Engineering Journal Jobs in Columbia Mo Remote

232 positions found

Project Engineer
Salary not disclosed
Columbia, MO 2 days ago

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and project coordination for construction projects. As a key member of our project management team, the Project Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest level of quality.


Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for construction projects, including reviewing plans and specifications, preparing construction schedules, and coordinating with subcontractors
  • Assist with project management activities, including developing project budgets, managing project resources, and monitoring project progress
  • Ensure that all projects comply with relevant laws, regulations, and safety standards
  • Manage project change requests, ensuring that changes are properly evaluated and approved
  • Communicate with clients, stakeholders, and project team members to ensure that all parties are informed of project progress and any issues that arise
  • Participate in project meetings and coordinate with project team members to ensure that all work is completed on schedule
  • Assist in the development and implementation of project plans and schedules, ensuring that all work is completed on schedule and within budget
  • Identify and manage project risks, ensuring that risks are mitigated and/or avoided
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field
  • 5+ years of experience in construction project engineering or related field
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze project data and identify trends and opportunities for improvement
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
  • Experience with government contracts and compliance is a plus
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Manufacturing Supervisor
Salary not disclosed
Columbia, MO 2 days ago

The Manufacturing Supervisor is responsible for supervising daily manufacturing operations and production personnel to ensure production goals are met safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards. This role leads and coordinates training and cross-training initiatives to build workforce flexibility, capability, and coverage. The Manufacturing Supervisor provides direct supervision to production staff, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures consistent execution of production plans, policies, procedures, and standard work.


Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment
  • Provide mentorship, development, coaching, and appropriate feedback for team member career pathing and growth
  • Support and coordinate staffing needs including cross-training and skills development
  • Directly supervise production personnel, managing their production schedules and standard work execution daily
  • Conduct performance evaluations
  • Ensure company policies and procedures are followed; assist with corrective action and disciplinary processes in accordance with company policy as needed


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Communication

  • Develop and grow team member skills, aligned to support our operations roadmap
  • Act as a liaison between the Manufacturing Manager and the production team members to ensure clear communication and alignment
  • Communicate production performance, risks, and issues to management in a timely manner
  • Support training initiatives, standard work development, and skills progression for the team
  • Assist department and company leadership with special projects and assignments as needed

Safety & Quality

  • Enforce safety standards and safe work practices; lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture
  • Ensure production processes comply with quality standards, work instructions, and regulatory requirements
  • Support investigations of quality issues, implement corrective actions, and verify effectiveness
  • Conduct floor audits, inspections, and compliance checks as required

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify and drive opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and efficiency gains
  • Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, standard work)
  • Ensure improvements are documented, trained, and sustained on the production floor

Production & Operations

  • Supervise daily production activities to ensure schedules and targets are met
  • Assign labor, balance workloads, and address production constraints
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for production, quality, safety, and equipment issues on the floor
  • Partner with the Manufacturing Manager and supply chain roles to execute production schedules and adjust priorities as needed
  • Monitor equipment performance and coordinate to minimize downtime


Requirements

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Industrial Management, or related field OR equivalent leadership experience in manufacturing
  • Minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Lead, Supervisor, or equivalent)
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety standards, and quality systems
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop team
  • Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred

  • Electronics manufacturing experience
  • Experience supporting or leading continuous improvement initiatives
  • Experience working with an ERP system
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Project Manager
🏢 Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
Salary not disclosed
Columbia, MO 2 days ago

We are seeking a Project Manager to join our team and manage construction projects from conception to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of construction projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
  • Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and progress reports
  • Collaborate with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project success
  • Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements
  • Monitor and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement in project management practices
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil industry
  • Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and quality control
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
  • Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards
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Surveying Intern
🏢 Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
Salary not disclosed
Columbia, MO 2 days ago

