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Doka USA is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work®! We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment where all of our team members can thrive. As one of the world’s leading companies for developing, manufacturing, and distributing formwork solutions for the construction sector, Doka employs more than 9,000 people in over 58 countries and is part of the family-owned Umdasch Group.
We Make It Work.
As a Senior Project Engineer at Doka USA, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and management of formwork projects from conception to completion. Leveraging your expertise in structural engineering, project management, and leadership, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality formwork solutions that meet project objectives, adhere to safety standards, and exceed client expectations. This will be an in-person role based out of our Kenilworth, NJ branch and will report into our Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning and execution of formwork projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and budget management, to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
- Conduct comprehensive site assessments and feasibility studies to determine project requirements, constraints, and risks.
- Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against key milestones and deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to procure materials, equipment, and resources required for project execution.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to project teams, resolving complex engineering challenges and ensuring compliance with design specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits to assess workmanship, safety practices, and adherence to project plans and specifications.
- Manage client communications, addressing inquiries, concerns, and change requests in a proactive and professional manner.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, and documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification is required with the ability to stamp within the state of Texas.
- Proven experience in project engineering and management within the construction industry, with a focus on formwork-related projects.
- Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles, construction methodologies, and building codes.
- Proficiency in project management software, CAD software, and other relevant tools.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on delivering innovative and cost-effective solutions.
- Prior experience in formwork design, scaffolding, or related fields is preferred.
Doka offers terrific career opportunities, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account, company paid life insurance, supplemental voluntary term life insurance, 401k retirement plan (Roth and Non-Roth), short-term disability, AFLAC policies, paid time off (sick/personal, vacation, floating holiday and company paid holidays) and an exciting opportunity to join as a member of Doka's team.
If working with some of the most impressive construction projects in the US and joining an industry leader excites you, please submit your resume by clicking below. Visit us on-line at for additional information on Doka USA, Ltd.
Doka USA, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
In accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, Doka USA Ltd. is committed to providing a clear and equitable compensation structure. The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $95,000 annually, which is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, skills, and geographic location.
This range represents the base pay for the position and does not include potential bonuses, commissions, benefits, or other forms of compensation. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer and in accordance with internal equity and market data
If you are interested and have a strong competitive drive, positive attitude, a desire to learn and grow from your experiences, then this is your opportunity to make an immediate difference.
Please submit your resume and apply now.
External candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the USA.
About the Company:
At Lincoln Electric Products Co., Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers.
Our product range includes:
- Panelboards: Up to 2000A
- Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
- Generator Connection Boxes
- Generator Output Switchboards
- Single and Double-Ended Substations
We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.
We are in search of a Manufacturing Engineer. The ideal candidate possesses both a high level of technical expertise and an innate passion to build. You will play a critical role in creating and refining processes to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes for the assembly of panelboards, switchgear, bus systems, wiring harnesses, and control panels.
- Create and maintain work instructions, assembly procedures, process flows, and manufacturing documentation.
- Support design-for-manufacturability (DFM) and collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions (NPI).
- Analyze production workflows to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
- Develop and maintain BOM accuracy, routings, labor standards, and production fixtures.
- Implement lean manufacturing practices, including 5S, Kaizen events, standardized work, and waste reduction.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, including electrical assembly, wiring, bus bar fabrication, and enclosure modifications.
- Evaluate and specify tools, equipment, jigs, and fixtures required for efficient assembly.
- Support quality assurance activities such as root-cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement.
- Train production personnel on updated processes, tools, and best practices.
- Collaborate with suppliers to improve material quality and manufacturability.
- Ensure compliance with UL, NEC, OSHA, and company safety standards.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electrical equipment, switchgear, panelboards, or industrial equipment assembly.
- Strong understanding of electrical components: breakers, contactors, relays, transformers, bus bars, metering devices, and control wiring.
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
- Proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Hands-on experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred
- Experience with UL508A, UL67, UL891, and NEC standards.
- Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems for BOMs and routings.
- Experience in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of CNC fabrication, punch/laser processes, or enclosure manufacturing
Project Engineer:
Handles various aspects of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Below is a breakdown of common job roles and responsibilities for a Project Engineer:
1. Project Planning and Coordination Develop and define project goals, timelines, and resources. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering design, procurement, production.). Plan and monitor project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.
2. Technical Support and Expertise Provide technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure engineering designs meet required standards and specifications. Resolve technical issues that arise during the project.
3. Budgeting and Cost Control Estimate project costs and allocate budgets for various tasks. Track expenses to ensure the project stays within budget. Identify potential cost-saving opportunities.
4. Procurement and Vendor Management Oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing. Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality and adherence to project timelines.
5. Risk Management Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor project progress and adjust plans to address issues or delays. Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
6. Communication and Reporting Act as a liaison between various stakeholders (clients, team members, management). Provide regular updates and reports to senior management. Ensure effective communication across all departments involved in the project.
7. Quality Control and Assurance Ensure that all engineering work meets the required quality standards.
8. Project Documentation Maintain comprehensive project documentation (drawings, schedules, contracts). Ensure all necessary approvals and permits are in place.
9. Project Closeout Oversee the completion and handover of the project. Ensure all contractual obligations are met. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement. Make sure project is collected in full.
Key Skills for a Project Engineer:
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ).
Understanding of engineering principles and standards.
Budgeting and cost management experience.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
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Information Professional Officer
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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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We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other.
At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible.
We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry.
If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you.
Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day! About the Role The Cisco Networking Pre-Sales Consultant serves as a trusted technical advisor to customers and internal sales teams, translating business requirements into secure, scalable Cisco networking solutions.
This role combines deep technical expertise with strong consultative and presentation skills to influence architecture decisions, accelerate sales cycles, and deliver measurable customer outcomes.
