Engineering Journal Jobs in None, OH

Job Title: Structural Engineering Department Manager

Location: Cincinnati, OH

About Jedson Engineering

Jedson Engineering provides full-service engineering, procurement, and construction management solutions to clients in industrial and manufacturing sectors. We deliver practical, innovative designs while focusing on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.

Position Overview

Jedson Engineering is seeking a Structural Engineering Department Manager to lead and grow our structural engineering group in Cincinnati, OH. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in structural design, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage both people and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Structural Engineering department, including supervising engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Oversee structural engineering deliverables across industrial and commercial projects (steel, concrete, foundations, buildings, and equipment structures).
• Provide technical guidance, quality assurance, and mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with project managers and other discipline leads to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Develop staffing plans, assign resources, and support career growth of the team.
• Maintain department standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through technical leadership and excellent communication.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and project estimating.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering
• Experience in structural engineering leadership/management role.
• Strong knowledge of structural design codes (AISC, ACI, ASCE, etc.).
• Experience with industrial projects (manufacturing, chemical, pulp & paper, or similar).
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (STAAD, RISA, RAM, or equivalent).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Why Join Jedson?

• Lead a highly skilled team with growth opportunities.
• Be part of a collaborative, client-focused culture.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Hydraulic Design Engineer

Location: Raleigh, NC

Salary: Commensurate with experience + Benefits

About the Role

Wetherill Engineering, Inc. (WEI) is seeking a Hydraulic Design Engineer to support transportation and roadway drainage projects. This role involves hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater system design, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and analyze roadway drainage, stormwater management, and erosion control systems.
• Perform hydrology and hydraulic analysis for transportation projects.
• Develop plans for stormwater management systems, bridge and culvert hydraulics, and BMPs.
• Utilize MicroStation, GEOPAK Drainage, HEC-RAS, Open Roads Designer, and SUDA.
• Assist in fieldwork to verify site conditions.
• Support project coordination and provide technical direction.

What You Bring

• B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field).
• P.E. license preferred (or ability to obtain).
• 5+ years of transportation hydraulic design experience (NCDOT projects preferred).
• Proficiency in MicroStation, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong understanding of NCDOT Guidelines, FHWA Hydraulic Design Manual, and erosion control.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience or willingness to manage projects is a plus.

Why WEI?

• Competitive salary + health, dental, vision, life, and retirement benefits.
• ESOP, SPSF, HUB-certified firm.
• Ranked among Top MWBE Firms and Top 74 Southeast Engineering Firms (ENR).
• Supportive and collaborative work environment with growth opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer | No sponsorship available.

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This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

How will you make an impact?

• As the Test Engineering Manager, you will provide optimum test solutions and strategies through the effective management of people, systems, procedures, and equipment.
• You will drive innovation and continuous improvement within Test Engineering by harnessing innovative technologies in the areas of systems, equipment, and processes.
• As the Test Engineering Manager, you will also provide exceptional support to customers, team members, and shareholders.

What will you do ?

• Recruit, interview, and hire Assistant Test Engineering Managers.
• Communicate criteria to recruiters for Test Engineer and Test Management position candidates.
• Coach Test Engineering Managers in the interviewing/hiring process.
• Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.

Employee and Team Development:

• Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
• Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
• Coach and mentor Test Engineering staff to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
• Create and manage succession plans for Test Engineering and Test Management functions.

Performance Management:

• Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e., operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
• Solicit ongoing feedback from Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers, and team members on team member’s contribution to the Workcell team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team members based on feedback.
• Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
• Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
• Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
• Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused on times of crises.
• Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.

Communication:

• Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
• Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
• Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
• Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.

Functional Management Responsibilities:

• Know and understand the campus strategic directions.
• Define, develop, and implement Test Engineering strategies which contribute to the campus strategic directions.
• Develop an understanding of the Workcell business strategy as it pertains to Test Engineering.
• Provide regular updates to BUM, WCM, and Operations Manager on the execution of the strategy.

Cost Management:

• Identify creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems (i.e., modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• Utilize tools to monitor departmental cost and cost trends, striving continuously to improve value.
• Provide feedback to peers (BUMs, WCMs, Functional Managers (FMs) on cost and cost trends.

Forecast Development and Accuracy:

• Prepare timely forecasts for the department.
• Compare forward forecast results to historical actual results for trend assessment and analysis.