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Surveying Field Intern, you will gain invaluable real-world experience, work on challenging projects, and collaborate with seasoned professionals. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to various aspects of construction, helping them build a strong foundation for their future careers.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to assist in the planning, execution, and management of construction projects.
  • Field Experience: Spend time on construction sites to observe and participate in construction activities, gaining practical knowledge.
  • Documentation: Assist in project documentation, including reports, plans, budgets, and schedules.
  • Technical Learning: Acquire a deeper understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure project goals are met.
  • Problem Solving: Participate in troubleshooting and finding solutions to construction-related challenges.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled in a relevant degree program or Technical School (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.).
  • Strong academic performance and a passion for the construction industry.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-paced construction environment.
  • Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.
  • Basic understanding of construction principles and practices is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in United States

Duration:

  • The Co-op position typically lasts for one to six months.

Compensation:

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's policies.
  • Opportunity for future employment within the company based on performance.
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Safety Coordinator Intern
🏢 Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
Salary not disclosed
Columbia, MO 2 days ago

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated Health & Safety Intern to join our team. This position is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain hands-on experience in the construction industry while balancing their academic commitments. You will work alongside experienced professionals, learn valuable skills, and contribute to the success of our company, projects and people. Every Second Safely!


Key Responsibilities:

· Project Support: Collaborate with project teams to assist in the planning, execution, and management of Health & Safety on our construction projects.

· Field Experience: Spend time on construction sites to observe and participate in construction activities, gaining practical knowledge.

· Documentation: Assist in project documentation, including reports, plans, budgets, and schedules.

· Technical Learning: Acquire a deeper understanding of construction methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures.

· Team Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure project goals are met.

· Problem Solving: Participate in troubleshooting and finding solutions to construction-related challenges.


Qualifications:

· Enrolled in a relevant degree program or Technical School (Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, etc.).

· Strong academic performance

· A passion for the construction industry.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

· Eagerness to learn

· A proactive attitude.

· Punctuality and reliability are essential.

· Basic understanding of construction principles and practices is a plus but not mandatory.

· Must be legally eligible to work in United States

· Physical fitness and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks.


Work Schedule:

· Internships typically last one to six months


Compensation:

· Competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience and qualifications.

· Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's policies.

· Opportunity for future employment within the company based on performance.

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REO Resiliency Engineering and Quality Leader (Hybrid)
✦ New
Salary not disclosed

*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:

$145,000.00 - $267,000.00

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


Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Not Specified
Telecom & Contact Center Engineering Sr. Analyst (Hybrid)
🏢 Securian
Salary not disclosed
Saint Paul, MN, Hybrid 3 days ago

*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:

$72,000.00 - $134,000.00

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


Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Test Engineering Tech II - 401 Shift Days - Flexible Shift Options for Work-Life Balance (FLORENCE)
Salary not disclosed
JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Supports the Test Engineer in the development and commission of test solutions executing the test qualification of the fixture and program as per the specific system qualification process.
· Responsibility for providing the deliverables to support the solution in production to both the Test Support Function and Manufacturing Operations.
· Assists in the build and manufacture of testers, fixtures and environmental tooling as required to meet the customer expectations.
· The Technician Engineer provides the interface to the Test Support function providing comprehensive documentation and training for all test solutions implemented.
· Provides the interface to the Manufacturing function providing comprehensive documentation and coordinating training and education for all test operations implemented.
· Through working with the Test Support function monitor and contribute to the improvement of Test Yields, Efficiency, Intermittencies and Uptime providing accurate reporting and clear targets for improvement.
· In conjunction with the Test Engineer strives to consistently upgrade the test process balancing cost, coverage with the goal of providing an optimized and cost efficient test process.
· Works closely with manufacturing and test support to ensure prioritization of support activities. He/ She will be responsible for coordinating the timetable for test readiness based on the weekly production schedule through the appropriate Test Support staff.
· May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
· Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
· Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software.
· Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
· Ability to write simple correspondence. Read and understand visual aid.
· Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
· Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.
· Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
· Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Lead Mechanical Systems Engineer - Remote Structures and Integration (AUSTIN)
🏢 JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Salary not disclosed
Job Title: Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering

Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX

*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.

