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The Efficiency Network, Inc. (TEN) is an independent energy-focused design/build contractor that provides building infrastructure upgrades and energy projects services to state, local, and federal government, K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, and large commercial and industrial customers. We help our clients address deferred maintenance, invest in infrastructure, improve the efficiency and sustainability of their buildings, and make their operations more resilient.

TEN applies state of the art technology, engineering, construction and project management concepts and practices, along with creative financing and ownership solutions, to deliver projects quickly and efficiently.

TEN is part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. family of companies.

Location : Pittsburgh HQ Hybrd 3 -days a week,

Summary:

Reporting to TEN’s Vice President, Engineering, the Director-Design Engineering is responsible for overseeing the development and supporting the delivery of multi-disciplined construction projects. This role ensures that all design outputs meet technical, regulatory, and quality standards while aligning with project objectives and client requirements. The Director – Design Engineering will collaborate closely with internal development, engineering, and construction teams while directing and managing external design professionals (architects and engineers) to translate conceptual designs into executable plan documents and constructable project strategies. The Director – Design Engineering plays a key role in ensuring that projects are designed in a safe and profitable manner and all associated project risks are identified and mitigated.

Location: The successful candidate is situated in the Pittsburgh, PA region and will work from the company’s office and a home-based office with travel to customer sites as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Design Phase Leadership & Commercial Strategy

• Lead and manage internal and external multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, and consultants) through all phases of design within a Design/Build delivery model, from concept development through design completion.
• Define and control design scope, standards, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives, contractual obligations, and client expectations.
• Lead and participate in commercial negotiations with owners, design consultants, and key trade partners related to design scope, fees, risk allocation, and change management.
• Facilitate design coordination and decision-making with clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners to resolve technical and commercial issues efficiently.
• Oversee development of coordinated, complete, and constructible design solutions that enable accurate pricing, competitive proposals, and predictable construction outcomes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and owner standards while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk considerations.
• Direct preparation and review of design submittals, equipment selections, and technical packages, ensuring commercial alignment and securing required client approvals.
• Validate evolving cost estimates, contingencies, and allowances throughout design development, identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to protect and enhance project margins.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate design-related commercial risks, including constructability, scope gaps, escalation exposure, and design schedule impacts.
• Confirm designs are fully coordinated and commercially executable prior to construction handoff, minimizing downstream changes, claims, and margin erosion.

Construction Phase Design Oversight & Commercial Support

• Serve as the primary design authority during construction, providing technical leadership and commercial support to project managers, superintendents, and field teams.
• Support interpretation of drawings, specifications, and design intent while assessing cost, schedule, and contractual implications of design decisions.
• Review and respond to requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and design clarifications with a focus on minimizing commercial exposure and avoiding schedule disruption.
• Evaluate proposed field changes, substitutions, and value engineering initiatives for technical feasibility, constructability, cost impact, risk allocation, and contract compliance.
• Lead coordination with architects, engineers, design-assist partners, and subcontractors to negotiate and resolve design-related issues encountered during construction.
• Ensure all approved design changes are accurately incorporated into revised documents and as-built records, maintaining alignment with contract requirements.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to approved design documents.
• Support commissioning, testing, and closeout activities to ensure systems perform as designed and contractual obligations are met.
• Maintain alignment between design intent, construction execution, and financial performance, actively supporting margin protection, change management, and dispute avoidance.

Education and Experience Required:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in detailed design, estimating, and commercial support within the building construction industry.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary design teams in Design/Build environments.
• Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations with owners, consultants, and trade partners.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD/BIM platforms and design standards.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to balance technical and commercial priorities.

Preferred:

• Leadership on large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary Design/Build projects.
• Direct involvement in contract negotiations, design fee agreements, and change management.
• Strong track record of providing commercial and risk-management support to project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

The Quality Engineer is accountable for ensuring that Eos development products meet specified requirements and are tested to ensure compliance with internal and external standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading root cause investigation, failure mode effects analysis, design verification/validation testing, inspection method development, acceptance criteria creation and process validation/verification.
• Develop protocols and reports to clearly document the previous design control activities.
• Participate in the qualification and design transfer activities with external manufacturers.
• Conduct external audits of new suppliers as part of the new product development and internal audits of the quality system to assure alignment to corporate policies, internal standards/requirements, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Support the maintenance of existing products including but not limited to design changes, process changes, supplier changes, remediation, recertification, and brand extensions.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills., and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills, written, oral communication and negotiations skills.
• Strong critical and creative thinking skills.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete projects in a matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Concepts.
• Must possess strong project management skills as well as having the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree in Engineering
• Demonstrated ability to advocate for product excellence and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work cross-functionally.
• Electrical and/or mechanical product knowledge is preferred.
• Design control or new product development is preferred.
• Quality engineering experience is highly preferred.

