Engineering Journal Jobs in Florence, KY

Permitting Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for a detail-oriented Permitting Specialist to manage the full scope of permitting activities supporting telecom long-haul infrastructure projects. You'll serve as the go-to expert for navigating complex regulatory environments — working across private property, public right-of-way, and multi-jurisdictional requirements to keep projects moving forward on time and in compliance.

What You'll Do

• Manage the full lifecycle of permitting activities for telecom long-haul projects, including private-property facilities and associated public right-of-way requirements
• Prepare, submit, track, and monitor permit packages with local, state, and federal authorities to ensure timely approvals
• Present projects to neighborhood committees and represent the organization at public hearings before governing bodies
• Coordinate closely with engineering, construction, and project stakeholders to maintain compliance with codes, ordinances, regulatory updates, and project timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for permitting inquiries, proactively resolving issues to prevent delays and keep projects on track

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of permitting or regulatory compliance experience in telecom, utilities, construction, or a similarly regulated industry
• Proven ability to prepare and submit permit packages and interpret zoning codes, building ordinances, DOT requirements, and multi-jurisdictional regulations
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents including blueprints and engineering plans, with an understanding of outside plant design and telecom standards
• Strong communication and public-speaking skills, with experience presenting to community groups and governing bodies
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and scheduling tools; familiarity with Quick Base is a plus
• Resourceful self-starter with the ability to research and stay current on regulatory changes

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Travel required as needed to coordinate with agencies, attend hearings, or support project sites

ALPLA's Florence, KY manufacturing site is looking for an Operations Manager. ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, Henkel, Chobani and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

What Can You Expect From ALPLA

• Health and Wellness Care Program- Benefits
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs; Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation; paid holidays

What You Will Enjoy Doing

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the ALPLA production plant. This role provides leadership and direction to the production team, driving operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while meeting production targets and controlling costs to support overall business objectives.

• Overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance
• P&L Responsibility/Expense control
• Group reporting
• Budgeting and Investment Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Warehouse (if applicable)
• Quality Assurance\
• Sales: Maintenance of existing accounts
• Policies/Procedures
• Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives
• Leading the TeamRecruits (with HR) new employees
• Performs disciplinary actions
• Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
• Provides an active plant personnel development, training, and acknowledge sharing culture
• Performs annual Performance Evaluation

Performance Metrics:

Safety Risk Level: Proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks, with documented improvements or action plans implemented quarterly.

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Identifies and addresses root causes of downtime to improve OEE performance as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Waste Percentage:

Maintains waste levels at or below ___% of total production (target to be defined by plant standards).

Implements waste reduction initiatives, which contribute to an overall improvement that enables waste levels to be at or below the targets, as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Cost Controlling: Supports adherence to department budget by identifying cost-saving opportunities and reducing non-value-added activities.

What Makes You Great

• Required bachelor's degree in business/engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience

• At least 3 years of related experience required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong and proven team building capabilities

• Basic understanding of corporate finance functions

• Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process

• Technical aptitude

ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

• Immigration sponsorship is not eligible for this role

Site Acquisition Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

We're looking for an experienced Site Acquisition Specialist to support growing telecom infrastructure projects. This role spans site acquisition, leasing, regulatory coordination, municipal and jurisdictional planning, permitting, and zoning — collaborating closely with architectural and engineering teams, land surveyors, and project managers to drive successful outcomes across critical network routes.

What You'll Do

• Negotiate leases with landowners and clients, including site investigations and document preparation
• Oversee zoning and permitting processes and secure all necessary approvals for telecom routes
• Develop and manage Site Candidate Information Packages (SCIP) and coordinate site requirements
• Prepare and monitor site budgets and schedules to ensure on-time project delivery
• Coordinate power to sites and manage easements, title reviews, and survey evaluations
• Review and interpret purchase agreements and other legal documents
• Cultivate strong relationships with landowners and stakeholders to facilitate smooth acquisition processes

What You Bring

• 2–5 years of site acquisition experience
• Background in lease and survey reviews and zoning/permit approvals for telecom or utility projects
• Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Experience mentoring and motivating team members
• Confident presenting at zoning hearings
• Ability to independently manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Work Environment

• Based out of our Covington, Kentucky office
• Approximately 20% travel to project sites and offices

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities within the organization. This role involves managing the maintenance team, implementing preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of equipment and facilities. The Maintenance Manager collaborates with various departments to minimize downtime, reduce operational costs, and enhance overall equipment performance.

