION

Geologist/Environmental Engineer

SALARY RANGE

$75K – $115K depending on level of experience.

ROLE

• Plan and conduct Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), site characterizations, and remedial investigations for complex contaminated properties (e.g., highway corridors, industrial properties, and large-scale redevelopment and infrastructure projects for public agencies including the Port of Oakland, City of San Francisco, and Contra Costa County).
• Oversee drilling, well installation, soil/groundwater/soil vapor sampling, noise level surveys, air monitoring, and construction oversight.
• Prepare boring logs and process soil, groundwater, and soil vapor data.
• Develop or refine Conceptual Site Models to support data interpretation, risk assessments, and remedial strategy.
• Assist in the preparation of high-quality technical reports, including investigation reports, feasibility studies, and remediation plans.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in geology or environmental engineering.
• 3 to 10 years of professional experience is preferred.
• A California professional registration (PG or PE) is preferred.

LOCATION

• Hybrid remote and Downtown Oakland office.

BENEFITS

Baseline offers a very competitive wage and benefits package, including 100% coverage of medical premiums, 401(k) profit sharing, and 10 to 25 days of vacation and 11 holidays per year. We strongly encourage a good work-life balance with staff who can effectively work both independently and in a team environment.

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To perform professional and technical engineering work in an assigned area such as plan and development review, contract administration and design; and to provide technical staff assistance to higher level engineering staff.

Position Snapshot/A Day in the Life:

This Associate Engineer position will be within the Traffic Division of the Public Works/Engineering Department. With a team of 11 (7 of whom are primarily responsible for signal operations and maintenance), we are responsible for overseeing the City's transportation system, including supporting Capital Improvements Projects, Land Development projects, Street Maintenance, Planning, and others.

Under the direction of a Senior Engineer or City Traffic Engineer, you will primarily be responsible for reviewing private development and capital improvement project related traffic studies, identifying impacts and deficiencies, and determining the most appropriate improvements and design features needed. Other day-to-day duties will also involve reviewing and preparing signing/striping plans and traffic control plans, investigating and responding to concerns from the general public, and participating in long-range planning activities. You may also be asked to help work on special projects and grant pursuits, preparing staff reports, participating in interagency coordination efforts, preparing RFP's/RFQ's, reviewing and processing proposals/contracts/traffic plans, and conducting various meetings.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey level class within the Engineering series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Assistant Civil Engineer by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and may be filled by advancement from the Assistant level.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives direction from higher level engineering staff and may exercise technical supervision over less experienced staff within the work unit and technical or functional supervision over staff within the Department.

The incumbent must have the ability to:

• Review and check residential and commercial building plans or plans related to structures such as streets, sidewalks, gutters and other off-site construction; check plans for conformance with regulations regarding line, grade, size, elevation and location of structures; check calculations
• Maintain records of all plans and contract documents.
• Prepare progress reports on projects under construction; maintain records of changes and field notes.
• Investigate field problems affecting property owners, contractors and maintenance operations.
• Coordinate assigned activities with consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, other city departments and divisions, and with outside agencies.
• Develop plans, specifications and other contract documents.
• Provide technical and professional engineering support services relative to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepare special engineering studies and reports; perform special assignments on engineering problems as necessary.
• Plan, prepare and design a variety of engineering projects such as roads, bridges, structures and hydraulics.
• Calculate the quantity, quality and cost of materials used for various projects.
• Review engineering calculations of other engineers or engineering technicians.
• Prepare plans and specifications, maps, deeds and legal descriptions.
• Review plans for traffic signals, traffic signing, and traffic striping for conformance with City policies and State and Federal requirements.
• Plan, prepare, and design a variety of engineering projects, such as traffic signals, traffic striping, and traffic signing.
• Review all permits involving work in public streets; review any and all traffic control plans required due to work in streets.
• Prepare traffic control plans and requirements.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform and other tasks or functions that may be deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.
  
  

THE ABOVE LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY BY THE EMPLOYER.

WORKING CONDITIONS:In the performance of daily activities, this position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, and bending; the ability to push, pull, drag and/or lift up to 25 pounds; normal manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination; repetitive hand and wrist movement using a computer keyboard and mouse; corrected vision to normal range; acute hearing; written and oral communication; use of standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, copiers, calculators and facsimiles; frequent contact with other staff and the public; may be exposed to severe weather conditions such as high wind, rain, and other outside conditions.

A combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The incumbent must have the knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Methods, materials and techniques used in the construction of public works projects.
• Modern developments, current literature and sources of information regarding engineering.
• Principles of advanced mathematics and their application to engineering work.
• Applicable laws and regulatory codes in assigned area of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in preparing and reviewing transportation analysis for a range of project scales and being able to interpret the practical implications of the analysis results. They would be familiar with VMT, the current industry trends related to its implementation, and be able to assist the team in managing and updating our Traffic Impact Guidelines. They'll have excellent skills in using Excel and be comfortable working within it to create reliable and flexible tools for day-to-day analysis needs. The Traffic division and the City pursue significant grants and special projects that allow us to grow our infrastructure and capabilities, as well as to implement the best practices in the industry, the ideal candidate would be someone who is knowledgeable about the current trends in the Transportation engineering and planning fields and be able to lead grant pursuit efforts and independently manage such projects along with coordination with stakeholders of competing interests.

Experience: One (1) to two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in civil engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience preparing and reviewing transportation impact analyses for a range of project scales and being able to interpret the practical implications of the analysis results.
• Familiarity with VMT, the current industry trends related to its implementation, and have experience managing and/or updating Traffic Impact Guidelines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building tools for transportation data analysis.
• Experience managing transportation projects and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders with competing interests.
• Experience presenting at public meetings and responding to questions/feedback from elected or appointed officials.
• Traffic Engineering license.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering or a closely related field. Some additional years of experience and specialized training may substitute for some of the educational requirements.

License or Certificate: Possession of, and continuously throughout employment, a valid CA Class "C" Driver's License.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an annual Statement of Economic Interest Form (700 Form) and bi-annual ethics training pursuant to AB 1234.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.

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Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Central Valley Cheese, Inc. subsidiary of Karoun Dairies, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Project Engineer based in Turlock, CA.

Requirements

As a Project Engineer, the role will carry out responsibilities such as but not limited managing and directing capital engineering projects of varying size and scope throughout the project life cycle from concept to completion. This includes scope development, cost estimate preparation, facility layout & design, engineering and design of process equipment, specifications, procurement, as well as overseeing project installation and commissioning. The role focuses on ensuring the technical and engineering integrity of projects, driving innovation and efficiency in design and execution.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Capital Budget Management: Collaborate with facility staff to develop and submit capital appropriation requests for management approval, ensuring alignment with engineering standards and objectives.
• Project Engineering and Management: Lead the development of project scopes, preliminary budgets, detailed cost estimates, equipment specifications, drawings, and bid documents. Manage engineering projects with internal and external resources to ensure they meet engineering requirements, quality standards, and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Design and Development Oversight: Ensure that project designs meet all engineering criteria and deliver project objectives effectively and efficiently. Oversee the creation of detailed engineering documents including studies, calculations, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Vendor Coordination: Work with equipment vendors to obtain and evaluate competitive proposals. Prepare purchase requisitions, review project-related engineering documentation for code compliance, and schedule equipment deliveries to meet project timelines.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure that all equipment and construction adhere to relevant safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including FDA, BRC, OSHA, and EPA requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Finance, Operations, R&D, IT, Quality, Sanitation, Health & Safety, Legal, and other departments to integrate engineering solutions into broader company initiatives.
• Field Installation and Commissioning: Oversee contractors and manage the field installation of processing systems. Ensure that equipment and workmanship meet or exceed project requirements, prepare reports, and manage change orders from start-up through commissioning.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct Factory Acceptance Tests or Pre-Delivery Inspections at suppliers' sites as needed. Coordinate equipment start-up, commissioning, and training to ensure optimal performance.
• Safety Leadership: Promote and support safety protocols for contractors and team members on all projects.
• Flexibility: Be available for travel and extended or off-hours work as required by project demands.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by management, ensuring they align with the engineering focus of the role.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Bachelor's degree in industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering or other relevant engineering degree preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in managing complex projects.
• Prior food industry project management experience - dairy industry is preferred.

Specialized Knowledge

• Significant experience in managing capital projects with a strong engineering component, preferably in the dairy or food industry
• Knowledge of dairy process equipment (HTST, separator, membrane systems, mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations
• Proficient using Microsoft Office suite, including MS Project and applied use of AutoCAD applications.
• Experience and knowledge of industrial plant construction, codes, practices, and engineering requirements are a benefit.

Skills/Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication, technical, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Computer Skills: including but not limited to Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• AutoCAD 3D is a plus

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
2. Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
3. Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
4. Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
5. Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
6. Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
7. Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
8. Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally recognized basis including, but not limited to veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

Southern California | Full-Time | Engineering + Field Integration

$130K – $160K DOE + Benefits

Confidential Client – Wireless Infrastructure & Public Safety Systems

We are seeking a Design & Compliance Engineer to lead in-building DAS and ERRCS engineering with a primary focus on California Title 24 and IFC Section 510 compliance. This is not just a commissioning role.

This position owns the technical integrity of the system from design validation through AHJ approval.

The ideal candidate ensures systems meet public safety code requirements, recommends compliant product solutions, prepares engineering submittals, and value engineers projects while preserving performance and inspection approval.

Primary Role Overview

This engineer serves as the technical authority on:

• Code-compliant system design
• Product selection & specification
• AHJ coordination
• Submittal preparation
• Coverage validation
• Value engineering
• You ensure systems are engineered correctly the first time and pass inspection.

Core Responsibilities

1. Engineering & Compliance Oversight

• Review and validate DAS / ERRCS RF designs for code compliance

• Ensure systems meet CA Title 24, California Fire Code (IFC 510), and local AHJ standards

• Validate minimum signal strength (-95 dBm or jurisdictional requirement)

• Ensure grid testing percentages meet jurisdictional coverage thresholds

• Confirm critical area coverage (stairwells, fire command centers, elevator lobbies, etc.)

• Interpret fire department amendments and jurisdiction-specific variations

• Interface directly with AHJs to resolve technical requirements

2. Product Specification & Recommendation

• Recommend compliant DAS / ERRCS equipment based on project conditions

• Evaluate OEM solutions (JMA, SOLiD, ADRF, CommScope, etc.)

• Ensure battery backup, monitoring, fiber/coax pathways, and survivability requirements meet code

• Prepare detailed Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Provide technical guidance to PMs and installation teams

3. Submittals & Documentation

• Prepare engineering submittals for AHJ review

• Generate RF design documentation using iBwave

• Provide compliance letters and engineering narratives

• Support permit submission packages

• Coordinate redlines and design revisions

• Produce acceptance testing documentation

4. Value Engineering

• Identify cost-efficient alternatives without compromising compliance

• Optimize amplifier placement and antenna layout

• Reduce overdesign while maintaining inspection success

• Provide technical trade-off analysis when necessary

5. Field Validation & Commissioning Support

• Conduct RF site surveys and grid testing

• Oversee commissioning and optimization

• Support final acceptance inspections

• Coordinate annual testing documentation as required

Required Qualifications

• 3-5+ years DAS / ERRCS / RF systems experience

• Strong understanding of wireless infrastructure and RF propagation

• Experience with commissioning, optimization, and troubleshooting

• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical documentation

• Strong communication skills and field professionalism

• Valid driver's license & travel flexibility

Preferred Qualifications

• iBwave certification

• FCC GROL License

• NICET - In-Building Public Safety Communications

• DAS OEM Certifications (JMA, SOLiD, CommScope, ADRF, etc.)

• OSHA 10/30

• Fiber & coaxial termination/testing experience

What Makes Someone Successful Here

• Understands California compliance-driven DAS deployments

• Comfortable working between engineering and field operations

• Able to work directly with inspectors, fire officials, and project stakeholders

• Strong troubleshooting mindset with attention to detail

• Executes with accountability and professionalism

Why This Role

• Work on high-profile commercial & public safety projects

• Strong engineering support and stable project pipeline

• High-demand niche skillset (ERRCS / Title 24 expertise)

• Competitive salary + full benefits

Interested?

This is a confidential search. Apply or comment DAS on the post and we will reach out for more details and to discuss fit.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Engineer Air Breathing Propulsion to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

As an engineer supporting the Air Breathing Propulsion section, the selected candidate will support the design and analysis needs of unclassified and classified programs in Redondo Beach, California.  Candidate will interface with customers to define study areas and report status on current programs and technology development efforts.  Candidate may interface with their management and technical teams to define business relationships and technology initiatives for both IRAD (Internal Research and Development) and CRAD (Contractual Research and Development) efforts.  This position will support a variety of programs performing analysis and integration activities.

Essential Functions:

• Lead engine performance and cycle analysis and provide guidance to programs
• Lead subsonic and supersonic inlet and exhaust design and integration
• Perform project planning to determine program requirements and develop plans for program execution
• Interface with external engine suppliers and manage external engine supplier activities
• Interface with internal and external customers, assisting in defining system requirements, defining study areas, and providing status on current programs and technology
• Develop and present materials for internal and external program related briefings
• Support new business generation and prepare proposal material
• Strong verbal and communication skills to interact with key cross-discipline stakeholders to achieve program objectives in a timely manner
• Technical and ICD writing
• Task planning, conducting technical peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers
• Apply and contribute to the development of advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Work on complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative
• Collaborate and execute on long-range goals and objectives.
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guide development into a final product.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr Principal Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Air Breathing Propulsion knowledge and experience on aircraft (subsonic, supersonic or hypersonic) or missile systems.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time.
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Education).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten plus (10+) years of experience with Aeronautical Air Breathing Propulsion and Flight Sciences engineering disciplines.
• Experience with survivable propulsion systems
• Experience in technical leadership and guidance of junior Air Breathing Propulsion engineers.
• Experience in Air Breathing Propulsion processes and products throughout the program life cycle.
• Experience in hypersonic design and analysis
• Demonstrated ability to lead an engineering cross-functional team.
• Experience with Agile design teams and tools(Atlassian)
• Understanding of Systems Engineering Principles and Model Based Systems Engineering tools (MBSE) with a practical focus for relevant use cases in propulsion integration.
• Experience with PLM software (Teamcenter)
• Serve as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Act as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.
• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP/PAR).

Job Title: Senior Technical Writer – Automotive DV/PV Validation

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Tata Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Writer / Lead with a strong engineering background to support the development of Validation Test Reports, Test Plans, and related technical documentation. The Senior Technical Writer with extensive experience shall drive the creation, standardization, and governance of hardware (EE, Mechanical, EMC, Environmental) test specifications, validation procedures, and test reports for Automotive Design Verification (DV) and Production Validation (PV) programs. Recognized for elevating documentation quality, improving validation workflows, and enabling engineering teams to meet safety, reliability, and compliance requirements across complex automotive platforms.

Executive Summary

Seasoned Senior Technical Writer with deep expertise in creating, governing, and optimizing documentation for Design Verification (DV) and Production Validation (PV) activities across complex automotive programs. Known for elevating documentation quality, improving validation processes, and enabling cross functional engineering teams to meet safety, reliability, and compliance targets. Combines strong technical fluency with leadership, process ownership, and an ability to convert complex requirements into clear, actionable validation deliverables.