How will you get here? 

• Identify creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems (i.e., modification of responsibilities or consolidation of tasks, elimination of non-value-added processes, or complete re-engineering of processes and systems).
• Drive continuous improvement through trend reporting analysis and metrics management.
• Assess the adequacy of data gathering methods used by the Workcells.
• Assure that procedures and work instructions are efficient and not redundant.
• Offer innovative ideas and suggestions for improvement. Identify and implement new practices and processes.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer service; anticipate, meet, and exceed expectations by solving problems quickly and effectively; making customer issues a priority.
• Lead by example.
• Rehabilitate troubled Workcells or to help during product launch. Foster a “back to basics” mentality during these times.
• Establish new measurement systems if/where possible.
• Exchange knowledge and information with other Jabil facilities to ensure best practices are shared throughout the Jabil organization.
• Ensure 100% adherence to all company policies and procedures (i.e., Health and Safety, Quality).
• Ensure all sensitive and confidential information is managed appropriately.
• Evaluate customer test strategies and recommend proper test solutions to support customer requests.
• Drive the development of specialized test equipment and software.
• Manage the procurement of test equipment.
• Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering preferred.
• Or a combination of education, experience, and/or training.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years’ work-related experience, minimum of 5 years management experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of Jabil’s software packages.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficiency in use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and e-mail skills required.

What Can Jabil Offer You?

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

About Diversified:

Diversified is a global leader in audio visual and media innovation, recognized for designing and building the world's most experiential environments. Our award-winning team specializes in delivering solutions for the most complex, large-scale and immersive installations. Serving a global clientele that includes major media organizations and retailers, sports and live performance venues, corporate enterprises, and government agencies, Diversified partners with clients to create spaces that bring people together and keep them coming back.

What to Expect:

At Diversified, we're on a mission to create a world without boundaries, where technology enables all people to connect and experience the moments that matter, wherever they choose to be. With clients spanning the globe and an exciting pipeline of projects across industries, Diversified offers more than just a job. We offer a career path with the flexibility to grow personally and professionally, wherever your ambitions take you.

As a Diversified associate, you'll dive headfirst into big, complex, and rewarding projects that push the boundaries of what's possible. Plus, you'll enjoy a flexible work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, YOU CAN DO IT AT DIVERSIFIED.

The Engineering Leader is responsible for leading the Design Engineering organization across the company and ensuring consistent, high-quality, and profitable project delivery. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering Operations, this role oversees Engineering Managers and Design Engineering teams, driving accountability, operational efficiency, and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.

A core focus of this position is ensuring Design and Project Engineers are positioned to perform their highest-value work-developing client relationships, shaping execution strategies, and ensuring system accuracy and expected functionality. This role partners closely with Engineering Documentation leadership to ensure documentation and support workflows are effectively leveraged, allowing Design Engineering resources to remain focused on technical leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Own the performance, development, and accountability of Engineering Managers leading Design Engineering teams, setting clear expectations and holding leaders responsible for team results, delivery quality, and professional growth.
  
  
• Establish and sustain a culture of ownership and accountability across the engineering organization by defining measurable standards for project delivery, documentation quality, and client satisfaction, and addressing performance gaps directly.
  
  
• Drive engineering efficiency and profitability by identifying misaligned workflows, reducing non-value-added engineering effort, and ensuring appropriate use of engineering support and documentation resources.
  
  
• Partner with Support Engineering leadership to ensure effective utilization of engineering support teams, removing barriers that prevent smooth handoff and enabling Engineers to focus on high-value technical work.
  
  
• Ensure Engineers are consistently focused on client relationship development, execution planning, technical accuracy, and system functionality throughout the project lifecycle.
  
  
• Maintain visibility into presales pipeline and active project lifecycle status, comparing as-sold versus as-delivered labor, identifying value-engineering opportunities, and supporting financial performance improvement.
  
  
• Collaborate with Field and Fabrication Services and Project Management leadership to align engineering capacity with project demand, participating in resource planning and ensuring engineering support meets business needs.
  
  
• Establish, enforce, and audit engineering standards and delivery processes that support consistent, high-quality outcomes, reducing variability and improving first-time quality across projects.
  