Pay Details

The pay rate for this position is $21/hour. Hourly wage is based on experience and geographical location.

• Flexible work schedule
• Access to an employee discount program
• Reimbursable travel time and mileage

Project Details

RTI International is seeking self-motivated and outgoing individuals to work on an important and long-standing government-sponsored study, the National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), as Part-Time Field Interviewers.

The National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG), conducted by the federal government since 1973, is a national survey of women and men, 15-49 years of age, designed to provide national estimates of factors affecting pregnancy and birth rates, and general reproductive health. The topics covered in the NSFG are sensitive but extremely important for understanding women’s and men’s health and well-being in the United States.

The NSFG interview covers sexual activity, contraceptive use, pregnancy history (including pregnancy loss), infertility, relationship experience, (including marriages and cohabitation), use of medical services (including family planning, infertility services, and preventative health care), and experience with adoption and foster care. For more information on the NSFG research project and requirements, please see: Interviewers will make face-to-face visits to selected households to screen for eligible respondents and conduct in-person NSFG interviews. Given the survey description above, these interviews require asking sensitive questions to selected respondents in a private setting using a project-provided tablet.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a part-time, long-term career with a variable schedule that allows you to work independently and not be stuck in an office. As a part-time Field Interviewer, you will interact with others and approach selected households without a prior appointment.

If you’re interested in engaging people from diverse backgrounds and passionate about the health and well-being of others, this may be the job for you. Qualified candidates MUST be able to work when respondents are available and be comfortable working a consistent, varied schedule to accommodate project needs.

The current data collection period is expected to run through December 2026, however there is the possibility of continued work beyond 2026 depending on sample locations in future years.

Field Interviewers are responsible for:

• Traveling frequently to selected locations to recruit study participants
• Locating selected dwelling units, identifying eligible adult household members, administering a screening interview and recruiting respondents for a longer main interview, if selected
• Making in-person contact with selected respondents to discuss the study, answer questions, and obtain participation
• Collecting confidential information and administering standardized questionnaires
• Independently managing administrative duties, including participating in conference calls and completing online trainings
• Transmitting data as scheduled
• Assuming full and legal responsibility for use and care of project-issued equipment
• Safeguarding any participant incentives, issued equipment, or project materials against damage, loss, or theft
• Assuming responsibility for and carefully tracking all participant incentives
• Submitting timely and accurate Time & Expense reports
• Virtually attend scheduled meetings with other members of the project team
• Maintaining regular access to a reliable wireless internet connection in your home for project work
• Meeting weekly with supervisor via Zoom
• This position involves standing, walking and climbing stairs, and transporting equipment and materials such as laptop computers and notebooks weighing 15 pounds or more.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must possess High School Diploma or GED
• Possess effective communication skills through speech and listening
• Fluency in English through reading, writing, and speaking
• Available for entire training and data collection period
• Able to successfully complete training
• Must have a valid US driver's license and reliable personal automobile available for business use
• Comfortable using RTI issued tablet, laptop and other associated equipment
• Access to password-protected Wi-Fi connection for data transmissions and administrative responsibilities
• Able to keep project information confidential
• Willingness to work in various types of weather conditions and after dark
• Must be comfortable asking survey questions on personally sensitive subject matters (e.g. pregnancy, reproduction, sexual activity)
• Must be willing to work approximately 20 hours a week, including weekends and weekday evenings, on a regular basis with occasional weekday daytime hours.
• Must be comfortable working in unfamiliar areas

Preferred Qualifications for Ideal Candidates

• Positive, self-motivated, curious, and enjoy interacting with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Effective time, schedule, and workload management skills to meet set deadlines
• Computer skills, namely email and internet proficiency
• Experience conducting in-person, household interviews with randomly selected respondents
• Willingness to travel to other areas in geographical region (e.g., within state, adjacent state) for short periods of time

Work Schedule

• The data collection period is expected to be April, 2026 through December, 2026.
• On average, you will be needed approximately 20 hours per week when work is available.
• On average, you should be available to work in the field 4 days each week.
• The majority of this work is anticipated to be during evenings and weekends.
• Each of your trips to the field are expected to be at least 4 hours long.

Training Details

You must attend a paid 7-day virtual training, not including the weekend, scheduled for April 13 –April 21, 2026 between the hours of 11:00 am and 4:00 pm eastern. You are also required to complete a self-administered home study and pre-training courses prior to attending virtual training.

Accommodation

RTI International will accommodate our job application procedures for disabled veterans and other qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you have a disability that affects the use of our online application system, or if you otherwise need accommodation in connection with the recruiting process due to a disability, please CLICK HERE for information on how to contact us to request an accommodation.

Additional Notifications

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Clients rely on us to answer questions that demand an objective and multidisciplinary approach--one that integrates expertise across the social and laboratory sciences, engineering, and international development. We believe in the promise of science, and we are inspired every day to deliver on that promise for the good of people, communities, and businesses around the world. For more information, visit are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life insurance, a health savings account (HSA), and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

For USA Job Postings Only: RTI participates in the US Government E-Verify program. Further information regarding the E-Verify program and laws that are designed to protect you against discrimination relating to your legal right to work in the US can be found at San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.

RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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For Applicants in US Virgin Islands Only: A record of conviction will not exclude an applicant from being eligible for the position. Factors that may be examined include:

(1) The rational relationship of the nature of the offense to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and

(2) Evidence of the rehabilitation of the applicant.

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Anticipated Close Date: Apr 16, 2026

Profitmind is building the intelligence behind how retailers make pricing and merchandising decisions. Today, many of these decisions are still driven by spreadsheets, rigid rules, and manual judgment, even at the largest brands.

Our platform turns complex data such as sales, inventory, and competitive signals into clear, explainable recommendations merchants can trust. Our platform focuses on impact, helping retailers improve margin, inventory health, and decision quality at scale. 

Based in Pittsburgh, we’re a fast-growing startup with real customers. Profitmind is backed by a recent strategic investment from Accenture, and scaling its agentic AI platform to power decision-making for some of the world’s largest retailers.

About the role:

We're seeking a talented Senior Data Engineer to build and scale the data infrastructure that powers our retail technology platform. As a key member of our early-stage team, you'll design and implement robust data pipelines, establish best practices for data engineering, and enable data-driven decision making across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to shape the data foundation of a growing startup and work with cutting-edge technologies in both batch and streaming data processing.

What you’ll do:

• Design and implement scalable data pipelines for both batch and streaming workloads using Python and Spark 
• Build and maintain cloud-native data infrastructure to support our retail analytics and operational needs 
• Develop real-time streaming solutions to process transaction, inventory, and operational data 
• Develop AI agents to automate operations 
• Implement data quality validation and monitoring to ensure reliability across our data ecosystem 
• Establish DataOps best practices and automation as we scale our data infrastructure Own data security and privacy compliance as we handle sensitive customer and business data 
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions 
• Mentor team members and contribute to building a strong data engineering culture 

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience 
• Strong proficiency in Python for data processing and pipeline development
• Production experience with Apache Spark for large-scale data processing
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Proven track record implementing both batch and streaming data pipelines
• Deep understanding of SQL and modern data warehouse technologies 
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT patterns, and workflow orchestration Experience with distributed systems and cloud infrastructure 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills 
• Strong communication skills with ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Thrives in fast-paced, early-stage startup environments with changing priorities 

Nice to have:

• Experience in retail tech, e-commerce, or similar enterprise systems 
• Expertise with real-time processing frameworks like Kafka, Kinesis, or Flink
• Proficiency with Python data handling libraries (pandas, NumPy, polars) 
• Knowledge of data quality and observability platforms 
• Understanding of event-driven architectures, medallion architectures, and CDC patterns 
• Previous experience at an early-stage startup or building data infrastructure from scratch 
• Background working with multi-tenant SaaS platforms or enterprise analytics systems
• Experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) 
• Knowledge of DataOps and MLOps best practices

Apply today to join a small, senior team working on problems that sit at the core of how global retailers operate.

Shermco Industries

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. Our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Additionally, our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services, and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical, all done with an emphasis on safety and client service.

TERRITORY ACCOUNT MANAGER

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Territory Account Manager. Shermco is ISO certified, a member of EASA, AWEA, PEARL and is accredited by NETA, PEV, SKF & ANAB. Shermco Industries is a founding member of NETA and has one of the largest field services divisions in the industry.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent education & experience in Engineering or related field. This is desired, not required.
• 3+ years of successful outside B2B sales experience, preferably in an engineering, industrial or heavy commercial industry. Preference given to candidates with a successful sales track record in a power related industry, preferably from the high-voltage (480 VAC to 345 kV) electrical equipment testing & maintenance industry, including electrical field Services, field commissioning & acceptance testing, engineering in general including Arc Flash, Coordination Studies, transient studies, load flow analysis and general power engineering, and small scale electrical T&D or Substations construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and highly motivated.
• Availability to travel weekdays throughout the geographic account territory.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, written and oral presentation skills and solid understanding of profitability and other financial measurements.
• Strong sales skills including and effective negotiation skills, ability to successfully interact with key customer decision makers and influencers, and ability to prospect new customers and forecast future business.
• Must be able to demonstrate technical knowledge and consultative skills.
• Required overnight travel up to 20% of the time.
• Basic computer skills with the following software: Excel, Word, Adobe, Microsoft Outlook.