You will partner closely with account executives, product specialists, and delivery teams to design, position, and demonstrate Cisco networking solutions across enterprise, data center, campus, WAN, wireless, and security domains.
What You'll Do: Customer Engagement & Solution Design Act as the primary technical advisor during the pre-sales lifecycle, from discovery through solution validation.
Lead technical discovery sessions to understand customer business goals, operational constraints, and technical requirements.
Design end-to-end Cisco networking architectures aligned to customer use cases, including: Campus & Branch (Catalyst, Meraki) WAN & SD-WAN (Catalyst, ISR, ASR, SD-WAN) Data Center Networking (Nexus, ACI) Wireless & Mobility Network Security and Zero Trust integration Map customer needs to Cisco architectures, best practices, and roadmaps.
Sales & Partner Collaboration Partner with sales teams to develop winning technical strategies and differentiated value propositions.
Support RFPs, RFIs, and technical proposals with high-quality architecture diagrams, BOMs, and written responses.
Deliver compelling technical presentations and executive-level briefings.
Act as a technical liaison between customers, Cisco, and internal delivery teams.
Demonstrations & Proof of Value Develop and deliver live demonstrations, workshops, and proofs of concept (PoCs).
Articulate the business value of Cisco solutions, including performance, security, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
Address technical objections and competitive positioning with confidence and credibility.
Thought Leadership & Continuous Improvement Stay current on Cisco technologies, licensing models, and roadmaps.
Maintain strong awareness of industry trends (cloud networking, Zero Trust, automation, AI-driven operations, OT/IT convergence).
Contribute to internal best practices, reference architectures, and reusable assets.
Support enablement of sales and junior technical staff.
What You'll Bring Technical Expertise Cisco career certifications such as Cisco certified network associate or Cisco certified network professional Strong hands-on knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, including: Routing & Switching (Catalyst, ISR/ASR) Wireless (Catalyst Wireless, Meraki) SD-WAN and WAN architectures Network security fundamentals (firewalls, segmentation, Zero Trust concepts) Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, QoS, VLANs, VPNs).
Experience designing networks for enterprise, industrial, or mission-critical environments.
Professional Experience 5+ years in networking roles, with experience in pre-sales, solutions engineering, or senior network engineering strongly preferred.
Proven ability to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience supporting enterprise or public-sector customers is a plus.
Proven sales track record of Meeting or exceeding team sales quota Certifications (Preferred) Cisco certifications such as CCNP, CCIE (written or lab), or equivalent experience.
Additional certifications (Cisco DevNet, Security, Cloud) are advantageous.
Key Skills & Attributes Consultative mindset with strong business acumen.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Ability to simplify complex technical concepts for executive audiences.
Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in matrixed teams.
Self-directed, curious, and motivated to continuously learn.
What We Offer We offer a competitive benefits package that includes: 401(k) plan Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid holidays Vacation Employee negotiated discounts Who We Are Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors.
Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast.
It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets.
Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.
What To Do Next You can begin by filling out our application online.
If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.
Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Role Overview
The Integration Architect defines, designs, and governs enterprise integration architecture standards across AWS, Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and on-prem systems. This consultant creates scalable integration blueprints, reusable patterns, and secure connectivity frameworks that ensure interoperability, reliability, and domain-aligned data exchange. The role partners closely with domain teams, platform engineering, API management teams, and enterprise architecture to accelerate delivery while maintaining architectural integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Integration Standards & Governance
- Define and maintain enterprise standards for API design, event schemas, messaging patterns, and integration of contracts.
- Establish integration governance across AWS, Azure, MS Fabric, and on-prem systems.
- Define patterns for ADS (Authorized Data Sources) alignment, data contracts, schema evolution, and anchor key management.
- Enforce adherence to enterprise security principles, including OAuth2/OIDC, JWT, TLS, Zero Trust patterns.
Blueprints & Reference Architecture
- Build and maintain unified enterprise integration architecture blueprints spanning cloud, Fabric, and on prem connectivity.
- Create domain specific and cross domain integration flow maps, canonical API patterns, and event driven reference architectures.
- Align AWS, Azure, MS Fabric, and on-prem patterns under Unified Architecture.
Reusable Patterns & Engineering Enablement
- Develop reusable integration patterns for:
- AWS: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SNS/SQS, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Kinesis, AWS Batch, AWS ECR, AWS ECS Fargate.
- Azure: APIM, Functions, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory (all IR types), Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Batch, Azure Data Explorer ingestion.
- MS Fabric: Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse ingestion interfaces, Fabric Data Pipelines, Notebook-based ETL, Warehouse ingestion.
- On prem: MFT, MQ, legacy services.
- Provide templates for API contracts, event schemas, integration error handling, observability hooks, and resiliency patterns.
Metadata, ADS, & Anchor Key Integration
- Define integration patterns incorporating ADS rules, domain ownership, and anchor key management for interoperability.
- Ensure all integration patterns embed security, observability, lineage awareness, and operational resiliency.
- Collaborate with data governance to ensure consistent entity resolution and cross?domain identifier mapping.
Domain Engagement & Architecture Review
- Guide domain teams in implementing target state integration architectures.
- Lead or participate in architecture reviews for API designs, event models, platform integrations, and connectivity.
- Recommend modernization opportunities to retire from legacy integration mechanisms and adopt event-driven/API?first models.
Qualifications
Technical Expertise
- 8-12+ years in integration architecture, API engineering, event-driven design, or hybrid integration.
- Strong hands-on expertise across:
- AWS: API Gateway, Event Bridge, SNS/SQS, Lambda, Step Functions, Glue, EMR, Redshift, Lake Formation, Kinesis, AWS Batch, AWS ECR, AWS ECS Fargate.
- Azure: APIM, Functions, Service Bus, