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The City of Renton is recruiting for a Civil Engineer at the 1 or 2 level to join the Surface Water Engineering section. This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects that improve drainage, reduce stormwater pollutant discharge to creeks, and improving fish habitat. These projects improve public safety and the natural environment of our growing city. Work will consist of delivering design and construction of small- to mid-scale stormwater projects, providing technical reviews for consultants, coordinating with the public and other city departments, and supporting senior engineers on large-scale complex projects. The candidate will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills as well as experience or interest in stormwater management. The selected candidate would be hired in a Civil Engineer 1 or Civil Engineer 2 depending on their qualification and experience.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent

benefits package, including:

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

Salary placement depends on the education, experience, and skill set of the incumbent.

Annual Salary Civil Engineer 1: $102,264 - $124,632

Annual Salary Civil Engineer 2: $112,920 - $137,448

Essential Functions for Civil Engineer 1 and 2

• Participate in the selection of consultants, negotiate consultant agreements, monitor consultant progress and expenditures, manage contract, and provide technical directions to consultants; oversee the work produced by consultants to ensure that consultant deliverables are of high quality, meet the objectives of the project, and conform to applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide project coordination between city project team members, other city departments, outside agencies and other external stakeholders to ensure needs are being met by proposed designs and specifications; ensure proper communication at key intervals.
• Participate in public outreach and community involvement efforts. Compile, review, and/or present information and other materials to City Council and the public.
• Develop, recommend, and update city design standard plans, specifications, ordinances, and operating procedures.
• Represent the department and act as spokesperson on various committees, as assigned, before the public, elected officials, committees, and commissions. When needed, would act as liaison with staff, other departments, agencies, and community groups in the coordination of projects and development of policy.
• Support the implementation of major City policies, including research and provide recommendations as well as administers and maintains agreements and contracts with public agencies and private organizations.
• Contribute to an environment of teamwork and respect.
• Foster a culture of equity and inclusion by recognizing the diverse needs and perspectives of groups and individuals.
• Remain current with relevant technological advancements as it relates to field.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.,
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• May be assigned to support critical city priorities during emergencies.

In Addition to the above ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS for Civil Engineer 1 and 2 the Civil Engineer 1 also includes:

• Design small-scale capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, cost estimates, and final construction contract bid documents.
• Provide support to acquire required city, county, state, and federal project permits, including state and federal environmental documentation and approvals.
• Provide technical engineering support to project construction team; facilitate communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and drawings for construction projects ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies with guidance from supervisor or assigned team member; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines for small-scale actions or projects.
• Prepare, compile, and analyze calculations and/or statistical and technical information involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation, and others; review calculations, analyses, and designs of others to ensure conformance with City engineering standards and/or to inform decision making.
• Participate in large-scale engineering plans and studies utilizing staff from within the city or outside consultants as necessary.
• Provide technical support for the management of project grants.
• Assist in the delivery of multiple projects according to goals and expectations set by the associated grants, elected officials, and the public; support project management duties such as developing and monitoring project scope, schedule and budget; coordinates and oversees project teams; develop performance metrics.

• Assist in the management and/or participate in large-scale engineering plans and studies utilizing staff from within the City or outside consultants as necessary; develop timelines, specifications and project objectives; monitor progress and provide periodic reports regarding assigned projects.
• Provide technical support and assist in management of project grants.
• Manage the delivery of multiple small and/or midscale projects according to goals and expectations set by the associated grants, elected officials, and the public; perform project management duties such as developing and monitoring project scope, schedule and budget; coordinates and oversees project teams; develop performance metrics.
• Lead design teams and/or design capital construction, transportation, and utility projects; prepare and/or review plans, specifications, costs estimates, and final construction contract bid documents for small and mid-scale projects and assist with large-scale projects.
• Coordinate the negotiation and acquisition of required property rights.
• Acquire and/or lead effort required city, county, and state permits, including state environmental documentation and approvals; support acquisition of federal project permits including preparation of federal environmental documentation.
• Provide technical engineering support to project construction team; facilitate communications with the Engineer of Record, and adjacent property and business owners; and assist in managing project budget.
• Review architectural and engineering plans and drawings for construction projects ensure compliance with City ordinances and policies; approve plans or indicate deficiencies with corrective action guidelines.
• Prepare, compile, and analyze complex calculations and/or statistical and technical information involving assigned engineering specialty including utilities, construction, transportation and others; review calculations, analyses, and designs of others to ensure conformance with City engineering standards and/or to inform decision making.

Civil Engineer 1 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Or minimum 4 years of relevant education and experience
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

Civil Engineer 2 EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of civil engineering experience.
• Or minimum 6 years of relevant education and experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• Successful passing of a required driving record check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Drive to offsite locations to perform essential functions.
• Moving throughout City facilities and buildings.
• Operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Communicate with City employees and residents.
• Lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds on occasion.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in an office environment, and outdoors in all weather conditions occasionally.
• Exposure to high voltage wires, hazardous materials, heights, and noise from equipment.
• Noise level out in the field is moderately loud and noise level in the office is moderately quiet.
• Work evening and/or weekend hours as needed.
• Night meetings may be required.

Approved reasonable accommodation requests will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Telework Program

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework/in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Accommodation

Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing, or interview process may contact at least 2 days prior to the need.

Please consider visiting the City of Renton's Career Center for more information about our hiring process, benefits and other useful information. The City of Renton embraces a diverse and inclusive workforce and prides itself on promoting collaboration and teamwork in a positive environment while providing high quality services to the community. For more information about the City of Renton, please visit the following website: Why Renton

The City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including candidates' names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the screening of applications. For that reason, you will not have the ability to attach any documents to your application, including a cover letter or resume. Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application.

Communication from the City of Renton:

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from and/or should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders. We also communicate via text and encourage you to sign up for text alerts when completing your job application.

Recruitment Process:

The screening process will include a review of minimum qualifications and applicants selected for an interview will be invited via email to self-schedule a time through the Government Jobs account. At minimum, this position will be subject to a standard criminal background check and professional reference check. This position requires driving and is also subject to a driving record check from the WA State Dept of Licensing (or other state equivalent). Driving records will be evaluated based on a points system depending on the infraction and severity.

Numerical Control Programmer

Auburn, WA

6+ Months Contract

Primary Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and revise Machine Control Data (MCD), tooling geometry, and setup documentation for multi-axis CNC machines (primarily 5-axis).

• Interpret engineering drawings, planning documentation, and manufacturing requirements to develop robust NC programs for aluminum and hard-metal parts.

• Develop multiple setups and operations for complex part geometries, ensuring fixturing, tooling, and machine selection support producibility and tolerances.

• Produce clear setup sheets and operator instructions that enable consistent and safe machine operation.

• Use simulation/verification tools (e.g., Vericut) to validate programs and eliminate collisions or gouges prior to shop-floor execution.

• Troubleshoot and iterate programs based on first-article inspections, in-process feedback, and shop-floor testing.

• Coordinate with planning, manufacturing engineering, tooling design, and machine operators to optimize cycle times, reduce scrap, and address manufacturability concerns.

• For Level 4: Lead the design of custom fixtures and complex tooling arrangements and define machining strategies across multiple operations and machines.

• Maintain program documentation, revisions, and configuration control per company/contract requirements.

• Work under minimal direction.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of NC programming experience for production machining or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated experience programming 5-axis CNC machines for aerospace parts (aluminum and hard metals).

• Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T, and manufacturing documentation.

• Proficient in CATIA V5 NC programming.

• Proficient in NC simulation/verification tools such as Vericut.

• Ability to create clear setup documentation and operator instructions.

• Able to work 2nd shift schedule as specified.

• Contractor eligibility to work under the terms of the engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience creating custom fixtures and tooling for multi-setup machining operations

• Experience defining machining strategy and selecting appropriate machines and processes for part families.

• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes, inspection practices, and first-article requirements.

• Strong problem-solving skills with a track record of reducing cycle times or improving producibility.

• Effective communicator with experience collaborating across planning, engineering, and shop-floor teams.

• Experience with additional CAM systems or post-processors commonly used in aerospace environments.

Education / Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+4 years' related work experience, 8 years' related work experience, etc.).

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family-owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full-service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the Seattle-area construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

• People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:
• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

We are:

• Consistently rated by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the Top 100 fastest growing companies.
• Thought leaders, changing the way mechanical systems are built & delivered.
• Focused on our people, our clients, and delivering expertise and value for our clients.
• Looking for the best and brightest people to join us.
• Here to support your success, while giving you the freedom to deliver.
• A company where our people: have fun, work hard, and make money.
• We are the best-of-the-best in the mechanical industry.

Our Account Executives and Business Unit Group Leaders are experts in their industry, with a distinct focus on our client’s success.

We hire the best who join expert teams that perform at their peak, celebrating success with our clients.

• You have a positive mental attitude, are goal directed, organized, and productive with your time.
• You have high standards and a passion to make a positive impact on those you interact with.
• You are an expert in USP 797, USP 800 Compliance for the pharmaceutical, life science and biotech industry.
• You are a respected member and/or leader in life science and biotech mechanical associations like ASHRAE.

The Role:

Do you know how to listen, relate to people, and solve problems but haven’t found a career that allows you to put it into action daily? We are offering a life science and biotech sales position which will allow you to take that knowledge and apply it while helping our life science companies grow and excel. Our account executives are considered top income earners in our industry with no cap on potential earnings. If you have potential power that has been untapped, let’s be the company that maximizes your potential and grows you to be better than you thought you could be!

The Senior Account Executive owns and facilitates the customer relationship. It shall be the Senior Account Executive’s function to generate sales of Direct to Owner Projects and Tenant improvements. and full mechanical services to new and existing customers. A Special project is a project that has construction duration usually less than 6 months, is less than a million in mechanical value, has an estimate prepared by the Senior Account Executive. The Senior Account Executive has at their disposal the engineering group for design-build projects. The Senior Account Executive will be expected to propose and estimate his/her projects

Responsibilities:

• Sales and Account Management for business opportunities for our life science, Biotech and Healthcare sector.
• Develop Strategic Account Plans to penetrate and grow our life science and biotech markets.
• Networking at industry events as appropriate
• Build partnering relationships with owners, owner’s reps, and consultants responsible for the decision-making process.
• Understand the life science and biotech customer's business, speak their language, and demonstrate technical expertise to develop credibility, loyalty, trust, and commitment from the customer.
• Have a deep life science and biotech technical knowledge and experience in the delivery of mechanical system operations.
• Develop sales strategies to maximize the opportunity within life science and biotech industries.
• Facilitate the technical interface between the customers and Hermanson's operations and engineering departments.
• Work with the engineering department to develop scope documents for purposes of estimating.
• Verify that customer design or modification requirements are met promptly and correctly.
• Reviews company engineering changes and ensures that they are in accordance with customer expectations and life science / biotech specifications.
• Potential expansion of our geographic footprint, supporting our strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead in project interviews and ongoing project delivery.
• Preconstruction and Project Management Oversight, which shall involve working closely with the Project Management and Field Teams to ensure a seamless project delivery. This may include the following, depending on specific project details:
• Establishment, Implementation, and Support of BIM and other technologies, and partners to support our future preconstruction efforts.
• Oversight of Field Staff (Superintendents, Site Foreman, Project Engineers, Etc) and construction projects from start to finish
• Oversight of Project Estimating, Planning, Budgeting, and Identification of Resources. Working in these capacities as necessary and appropriate depending on the team’s workload.
• Oversight of coordination of the efforts of all parties involved in a project, including owner-reps, architects, consultants, and general contractors.
• Contract and pricing revisions and negotiations with the client and project ownership
• Oversight of production scheduling and execution; ensuring the project meets the scheduling requirements.
• Periodic inspection of construction sites.
• Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Work with the Project Managers to carefully review these conditions with clients and teams.
• The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 plus variable sales incentive pay. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

Qualifications:

• An expert at preconstruction, construction management, and mechanical / plumbing estimating with a focus on Life Science and Biotech mechanical systems.
• Sales/Customer (5+ years) and capable of expanding Hermanson’s expertise and relationships in life science and biotech markets
• Excel and Bluebeam proficiency preferred.
• The qualified candidate must have demonstrated the ability to analyze and perform pursue/no pursue and bid/no bid recommendations and develop pursuit strategies for new business opportunities. The position will also require previous experience in evaluation, competitive environment assessment, value-based pricing, price to win analyses and probability of winning. A proven track record of negotiation and closing high value contracts involving strategic business relationships. A candidate must have the following experience:
• Contract negotiation with GC executives, Owners, Sr. PMs, & key personnel
• Familiarity with Estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• A record of achievement in selling across market segments and to GC Accounts
• Is a disciplined, strategic thinker and can quickly develop a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company.
• Professional appearance - conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence, and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience.
• This position is required to support field personnel and service our customers on projects. Depending on project requirements this may require full time presence on the site and in some cases, presence before and after the project scheduled hours. Flexibility on hours and location of work is dependent on project requirements as determined by your supervisor.
• This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.

Education:

Four-year University degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent experience.

Hermanson provides great employee benefits

• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents
• 401k retirement plan including 5% Company Matching
• Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• In-House Company Training Program
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Hermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Hermanson Company is a standout Mechanical company that has been doing business in the Puget Sound area since 1979. Over the last four decades we have grown from a family-owned sheet metal contractor to a partner led full-service mechanical construction, design and maintenance provider playing a significant role in the Seattle-area construction industry.

By design, Hermanson is a special place to work. Our belief is that people do business with people they like. In keeping with that belief, we strive to hire and retain highly motivated people who are professional, ethically unwavering, and unrelenting in delivering quality results. We are focused on providing a workplace where high performance individuals come together to build dedicated teams driven to accomplish great things for our customers.

• People love working at Hermanson, because we all share the same Core Values:
• Clients First – Caring, win-win, value, quality and service attitude
• Family Matters - Safety, wellness, stability, enjoyment and balance
• Character Matters – Integrity, accountability, passionate, and caring
• Team - Trust, honesty, respect, reliable and inclusive
• Appreciate – Each other, our successes, and enjoy the journey
• Learn, Grow, Innovate – Challenge the status quo and always compete

We are:

• Consistently rated by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the Top 100 fastest growing companies.
• Thought leaders, changing the way mechanical systems are built & delivered.
• Focused on our people, our clients, and delivering expertise and value for our clients.
• Looking for the best and brightest people to join us.
• Here to support your success, while giving you the freedom to deliver.
• A company where our people: have fun, work hard, and make money.
• We are the best-of-the-best in the mechanical industry.

Our Account Executives and Business Unit Group Leaders are experts in their industry, with a distinct focus on our client’s success.

We hire the best who join expert teams that perform at their peak, celebrating success with our clients.

• You have a positive mental attitude, are goal directed, organized, and productive with your time.
• You have high standards and a passion to make a positive impact on those you interact with.
• You are an expert in USP 797, USP 800 Compliance for the pharmaceutical, life science and biotech industry.
• You are a respected member and/or leader in life science and biotech mechanical associations like ASHRAE.

The Role:

Do you know how to listen, relate to people, and solve problems but haven’t found a career that allows you to put it into action daily? We are offering a life science and biotech sales position which will allow you to take that knowledge and apply it while helping our life science companies grow and excel. Our account executives are considered top income earners in our industry with no cap on potential earnings. If you have potential power that has been untapped, let’s be the company that maximizes your potential and grows you to be better than you thought you could be!

The Senior Account Executive owns and facilitates the customer relationship. It shall be the Senior Account Executive’s function to generate sales of Direct to Owner Projects and Tenant improvements. and full mechanical services to new and existing customers. A Special project is a project that has construction duration usually less than 6 months, is less than a million in mechanical value, has an estimate prepared by the Senior Account Executive. The Senior Account Executive has at their disposal the engineering group for design-build projects. The Senior Account Executive will be expected to propose and estimate his/her projects

Responsibilities:

• Sales and Account Management for business opportunities for our life science, Biotech and Healthcare sector.
• Develop Strategic Account Plans to penetrate and grow our life science and biotech markets.
• Networking at industry events as appropriate
• Build partnering relationships with owners, owner’s reps, and consultants responsible for the decision-making process.
• Understand the life science and biotech customer's business, speak their language, and demonstrate technical expertise to develop credibility, loyalty, trust, and commitment from the customer.
• Have a deep life science and biotech technical knowledge and experience in the delivery of mechanical system operations.
• Develop sales strategies to maximize the opportunity within life science and biotech industries.
• Facilitate the technical interface between the customers and Hermanson's operations and engineering departments.
• Work with the engineering department to develop scope documents for purposes of estimating.
• Verify that customer design or modification requirements are met promptly and correctly.
• Reviews company engineering changes and ensures that they are in accordance with customer expectations and life science / biotech specifications.
• Potential expansion of our geographic footprint, supporting our strategic growth initiatives.
• Lead in project interviews and ongoing project delivery.
• Preconstruction and Project Management Oversight, which shall involve working closely with the Project Management and Field Teams to ensure a seamless project delivery. This may include the following, depending on specific project details:
• Establishment, Implementation, and Support of BIM and other technologies, and partners to support our future preconstruction efforts.
• Oversight of Field Staff (Superintendents, Site Foreman, Project Engineers, Etc) and construction projects from start to finish
• Oversight of Project Estimating, Planning, Budgeting, and Identification of Resources. Working in these capacities as necessary and appropriate depending on the team’s workload.
• Oversight of coordination of the efforts of all parties involved in a project, including owner-reps, architects, consultants, and general contractors.
• Contract and pricing revisions and negotiations with the client and project ownership
• Oversight of production scheduling and execution; ensuring the project meets the scheduling requirements.
• Periodic inspection of construction sites.
• Identify the elements of project design and construction likely to give rise to disputes and claims. Work with the Project Managers to carefully review these conditions with clients and teams.
• The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $160,000 plus variable sales incentive pay. (The compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience).

Qualifications:

• An expert at preconstruction, construction management, and mechanical / plumbing estimating with a focus on Life Science and Biotech mechanical systems.
• Sales/Customer (5+ years) and capable of expanding Hermanson’s expertise and relationships in life science and biotech markets
• Excel and Bluebeam proficiency preferred.
• The qualified candidate must have demonstrated the ability to analyze and perform pursue/no pursue and bid/no bid recommendations and develop pursuit strategies for new business opportunities. The position will also require previous experience in evaluation, competitive environment assessment, value-based pricing, price to win analyses and probability of winning. A proven track record of negotiation and closing high value contracts involving strategic business relationships. A candidate must have the following experience:
• Contract negotiation with GC executives, Owners, Sr. PMs, & key personnel
• Familiarity with Estimating, project management, engineering functions and practices
• Possess strong written and communication skills
• Ability to positively influence and persuade others
• A record of achievement in selling across market segments and to GC Accounts
• Is a disciplined, strategic thinker and can quickly develop a holistic view of Hermanson’s business, building and nurturing key relationships focusing on desired outcomes, creating competitive advantage for the whole company.
• Professional appearance - conduct, grooming and business dress code that communicates professionalism, level of sophistication, intelligence, and credibility. Dresses to fit the business audience.
• This position is required to support field personnel and service our customers on projects. Depending on project requirements this may require full time presence on the site and in some cases, presence before and after the project scheduled hours. Flexibility on hours and location of work is dependent on project requirements as determined by your supervisor.
• This position requires the ability to walk and maintain balance over rough, icy, or muddy ground, climb stairs and ladders, work safely at heights without fear, and to work effectively while exposed to the weather for long periods.

Education:

Four-year University degree, preferably in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent experience.

Hermanson provides great employee benefits

• Very Competitive Compensation w/Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision for employees (coverage available for dependents
• 401k retirement plan including 5% Company Matching
• Vacation and Sick Compensation (PTO), and Holiday Pay!
• Disability income protection
• Employee and dependent life insurance
• Growth & Development Opportunities
• In-House Company Training Program
• Certificate & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Hermanson Co., LLP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Hermanson does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for an Inspector Tooling and Machined Parts to join our Quality team in Puget Sound in Washington.

As an Inspector for Tooling and Machined Parts, you will be essential in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in our manufacturing processes. Your keen attention to detail will enable you to conduct thorough inspections of tooling and machined parts, verifying compliance with stringent specifications and quality standards. To excel in this role, it is important to note that employees must pass visual acuity and color perception eye examination tests to ensure accuracy in evaluations. You will collaborate closely with engineering and quality assurance teams to identify and resolve any discrepancies, ensuring that all components meet operational requirements. Your expertise will also be critical in performing audits and surveillance of manufacturing processes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

Position Responsibilities:

• Obtain daily work assignments from the team leader or supervisor and review work orders and blueprints to determine required tasks.

• Inspect preparatory cleaning, application of sealant, protective coatings, and leak detection coatings of integral fuel cells.

