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Information Technology Professional

Salary not disclosed

Columbus, OH 5 days ago

When warfare moves at the speed of technology, we need personnel who can always keep us one step ahead of our enemies. As an Information Professional Officer, you lead your team of Enlisted Information Systems Technicians to ensure the delivery of communications capabilities by operating, maintaining and securing our networks around the globe. Assist with top secret cyberwarfare missions and discover tactical and strategic advantages afloat and ashore. IPO is a big job, but your team will always have your back.

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Responsibilities

Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:

Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

Work Environment

Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:

Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

Training & Advancement

Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.

Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.

Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.

Post-Service Opportunities

Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.

Education Opportunities

Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:

Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.

There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.

Qualifications & Requirements

A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.

All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.

General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.

Part-Time Opportunities

There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.

Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.

For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.

Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.

Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.

For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.

Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.

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Software Engineer

✦ New

🏢 CAS

Salary not disclosed

Columbus, OH 1 day ago

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 115 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Software Engineer. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will design, build, and deploy software applications, services, and systems that advance the scientific capabilities of CAS Custom Services, offering expert scientific knowledge management consulting and custom informatics solutions. As a member of an Agile team, you will work closely with product owners and teammates to refine backlogs, groom epics and user stories, and prepare for upcoming sprints. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of project processes, the ability to collaborate effectively, and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.

Job Duties:

Software Development

Design, develop, and enhance complex software applications, services, and systems across multiple Agile delivery teams, applying advanced engineering principles to deliver high‑quality CAS products and solutions.
Exercise independent technical judgment to evaluate requirements, propose architectures, and implement scalable, maintainable code aligned with organizational standards and emerging best practices.

Backlog & Sprint Collaboration

Partner strategically with product owners and cross‑functional teammates to refine and prioritize, ensuring clarity of scope, feasibility, and alignment with broader product roadmaps.
Leverage domain expertise to influence backlog quality, identify dependencies, mitigate risks, and shape sprint deliverables that advance product and organizational objectives.

DevOps, Automation, and Engineering Excellence

Champion modern engineering practices by advancing automated testing frameworks, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and robust change‑control methodologies.
Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, proactively improving reliability, efficiency, and speed of delivery across the development lifecycle.

Cross-Functional Engagement & Influence

Build influential relationships with stakeholders across CAS to align technical execution with business needs, resolve cross‑team challenges, and accelerate shared outcomes.
Serve as a trusted technical partner, contributing expertise, anticipating impacts, and ensuring solutions integrate effectively across functions.

Continuous Learning & Technology Foresight

Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, proactively assessing their application to CAS solutions and influencing team adoption of modern tools, patterns, and practices.
Engage in ongoing professional development through formal training and peer collaboration, contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and technical excellence.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree: Computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
8+ years of software development and application delivery experience
Coursework or familiarity with chemistry preferred
Strategic thinking and strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong team player with team spirit. Able to communicate effectively across all levels of management in a highly matrixed and/or agile environment.
Experience in leadership roles on application delivery teams
Demonstrated passion for coding, learning, and improving craftsmanship
Willingness to develop cross-functional skills to support the Agile team’s needs
Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative. Able to motivate team members to be creative and efficient .
Ability to work independently and within a matrix organization.
Ability to build relationships and influence others.

Technical Experience

Java and Python development
Spark and Scala
Docker and Kubernetes
Linux command line proficiency
Experience with public cloud environments (AWS preferred)
JavaScript/TypeScript web development and popular frameworks, i.e. React
NoSQL databases (MarkLogic strongly preferred)
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or AWS CDK)
CI/CD tools (Jenkins or GitLab)
MCP or Agentic AI frameworks
AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot)
Common development tools, i.e. VS Code, Intellij IDEA, etc.

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Disabled/Veteran

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Cybersecurity Coordinator

🏢 Spectraforce Technologies

Salary not disclosed

Columbus, OH 2 days ago

Position Title: Cybersecurity Coordinator

Work Location: Columbus, OH (Onsite)

Assignment Duration: 12 months (possibility of extension)

Position Summary: The Cybersecurity Coordinator plays a critical role in protecting the organization's digital assets, systems, and infrastructure.

This position involves designing secure architectures, performing risk assessments, threat modeling, implementing cybersecurity controls, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements across The Organization.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments for software, systems, and network infrastructure.

* Perform threat modeling using tools such as STRIDE.