What will you do?

- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.

- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.

- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.

- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).

- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.

- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.

- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.

- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.

- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.

- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts

- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability

- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.

- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.

- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).

- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.

- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.

- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.

- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.

- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).

- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)

- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

How will you get here?

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.

Experience:

- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.

- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).

- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must

- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required

- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented

- Able to work independently with minimal oversight

- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations

- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides

- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries

- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices

- Comfortable working as part of a global team

- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones

- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

- Able to mentor less experienced engineers

- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.

- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.

- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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Principal Electrical Controls Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure (REMOTE) (AUSTIN)
🏢 JABIL CIRCUIT, INC
Salary not disclosed
AUSTIN, Texas, Remote 4 days ago
Job Title: Principal Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Family: Electrical Design Engineering

Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team

Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX

*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)

How will you make an impact?

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Controls Engineer to lead the development, optimization and implementation of advanced control systems across critical infrastructure products and automation platforms. This role is critical to ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of critical systems, with a strong emphasis on data center infrastructure, power/energy management, and industrial automation.

This role will involve designing and developing wiring harness systems, including schematic creation, harness architecture, panel layout, developing specifications, selecting key components, and transitioning design to manufacturing. Furthermore, the position includes leading test process implementation and ensuring equipment alignment to maintain the highest standards of operational excellence and reliability.

What will you do?

- Define and own the control system architecture across multiple platforms, including PLCs, BMS, EPMS, and ATS systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

- Develop detailed control system specifications, functional design documents, and interface definitions for all subsystems.

- Proficiency in PLC/SCADA programming, HMI development, and system integration with IT networks and facility equipment.

- Ability to read and create BOMs. visual aids, electrical schematics, control diagrams, and sequence of operations.

- Define control logic, sensor integration, and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, BACnet, SNMP) for intelligent power and cooling management.

- Validate control systems through simulation, testing, and commissioning to ensure reliability, safety, and responsiveness.

- Experience with critical infrastructure systems: UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, fire suppression systems.

- Lead Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for new projects and revisions.

- Drive the development of system-level simulations and digital twins to validate control strategies before deployment

- Architect integration strategies for control systems with enterprise platforms such as SCADA, CMMS, and cloud-based monitoring tools

- Establish design patterns and best practices for modular and reusable control logic across projects

- Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex control system issues during commissioning and operations

- Evaluate emerging technologies and automation trends to continuously improve system performance and efficiency

- Develop and maintain documentation for system architecture, control logic, and operational procedures

- Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and facilities engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of control systems with physical infrastructure

- Work closely with cross functional teams to align control system designs with business requirements, timelines, and operational constraints

- Facilitate design reviews, technical workshops, and cross-functional planning sessions to ensure alignment and transparency across engineering disciplines

- Support commissioning and field teams during deployment, troubleshooting, and optimization of control systems

How will you get here?

Education:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.

Experience:

- 8+ years pf experience in control system design and implementation

- Deep expertise in the following:

- PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider Electric)

- Building Management Systems (BMS) integration and optimization

- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS/EDPM) for real-time energy analytics

- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS) control and failover logic

- Strong proficiency in control theory, system modeling, and simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink)

- Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)

- Familiarity with NFPA, IEC, and ISO standards related to control systems and safety.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented

- Able to work independently with minimal oversight as part of a global team

- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations

- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides

- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries

- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices while mentoring less experienced engineers

- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones

- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)

- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Experience in EPlan, WindChill, SolidWorks, and DevOps are a plus

- Experience with hyperscale or colocation data center environments

- Familiarity with low and medium-voltage systems

Preferred Qualifications: 

- Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline

- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

- Experience in mission-critical environments such as data centers, manufacturing, or energy systems.

- Experience with digital twin modeling and predictive maintenance strategies.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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