Essential Functions

• Lead and manage a team of maintenance technicians, providing guidance, support, performance feedback.
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and preventive maintenance tasks.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Establish and maintain maintenance schedules for key equipment and facilities.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement measures to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations teams to address recurring issues, identify and analyze root causes of failures, and implement long-term solutions.
• Participate in setting the plants' annual, quarterly and monthly KPI's.
• Manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective use of resources, cost savings opportunities and optimizing expenditures.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with external vendors for specialized maintenance services and equipment procurement.
• Maintains appropriate replacement and repair parts including accurate inventories.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and organizational policies.
• Provide staff training in a variety of safety and maintenance topics including: effective utilization of maintenance logs, completion of routine maintenance specific to the facility, equipment operations, multimedia safety training.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment history and repair logs.
• Generate regular reports on maintenance performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in maintenance operations.
• Ensure facilities and grounds are maintained and evaluate our long-term needs in relation major projects and property improvement.
• Implement best practices to enhance overall equipment performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Education: Associates' degree in Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field.
• Experience: 10 years in maintenance management, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting. 5+ years supervisory experience required. Experience leading improvement efforts in Maintenance Reliability, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance. MS Office Suite knowledge a must.

We are seeking individuals to review and provide feedback on everyday money-management tips. This role focuses on common financial challenges such as managing expenses, reducing spending, and making smarter financial choices.

You will review examples of budgeting methods and evaluate practical ideas people use to stretch their income. The goal is to understand which approaches work best for real households.

The work is flexible and fully online. Applicants should have an interest in budgeting, saving money, or improving financial habits.

No formal finance background is required.

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services by empowering licensed mental health therapists to deliver exceptional care with cutting-edge, AI-powered tools. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled clinicians to join our expanding network, offering the flexibility to manage your own practice, bring your existing clients, and benefit from steady referrals.

At SonderMind, we believe there can’t be mental healthcare without mentally-strong clinicians. Our platform is designed to outsmart burnout and streamline your workflow, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your clients. We are committed to fostering relationship-driven care, providing ethically grounded, human-first tools that enhance outcomes and reduce administrative burdens.

Benefits of Joining SonderMind:

• Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to set your own working hours and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Sessions can be conducted via telehealth or in-person.
• Free and stress-free credentialing with major insurers: We have streamlined the credentialing process and handle all the hard stuff for you so that you can expand your practice by accepting insurance from major payors in your state in weeks, not months.
• Guaranteed Pay: We handle all the billing for you and guarantee pay bi-weekly for completed sessions-including no-shows.
• Referrals and Practice Support: Seamlessly onboard your existing clients while receiving new referrals. Benefit from thoughtful client matching to personalize your caseload, with support from a dedicated account manager to help you grow your practice across various specialties.
• Absolutely no fees or membership charges: We don’t charge you to deliver care, and all of the features, access, tools, and resources you get come free of charge.
• Innovative AI-Powered Tools: Outsmart burnout and focus on what matters most—your clients. Our secure, clinically-developed AI tools eliminate administrative tasks and keep clients engaged between sessions. This includes:
  • AI Notes: Auto-generates editable, insurance-compliant clinical notes, saving you time and reducing documentation burden.
  • Session Takeaways: Extend your care between sessions by reviewing and sending client-friendly summaries of key insights.
  • Session Prep: Help clients clarify goals and focus areas before each session, ensuring you hit the ground running.
  • Goal Setting: Collaborate with clients to set and track goals, increasing engagement and accountability.
  • Treatment Plan: Easily align with clients on diagnoses, goals, and care plans in a clear, clinically grounded format.
  • Reflections: Clients can journal through AI-guided prompts between sessions, providing you with deeper context.

Requirements:

• Master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Must be fully licensed by the State Board to provide therapy independently and without supervision (e.g., LPC, LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, LCPC, LCSW-C, LISW, or LP).

Pay: $90-$113 per hour. Pay rates are based on the provider license type, session location, and session types.

*Please note that SonderMind does not provide office space; therapists are responsible for securing their own location for in-person sessions, but we can help connect you with other SonderMind therapists looking to share space.