* Conduct and support vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

* Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST SP 800-82, FDA, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, etc).

* Monitor and interpret changes in global cybersecurity regulations and standards, integrating them into The Organization policies and procedures.

* Support internal and external audits, including remediation coordination at The Organization sites.

* Collaborate with engineering and development teams to design secure system architectures.

* Experience with secure coding practices and encryption technologies.

* Guide teams in applying cybersecurity controls throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

* Monitor cybersecurity threats and develop mitigation strategies.

* Respond to and investigate cybersecurity incidents, identifying root causes and recovery actions.

* Utilize and manage security technologies including:

o Firewalls

o Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)

o Endpoint protection

o Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

o SIEM systems

o Log aggregation tools

* Support the deployment and operational use of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms.

* Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., Engineering, QA, IT) and vendors to document and implement cybersecurity controls to achieve program requirements while enabling business outcomes.

* Subject Matter Expertise on security projects to ensure the timely, on-budget, and effective implementation of cyber security improvements that are operationally supported with validation methods in place to measure effectiveness.

Qualification & Experience:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or related field.

* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, preferably in regulated industries such as food, beverage, healthcare, or medical devices.

* Experience with cloud security, network protocols (SSL/TLS, VPNs, IPsec), and secure cloud-based applications.

* Familiarity with regulatory compliance (SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA cybersecurity guidance).

* Proficiency in threat modeling, risk management, vulnerability management, and incident response.

* Experience securing both software and hardware systems in manufacturing environments.

* Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, HITRUST, NIST SP 800-82).

* CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferred.

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Computer Aided Design Drafter

✦ New

🏢 Brooksource

Salary not disclosed

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan 1 day ago

CAD Drafter (Entry Level)

Location: Columbus OH

Contract: 12-month contract

Pay: 20-22/hr

Description

Brooksource is hiring a CAD Drafter to support one of our Engineering Services partners in Columbus, OH. We welcome entry-level candidates, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your CAD drafting skills within a supportive engineering team.In this role, you will create underground construction drawings to support utility installation projects across multiple states.

Preferred Experience: There will be on the job training

Basic experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD
Familiarity with Civil 3D is a plus.
Understanding of drafting standards through coursework or hands-on projects.
Ability to perform 2D drafting, including drawing multiple views
Comfortable using modern computers, software, and digital workflows.
Exposure to GIS, surveying, or engineering technology coursework is helpful but not required.
Ability to learn foundational Outside Plant (OSP) concepts such as conduit routes, cable paths, manholes, handholes, and aerial/underground utility layouts.

Education:

High School diploma required
Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or a related technical certificate, preferred

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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Vice President IT, Customer Care Technology

✦ New

🏢 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.

Salary not disclosed

Columbus, OH 8 hours ago

About , Inc.

, Inc. is a leading online gifting and experiential commerce company with a family of iconic brands including , Harry & David, Cheryl’s Cookies, , Things Remembered, and more. Our mission is to inspire more human expression, connection, and celebration—powered by innovative customer experiences and a seamlessly integrated technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Technology Leadership

In conjunction with the Business and Product Management, define and execute a multi-year technology vision and roadmap spanning:
Customer Care platforms (CCaaS (Contact Center as a Service), CRM, customer accommodations, digital engagement, WFM and analytics
Develop and execute Enterprise Order Management integrations for exception handling
Collaborating with Product Management to develop AI & Virtual agents’ strategy and execution
Align technology investments to measurable business outcomes including:
CSAT / NPS improvement
Cost-to-serve reduction
CSRs end-to-end productivity improvements
Establish scalable, API-first, cloud-native architecture aligned to enterprise standards.

Technology Platform & Solution Ownership

Ensure reliable, secure, compliant, and scalable technology platform to deliver operational capability across:
Voice, chat, email, SMS, and digital service channels
Integrated order capture and exception handling
Work collaboratively within IT (and business) on integrations across ERP, WMS, TMS, Digital Commerce, Payments, real-time Inventory visibility and enterprise data platforms to drive a seamless customer and agent experience
Collaborate on Customer Center strategy, design, reliability, and optimization:
IVR, call routing, telephony platforms
Order exception management workflows
Self-service and agent assisted transactions
Ensure peak-readiness and high availability (99.9%+ uptime) across all platforms.

Delivery & Modernization

Lead large-scale technology transformation programs including:
CCaaS implementation & migrations
CRM modernization
Workforce forecasting, planning and scheduling solutions
Autonomous agents and customer experience improvements
Implement agile engineering practices with outcome-based delivery.
Establish architecture standards for technology selection, deployment, lifecycle management, and technical governance.
Support modernization initiatives leveraging:
Intelligent call routing and speech recognition
Predictive inventory analytics
Automated order exception handling

Innovation& Intelligent Automation (AI/ML, Agentic AI, Bots)

Support adoption of AI, machine learning, and intelligent automation across customer care.
Support implementation of Agentic AI and autonomous workflow agents to:
Address and resolve WIMO calls
Resolve order exceptions
Automate refunds, replacements, and adjustments
Proactively manage inventory imbalances
Assist agents with real-time recommendations and next-best actions
Collaborate and support conversational AI, chatbots, voice bots, and virtual assistants to increase containment, improve personalization, and reduce cost-to-serve.
Deploy predictive analytics and ML models for:
Call volume forecasting
Order risk scoring
Inventory demand sensing
Backorder prevention
Establish foresight metrics, alerts and early-warning dashboards to anticipate service spikes, fulfillment bottlenecks, delivery and inventory constraints before customer impact.
Partner with Data & Analytics to operationalize semantic-layer-driven intelligence into customer[1]care systems.

Operational Excellence & Reliability

Own production support, incident management, and platform stability.
Reduce incident rates and Mean Time to Resolution (MTTR).
Ensure resilience, disaster recovery readiness, and business continuity.
Optimize system performance to handle seasonal and promotional peaks.

Data, Analytics & Automation

Enable analytics layer to help business improve:
Call containment
Forecast accuracy
Agent productivity
Customer and Agent experience
Cost-to-serve
Establish KPI dashboards measuring both technical and business performance impact.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build and lead high-performing engineering, architecture, and operations teams.
Partner closely with:
Product Management and Customer Care Operations
Supply Chain & Fulfillment
Digital Commerce
Finance & FP&A
Security & Compliance
Influence executive stakeholders and participate in steering committee governance.
Ensure alignment with enterprise Intake Planning and capital prioritization processes.

Qualifications:

Experience

10+ years of progressive senior technology leadership and management of enterprise platforms experience (Sr. Director or VP level).
eCommerce environments ($1B+ revenue).
Experience managing global teams (including off-shore development centers) and large technology portfolios.

Technical Expertise

Deep knowledge of:
CCaaS platforms (e.g., Dynamics, Genesys, Five9, NICE, Kodex)
CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Dynamics, Zendesk, ServiceNow)
Workforce Management Solutions
IVR and call/chat routing & optimization
Strong understanding of:
Cloud-native architecture
API and microservices design
Event-driven integration patterns
Enterprise security and compliance standards

Leadership Competencies

Strategic thinker with firm grasp on innovation and emerging technologies.
Clear communicator with strong business acumen.
Proven ability to influence C-level executives.
Strong vendor negotiation and ecosystem management skills.
Data-driven decision-maker with measurable results orientation.
Exceptional team player with proven servant leadership style.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology is required.
Advanced degree preferred

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Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

🏢 American Medical Association

Salary not disclosed

Chicago, IL, Hybrid 3 days ago

Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Engineering & AI Enablement

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
cases.
Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake).
Develop highperformance
data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation.
Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency.
Build model-ready data sets and feature
pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
signals.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

Embed data governance, metadata standards,
lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows.
Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
retention, and access standards.
Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
obligations.
Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.

Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization

Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues.
Implement observability tooling, alerts,
logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability.
Support cost governance by optimizing compute
resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture.
Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
Collaborate with business units to understand
data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
technologies within assigned initiatives.
Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.

Staff Management

Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
for staff.
Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
skills to support career development.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
Experience in people management preferred.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
transformation frameworks.
Experience designing and operationalizing
ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
CI/CD processes.
Solid understanding of data modeling,
structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design.
Experience implementing governance and quality
controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows.
Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
networking, and security best practices.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
technical and business teams.
Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns.
Experience with infrastructureascode
(Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote)

🏢 Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Salary not disclosed

Kalamazoo, Michigan, Remote 4 days ago

Description:

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned

TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready

Requirements:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels

ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.

*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.

WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.

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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote) (Akron)

🏢 Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Salary not disclosed

Akron, Ohio, Remote 2 days ago

Description:

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Akron, OH / Remote (U.S.)