  
• Serve as the senior escalation point for engineering-related issues impacting project delivery or client satisfaction, intervening when projects are off track and guiding recovery plans with responsible managers.
  
  
• Provide leadership input on hiring, succession planning, and organizational design for Engineering Manager roles, ensuring alignment with technical requirements and cultural expectations.
  
  
• Track, analyze, and act on key engineering performance metrics, including utilization, margin contribution, rework rates, schedule adherence, and client satisfaction, using data to drive continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Skills and Experience

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• Bachelor Degree Required, preferably in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
  
  
• 10+ years of experience in systems integration, audiovisual engineering, or a related technical field with progressive leadership responsibility.
  
  
• 3+ years of experience managing managers or leading large, multi-project technical teams.
  
  
• AVIXA CTS, CTS-I, or CTS-D certification.
  Demonstrated success improving team performance and delivering measurable business results.
  
  
• Experience developing, implementing, and enforcing engineering standards and processes at scale.
  
  
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle from design through commissioning.
  
  
• Experience partnering cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, and Field & Fabrication Services.
  
  
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings, system schematics, and technical specifications.
  
  
• Financial acumen, including labor forecasting, project budgets, and margin impact analysis.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and resolution.
  
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level engagement.
  
  

What We Offer:

Along with competitive compensation, you will be eligible for the following benefits:

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• Multiple medical plan options to suit your family's needs
  
  
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans
  
  
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  
  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  
  
• 401k with Employer Match
  
  
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
  
  
• Voluntary Benefits: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance, Homeowners and Auto Insurance, Supplemental Term and Dependent Life and AD&D, and Legal Services
  
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
  
• And much more
  
  

To learn more about becoming part of the Diversified team, visit us at our career siteor email us at .

Diversified is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. All aspects of employment will be based on job requirements, individual qualifications, merit, performance, and business need. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. We believe in fair and equitable hiring practices and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact so we can assist you.

Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The pay details below range from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience depending on the position offered, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.

Under general and/or immediate supervision from higher level engineering staff, performs a variety of journey level technical drafting, office and field engineering work; and provides assistance and information to the public. May exercise functional and technical supervision over less experienced technical staff.
Position Snapshot/A Day in the Life: The Engineering Technician II performs routine drafting and technical engineering work in support of municipal infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include assisting with engineering design and planning, providing customer service, and performing technical office and field duties related to updating, maintaining, and analyzing the Public Works and Engineering Department's Geographic Information System (GIS) and utility infrastructure data. This position coordinates and conducts research, field data collection, and condition assessments of infrastructure assets, using GIS, database, and information management tools to support capital planning and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

Engineering Technician II -This is the full journey level in the Engineering Technician series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Engineering Technician I By the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the moderately complex duties of drafting, office and field engineering work. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is flexibly staffed and is normally filled by advancement from the I level, or when filled from the outside, requires previous work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Incumbent must have the ability to:

• Review and process tract maps, parcel maps, of line adjustments, grants of easement, and street right-of-ways for recordation.
• Verify fulfillment of conditions of approval for new subdivisions; perform on-site inspections to verify survey monuments related to parcel maps and lot line adjustments.
• Prepare and draft technical engineering plans for construction of streets, alleys, storm drains, water lines, and other public improvements.
• Provide public assistance at counter and over the telephone.
• Prepare quantity and cost estimates for engineering projects.
• Maintain a variety of maps and records including tract maps, parcel maps, lot line adjustments, easements, street and address changes.
• Review engineering plans to determine appropriate layout of construction projects.
• Perform on-site inspections to obtain information; determine angles and set grade stakes, hubs, turning points and benchmarks using appropriate surveying techniques; locate and measure boundary lines, right-of-ways, and land grades.
• Make and check mathematical calculations related to surveying, drafting and basic engineering.
• Maintain accurate survey records in the form of field notes and sketches.
• Participate in a variety of engineering design and planning work related to municipal engineering projects.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public concerning engineering activities.
• Assist in development and maintenance of the record keeping and filing systems.
• Prepare, assemble and distribute copies of maps, charts and blueprints.
• Answer questions and provide information to the public concerning engineering activities.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES: A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. The employee must have knowledge of:

Engineering Technician II: In addition the qualifications of Engineering Technician I, knowledge of:

• Terminology, methods, practices and techniques of drafting.
• Trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, distances and traverses.
• Elementary surveying techniques and practices.
• Engineering maps and records.

• Perform moderately complex engineering and mathematic calculations with speed and accuracy.
• Understand and follow written instructions and sketches.
• Use and care for drafting, surveying, and mechanical instruments and tools.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.

The City of Fontana has a flexible benefits plan. This plan allows for employees to select benefits based upon their individual needs. Full-time and Classified Part-time employees are eligible for benefits.

Please to view our excellent employee benefit options.

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• High School graduate or equivalent
  
  
• Some college
  
  
• Trade school graduate or Apprenticeship
  
  
• Associate's degree in related field
  
  
• Bachelor's degree in related field
  
  
• Bachelor's degree or higher in non-related field
  
  
• Equivalent to Bachelor's degree in related field
  
  
• Master's degree or higher in related field
  
  
• None of the above
  
  

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• No experience
  
  
• Less than one (1) year.
  
  
• One (1) year or more year(s) but less than two (2) years.
  
  
• Two (2) or more years but less than four (4) years.
  
  
• Four (4) or more years but less than six (6) years.
  
  
• Six (6) years or more but, less than eight (8) years.
  
  

Required Question

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Engineering Unit Supervisor (Highway Construction and Engineering Division).

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.



This position supports professionals responsible for managing capital and mobility advancement projects for Broward County's Highway Construction and Engineering Division. The ideal candidate will have experience coordinating with multiple entities, including municipalities, state agencies, and local authorities. Work involves the review, planning, and coordination of the design and construction of County capital and mobility advancement projects, including schedules, budgets, and staff assignments.

General Description
Performs advanced professional and supervisory engineering work in the design and review of a wide variety of engineering and environmental projects.
Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in civil engineering.

Requires six (6) years progressively responsible experience in professional engineering work related to roadway design and construction or closely related field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and LicensesPossess and maintain Professional Engineer License in State of Florida for duration of assignment.

Preferences* Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration or closely related field* Certified in the use of one (1) or more of the following engineering programs (i.e. ICPR, ASAD, HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Synchro, HCS, IMSA), or similar
* Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) Certifications (Asphalt, Concrete, Earthwork, QC Manager, etc.)
* Professional Traffic Operations Engineer, Professional Surveyor & Mapper, General Contractor License, or similar
* Project Management Professional and/or Certified Public Manager
* Advanced Work Zone Traffic Control Training Certification
* At least ten (10) years of experience in design and construction of roadway/traffic projects
* At least five (5) years of experience in one (1) of the following specialized fields of engineering: Traffic Operations, Structures, Drainage, Geotechnical, Construction Management
* At least three (3) years of experience with MicroStation OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
* At least two (2) years of experience in governmental contract and procurement
* At least two (2) years of experience in the preparation of agenda items and/or resolutions

SCOPE OF WORK

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Schedules, assigns, and supervises engineering design projects; directs and coordinates field surveys, plan design, preparation and review, cost estimate development, and specifications preparation; participates in the development and design and review of major and complex projects.

Supervises and participates in the analysis and review of engineering studies and designs prepared by professional consultants; prepares recommendations for the consideration of professional and administrative superiors and committees.

Supervises the preparation of right-of-way and construction plans for major thoroughfares; conducts studies and prepares reports on proposed locations for future major thoroughfares; maintains liaison with appropriate outside agencies concerning projects under consideration for construction.

Supervises and participates in the activities of construction engineers, inspectors, and materials technicians in the investigation and construction of water and sewer mains, roadways, structures, and related public work projects; prepares general and special specifications for contract construction; supervises the maintenance and analysis of payment estimates and records.

Oversees and performs the technical review of remedial action plans; oversees and administers environmental licensing programs.

Conducts special engineering studies and projects relating to technical and administrative aspects of the public works function; coordinates the utilization of computer technology as related to the engineering function.

Conducts long-range studies involving other departments, agencies, and organizations; prepares reports and recommendations; seals and signs engineering plans, drawings, and documents.

Performs related work as assigned.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

Competencies

• Manages Complexity

• Decision Quality

• Balances Stakeholders

• Directs Work

• Plans and Aligns

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Ensures Accountability

• Builds Effective Teams

• Communicates Effectively

• Situational Adaptability

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

*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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