• Perform and witness leak checks, determining the source of leaks and evaluating the extent of repairs required.

• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to evaluate and coordinate improvements in build processes and defect reduction initiatives.

• Initiate and document any nonconforming materials or assemblies according to specifications and procedures.

• Conduct audits and surveillance of manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure compliance.

• Use precision measuring instruments and shop mathematics to verify that all parts and assemblies meet quality requirements.

• Review manufacturing plans and other documentation for completeness and compliance, identifying any discrepancies.

• Inspect mockups of engineering design changes to ensure adherence to specifications.

• Perform line checks to investigate whether rejectable conditions exist on other assemblies or airplanes.

• Indicate Quality Assurance acceptance by stamping the appropriate paperwork and processing completed records.

• Review previously accepted systems, customer requirements, or FAA conformities to determine if re-inspection is required.

• Work with engineering and the FAA on red label equipment to ensure proper segregation from production parts.

• Document discrepancies and report them to the appropriate personnel for resolution.

• Assist in the training and instruction of lower-grade inspectors, providing guidance as needed.

Physical Demands and Potential Hazards:

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs. to 15-35 lbs.

• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.

• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.

• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.

• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.

• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes, hands/arms, and feet while performing job duties.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

Current Boeing employees working in Puget Sound must submit an Employee Request Transfer (ERT) to be considered in the eligible candidate pool. Resumes of current Puget Sound Boeing employees submitted via Careers at Boeing will not be considered.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications (e.g., blueprint/schematic reading, specification, change, design).

• 3+ years of experience in setting and using precision measuring tools and equipment such as micrometers, calipers, and/or dial indicators.

• 1+ years of experience calibrating and/or using coordinate measurement machines, laser trackers, and/or optical measurement devices.

• Experience as a Quality Inspector.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to walk constantly throughout the workday; stand 6-8 hours per day; climb or work from stairs/steps up to 8 hours per day; climb ladders; bend and twist frequently up to six hours per day; squat and kneel.

• Ability to complete Fall Protection Training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience inspecting welds / welds certification

• Equivalent education and/or related work experience (Higher education includes college, university, technical school, licensing/certification programs, etc.)

Typical Education & Experience:

High school graduate or GED preferred.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union Representation Statement:

This is an hourly position governed by the International Association of Machinists (IAM-751) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Shift Work Statement:

• This position is for a variety of shifts

Total Rewards & Pay Transparency:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay: $31.32/hour, with potential to earn up to $59.47/hour in accordance with the terms of the relevant collective bargaining agreement.

Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 27, 2026

Language Requirements

English Preferred

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for variable shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

*Securian Financial the internal position title is Engineering Sr Analyst or Engineering Consultant. Title and salary will be determined based on applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Join theEnterprise Partner Solutions (EPS)team as aLicensing and Compensation Engineer, where you'll drive innovation in partner experience using cutting-edge SAP technologies. This team envisions a future where every financial producer is empowered from day one through intuitive, reliable, and scalable technology. Our engineering team is committed to transforming the producer experience by delivering back-end systems that simplify onboarding, ensure compliance in licensing, and guarantee timely and accurate compensation. We strive to be the trusted backbone of producer operations, enabling our company to grow with confidence and integrity. If you're passionate about engineering solutions that make a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to shape the future of partner engagement at scale.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Support and maintain SAP technologies related to partner compensation and licensing, including APM (ICM), ALM, OK2, and Advanced Workflow.

• Perform analysis, design, development, and integration on medium to high level complexity assignments.

• Develop and support automation capabilities through webservices and APIs.

• Troubleshoot and resolve incidents across the licensing and compensation platform, including integrations with internal and external systems.

• Collaborate with product analysts, quality engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver enhancements and ensure platform stability.

• Analyze job failures, support tickets, and backlog stories to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, story refinement, and retrospectives.

• Document technical processes and contribute to knowledge sharing across the EPS team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• 3+ years of experience supporting SAP technologies, preferably in compensation or licensing domains.

• Familiarity with SAP ICM/APM and ALM modules.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP Certification in relevant Modules

• Development Languages: Java, Groovy, SQL, Git, IntelliJ, webservices

• Understanding of compensation payment structures for agents and familiarity with licensing and regulatory compliance frameworks governing producer eligibility to sell products.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.