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• The primary role of this position will be to provide account management/sales targeting industrial, utility generations, data center, hospitals, and electrical contractors to sell Shermco’s full line of electrical testing, maintenance, repair & engineering services.
• Perform direct sales and business development activities which contribute to the growth and retention of business so as to meet or exceed targeted sales goals.
• Qualify prospective sales opportunities to determine which opportunities to pursue.
• Accountable for attaining yearly multi-million dollar sales budgets
• Identify, develop and implement sales strategies.
• Assist in the preparation of estimates, sales proposals, and sales presentations.
• Visit assigned account(s) on a regular basis in order to maintain a "strategic relationship" status; identifies necessary account changes and opportunities as quickly as possible.
• Maintain industry knowledge and improve technical knowledge based on market requirements
• Support our key marketing activities necessary to support sales growth in efforts such as, road shows, national conferences, tradeshows, sales trainings, and various sales engagement activities such as trade organizations.
• Manages pricing and channel issues as they arise relating to competitive quotes and cross selling conflicts.
• Support account from sales, securing purchase orders, terms and conditions, and customer relations.
• Perform job walks.
• Be a front line focal point between sales and production to qualify opportunities.
• Be able to support lunch and learns and lead customer discussions.
• Work with Customer Service group to enhance customer’s buying experience.
• Support Shermco training events and trade shows.
• Import sales activity into CRM.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be able to travel overnight approximately 5 - 10% of the time to visit customers, prospective customers, and attend trade shows.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods, work at a desk/cubicle on a PC, and visit and tour varying customer sites with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

Profitmind is building the intelligence behind how retailers make pricing and merchandising decisions. Today, many of these decisions are still driven by spreadsheets, rigid rules, and manual judgment, even at the largest brands.

Our platform turns complex data such as sales, inventory, and competitive signals into clear, explainable recommendations merchants can trust. Our platform focuses on impact, helping retailers improve margin, inventory health, and decision quality at scale. 

Based in Pittsburgh, Profitmind is backed by a recent strategic investment from Accenture, and scaling its agentic AI platform to power decision-making for some of the world’s largest retailers.

About the role:

We are seeking a Machine Learning Engineer who understands the heartbeat of retail. In this role, you will build the intelligence that helps major retailers make critical merchandising decisions, balancing profit, revenue, and inventory health.

You will sit at the intersection of ML Engineering, Retail Strategy, and Data Science. Your work will power the "brain" of our platform, transforming raw sales data and competitive signals into actionable pricing strategies and clear insights for merchants and buyers.

What you’ll do:

• Design and deploy models specifically for retail challenges, such as demand forecasting, price elasticity at the SKU level, seasonality detection, and markdown optimization.
• Evolve our Python-based optimization engine to handle complex retail constraints (e.g., maintaining brand standards, psychological price points, and inventory sell-through targets).
• Engineer systems that explain the "why" behind a price change. You will translate model outputs into merchant-friendly insights (e.g., "We recommend a markdown here because competitor X dropped price and inventory depth is high").
• Develop logic to optimize products across their entire lifecycle—from initial price setting to promotional strategies and final clearance.
• Build robust data pipelines to ingest and process diverse retail datasets, including POS transactions, competitor scraping, and inventory feeds.
• Work closely with product managers to understand the needs of category managers and pricing analysts, ensuring our algorithms solve real-world merchandising pain points.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of experience building production ML systems using Python, Scikit-learn, or PyTorch, with a focus on regression and time-series forecasting.
• A strong understanding of (or deep interest in) retail mechanics—how inventory turns, gross margin, and sell-through rates drive business success.
• Familiarity with mathematical optimization techniques and how to apply them to business constraints (e.g., linear programming, constraint satisfaction).
• Expert SQL skills and ability to model complex data relationships (e.g., parent-child product hierarchies, store clusters).
• The ability to look at an optimization result and explain the business logic behind it. You can debug not just code, but the retail logic.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Operations Research, or Statistics.
• Experience in Retail Analytics, E-commerce, Supply Chain, or Revenue Management.
• Familiarity with "Explainable AI" (XAI) tools to make black-box models transparent to business users.
• Experience handling sparse data or cold-start problems (e.g., pricing new products with no history).