Key Strengths & Expertise

• Leads documentation strategy for DV/PV validation, ensuring alignment with engineering requirements, quality systems, and OEM validation frameworks.
• Authors and owns end to end documentation, including DV/PV test plan & validation reports.
• Interprets system, hardware requirements to ensure test plan is complete, measurable, and traceable.
• Synthesize raw engineering data from tools such as Jira, Hex, and internal RVT systems to produce structured, comprehensive reports.
• Collaborate closely with senior validation engineers, systems teams, quality, and program management to create validation plan and test report.
• Ensures all documentation complies with automotive standards such as ISO 26262, ASPICE, IATF 16949, APQP, and OEM specific DV/PV requirements.
• Leads documentation reviews, providing guidance on clarity, structure, compliance, and technical accuracy.
• Improves and standardizes templates and documentation processes, increasing consistency across engineering teams and enhancing audit readiness.
• Experienced with tools such as DOORS, Polarion, JAMA, Confluence, Jira and enterprise PLM/document control systems.
• Ensures audit ready document control, including version management, change history, and controlled release according to program milestones.
• Mentors junior writers and validation engineers on documentation best practices, process adherence.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment among diverse engineering teams.

Core Competencies

• DV/PV Test Specifications & Reports
• Requirements Interpretation & Traceability
• Automotive Standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE, APQP, IATF 16949)
• Documentation Strategy & Governance
• Cross Functional Engineering Collaboration
• Validation Process Optimization
• Template Creation & Documentation Standardization
• Technical Review Leadership
• Version Control & Audit Ready Documentation
• Tools: DOORS, Polarion, JAMA, Jira, Confluence

Key Contributions

• Leads the development and release of DV/PV test specifications, procedures, and final test reports for major automotive OEM/Tier 1 programs.
• Partners with systems, hardware, software, quality, and test engineering teams to define test coverage, clarify requirements, and ensure engineering alignment.
• Translates complex technical inputs into clear, structured, and compliant validation documents used across global test teams.
• Drives standardization of documentation templates and workflows, reducing ambiguity and improving audit readiness.
• Mentors junior engineers and writers on documentation quality, structure, and compliance best practices.
• Ensures all validation documentation meets OEM expectations, regulatory requirements, and safety critical standards.

Key Must Have’s:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, or related field) or equivalent technical experience.
• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Writer or Documentation Lead in Automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other conditions of employment or career development.

Tata Technologies: Engineering a better world.

Tata Technologies would like to thank all applicants for their interest; each application will be reviewed against the set criteria for the role. We would like to advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days following the closing date it will mean that unfortunately your application has not been successful. We will, however, retain your details for any suitable future opportunities.

Evergreen Posting
This is an evergreen position, meaning we are continuously accepting applications as we look to expand our talented pool of project engineers for future openings. If you are passionate about the renewable industry and want to make an impact with a company that values your contributions, this is the place for you. Even if a position isn't immediately available, your application will be reviewed for future opportunities as they arise. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume and we will keep your application on file and reach out when an appropriate position becomes available.

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment.

The Project Engineer II will be responsible for providing technical support during the detailed engineering & construction stage of projects and will be exposed to all aspects of projects. Traveling on average once a week should be expected.

Location
This role would be supporting our projects in California and would be required to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA,San Diego, CA, Los Angeles, CA. or New York, NY)

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer commercial and small utility-scale solar PV projects

• Communicate with utilities on an ongoing basis

• Stay up-to-date on code and policy changes that impact system design

• Coordinate cadence with customer during design phase and construction phase

• Coordinate design package with Engineering firms

• Coordinate with vendors and lead procurement of materials

• Perform inspections during the installation process

• Oversee commissioning process

• Assist in close out of projects with utility

• Perform production analysis for PV systems

• Assist Business Development team with pre-contract due diligence

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical preferred) or related major

• 2-3 years of experience

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills

• Proficient in Helioscope, AutoCAD, PVSyst and Excel

• Understands permitting & interconnection process

• Basic understanding of financial modeling and incentive programs

• Experience with Procore and Salesforce a plus

• Computer Skills preferred: Salesforce, Microsoft Office applications, Microsoft Project knowledge, CRM, and Smartsheet

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Plan and organize tasks to consistently produce results, with minimal supervision.

• Acute attention to detail.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Commitment to excellence and high standards.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.

• Ability to successfully resolve conflicts both internally and externally

Compensation
The pay range for this position is $88,560 - $108,240 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements
Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on the computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking. Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds regularly/occasionally.

Working Conditions
95% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 5% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors' and/or internal customers' sites in addition to attending various conferences and meetings.

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