Engineering Journal Jobs in Columbus Ohio Remote

Overview

We are seeking a Data Center MEP Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) to provide exceptional design and project management services for data center projects. The ideal candidate will lead internal design teams, work in a client-facing project management position, and manage various projects from concept to completion. This role is critical for ensuring that the data center’s infrastructure is designed to meet the demands of its operations while also being energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Employment is project based on the estimated project duration of one year. Extension is possible, although not guaranteed. This is hourly exempt and benefits eligible, including full Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life, Education opportunities, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design, integration, and delivery of MEP systems (HVAC, UPS, generators, cooling, CDUs, BMS, fire protection) across high-density mission-critical environments.
• Manage both internal and external stakeholders, ensuring design scalability, while ensuring safety requirements are met.
• Drive performance optimization, reliability, and compliance with IEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ASHRAE standards.
• Define HVAC technical requirements and coordinate with other teams.
• Develop office design standards for Data Center and Mission Critical sectors.
• Collaborate across disciplines to create integrated technical solutions.
• Coordinate with Energy Modeling teams to optimize energy efficiency and carbon reduction.
• Serve as client-facing representative on behalf of JB&B and Trinity to offer additional support, leading project with a solutions-based mindset.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering required.
• Data Center experience required.
• 5 years of experience in facility design and construction environments.
• Experience in design, construction, and commissioning of data center HVAC systems.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Strong knowledge of liquid-cooling systems and energy efficiency metrics (PUE/WUE).

Machine Vision / Controls Engineer

Do you enjoy:

• Working on new automation challenges every few months
• Performing vision feasibility testing and proving out inspection methods
• Researching and implementing new automation technologies
• Managing your work with a high level of autonomy
• A blend of desk work (~70%), shop work (~20%), and field work (~10%)
• Working in a small engineering-driven company where your work has visible impact

Job Description:

We are looking for a Machine Vision / Controls Engineer to join our fast-paced automation engineering firm. This role focuses on developing machine vision inspection systems while also supporting controls development and feasibility testing for custom automation equipment.

You will perform vision feasibility studies, camera/lens/lighting selection, and vision programming, primarily using Keyence Machine Vision systems. In addition, you will support PLC programming, system integration, and automation debugging on our custom machines.

This position works closely with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to integrate machine vision, robotics, motion control, and PLC systems into complete automation solutions.

Engineered Vision is dedicated to improving how factory automation projects are implemented through transparency, quality, and speed.

Duties:

• Perform machine vision feasibility testing in our lab to validate inspection concepts and system performance
• Size and select cameras, lenses, and lighting for vision inspection applications
• Develop and program machine vision systems (primarily Keyence)
• Integrate vision systems with robots, PLCs, and motion control systems
• Program and support PLC controls systems (primarily Allen Bradley ladder logic)
• Assist with controls debugging and automation system integration
• Support machine builds, testing, and troubleshooting in the shop
• Assist with system commissioning and startup at customer facilities
• Create and maintain vision documentation, feasibility reports, and technical documentation
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers to optimize inspection and automation performance
• Deploy systems at customer facilities and perform service work
• Travel up to 15% (mostly within 250 miles of Columbus, Ohio)

Required Qualifications:

• US Citizenship Required (we work on Government Projects – Green Card will not be acceptable)
• Must live in the Columbus, Ohio area
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
• Experience performing machine vision feasibility testing and inspection development
• 2+ years experience working in industrial automation including: selecting vision cameras/lenses/lights, feasibility testing, and vision programing
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation systems in real-world manufacturing environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience working in industrial automation selecting vision cameras, lenses, and lighting
• 2+ years experience with machine vision programming of Keyence Machine Vision Cameras
• 2+ years experience working with a custom machine builder as a controls engineer
• Experience integrating vision with robots and PLC systems
• Experience with industrial lighting design and lens selection
• Customer run-off and field troubleshooting experience
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize automation systems in real-world manufacturing environments

About Us:

Engineered Vision is a small custom machine builder focused on newer technologies including robots, machine vision, and motion control. We opened our doors to deliver affordable automation fast, with typical project sizes ranging from $100k–$2MM.

Engineered Vision is one of the fastest growing custom machine design and engineering firms in Columbus, Ohio. We integrate our machines across industry boundaries and pair the latest technologies with real industry needs to deliver strong ROI.

We consider our shop an engineer’s playground with robots, machine vision systems, CNC machining, and 3D printing.

We look forward to working with you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Full-Time

Work Location: In person

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is looking for an Engineering Designer to join the team! This is an onsite position in Columbus, OH. Will be fully in the office to design a variety of work orders focused on Power and Electrical Distribution projects. The role utilizes client-specific software and offers full training! This company offers room for growth with exposure to different projects and teams! This is a long term, stable opportunity.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates or bachelor’s in engineering-related field, example degrees: Engineering Technology, Applied Sciences, Mathematics, Geography, Construction Management, etc OR 1+ years of experience within CAD design or utilities
• Ability to sit onsite
• Great customer service skills
• Adaptability to changing client priorities

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Utilities, Electrical, or Power Distribution experience CAD design experience

Project Design Engineer

Locations: Phoenix, AZ | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH

A nationally recognized architectural and engineering consultancy is looking to add a technically sharp and forward-thinking Project Design Engineer – Structural to their team. With offices in key markets and a reputation for innovation and quality, this firm is known for tackling projects that span commercial, civic, and institutional sectors. You're being invited to join a dynamic team where your skills in structural design will be valued, and you'll have plenty of chances to learn and grow alongside talented colleagues in a supportive atmosphere.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to the design and documentation of building structures using steel, concrete, timber, and hybrid systems.
• You'll play a key role in ensuring structural elements meet regulatory standards and are thoroughly analyzed for both new construction and renovation initiatives.
• Work closely with project managers on design intent, deliverables, and timelines.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and other stakeholders to align structural solutions with project goals.
• Participate in quality checks, internal reviews, and technical coordination across project milestones.
• Help assess design challenges and offer technical input to guide project direction efficiently.

Qualifications:

• A background in civil or structural engineering with a bachelor's degree is required, and having a postgraduate degree would be a significant advantage.
• A strong background in structural engineering and building design is expected, with familiarity with a variety of materials and systems.
• EIT with active progress toward PE/SE licensure, or currently licensed as a PE/SE.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes and experience using structural modeling tools.
• Team-first mindset with a track record of positive collaboration and quality execution.

Why Join This Firm?

• Work on impactful projects that are shaping skylines and communities nationwide.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals and a budgeted path for continuing education.
• Strong internal culture that promotes autonomy, creativity, and career progression.

Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Annual bonus potential
• Student loan repayment options
• Certification/licensure reimbursement
• Flexible schedules and work/life balance support

If you’re ready to grow your technical capabilities while making a lasting impact through structural design, this role offers a compelling path forward.

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*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