Profitmind is building the intelligence behind how retailers make pricing and merchandising decisions. Today, many of these decisions are still driven by spreadsheets, rigid rules, and manual judgment, even at the largest brands.

Our platform turns complex data such as sales, inventory, and competitive signals into clear, explainable recommendations merchants can trust. Our platform focuses on impact, helping retailers improve margin, inventory health, and decision quality at scale. 

Based in Pittsburgh, Profitmind is backed by a recent strategic investment from Accenture, and scaling its agentic AI platform to power decision-making for some of the world’s largest retailers.

About the role:

We’re looking for a multi-disciplinary AI Engineer to design, implement, and deploy LLM-driven agents with strong backend and front-end integration. You’ll be leading efforts across LLM agent design, prompting, fine-tuning, and MLOps, while building real-world, production-grade applications with modern web technologies.

The ideal candidate combines a strong foundation in Python and AI with practical experience in agent frameworks like LangGraph, PydanticAI, and Google ADK, as well as FastAPI and front-end development.

What you’ll do:

LLM Agents & Prompt Engineering

• Architect and implement LLM agents using frameworks like LangGraph, PydanticAI, and Google ADK.
• Build composable, tool-augmented reasoning chains (e.g., RAG, CoT, ReAct, planner-executor).
• Integrate vector databases (e.g., FAISS, Pinecone, pgvector) and knowledge graphs (Neo4j) to support retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and long-term chatbot memory.
• Design and maintain high-quality prompt strategies for robustness and reliability.

FastAPI, Model Context Protocol (MCP) & Backend

• Develop and maintain scalable APIs using FastAPI, supporting synchronous and asynchronous agent execution.
• Integrate Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable secure and structured access to external data and tools within agent workflows.
• Implement state tracking, context-aware input dispatch, and modular plugin integration within the control plane.

Evaluation, Testing & Observability

• Build unit and behavioral tests for agents, tools, and workflows.
• Develop tooling for trace analysis, agent state debugging, and hallucination tracking.
• Compare and benchmark agent orchestration frameworks for trade-offs in speed, reliability, and usability.

Model Fine-Tuning & MLOps

• Fine-tune models using LoRA, QLoRA, or full fine-tuning pipelines.
• Integrate, deploy, and monitor models in production using cloud providers.
• Set up agent logging, observability dashboards, and recovery workflows.

Front-End & UX

• Familiar with React, TypeScript, Next.js, or similar frameworks
• Understanding of front-end and back-end integration for AI tools
• Ability to build basic dashboards or agent interfaces
• Integrate agents into interfaces
• Speak the language of UI 

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years experience with Python in ML/AI systems and PyTorch or Tensorflow
• 1+ years experience with LLM agent development, prompt engineering, and frameworks like
• LangGraph, PydanticAI, and Google ADK.
• Experience with fine-tuning LLMs.
• Familiarity using vector stores like ChromaDB, Weaviate, or pgvector.
• Production experience with FastAPI, Docker, and MLOps
• Expert in Agentic Coding IDEs (Windsurf, Cursor or Claude Code)
• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in computer science

Nice to have:

• Open-source contributions to LLM/agent tooling
• Knowledge of async programming, websockets, and streaming APIs

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation and equity
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, etc.
• Unlimited and flexible PTO

Senior Automation Controls & Vision Engineer

Travel: Up to 25% (including international)

Local - Pittsburgh, PA

Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, and 401K. In addition ESP Plan, and Tuition Reimbursement.

About Us

Our Client is a global medical technology company dedicated to improving the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of health care. Their innovative solutions address advanced hospital technologies, plasma collection systems, and products that enable labs and centers to collect high-demand blood components.

Position Summary

The Senior Automation Controls & Vision Engineer leads the design, integration, and optimization of advanced automation and vision-based inspection systems across our global manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Software Engineering to deploy high-performance, defect-detection and quality control solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and optimize machine vision systems (Cognex, Keyence, Teledyne, SICK, Fanuc, KUKA, Dalsa).
• Configure lighting, lensing, positioning, and vibration control to ensure inspection reliability.
• Design and program Allen-Bradley PLC systems (ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk).
• Develop HMIs, safety interlocks, and integrated automation architectures.
• Program and integrate Epson and/or ABB robots (preferred).
• Lead projects from concept through validation and deployment.
• Drive continuous improvement, Industry 4.0, and data-driven manufacturing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, or related field preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in automation controls and/or vision system engineering.
• Strong Allen-Bradley PLC programming expertise.
• Hands-on machine vision setup and optimization experience.
• Programming experience in C++ or Python.
• Medical device manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification a plus.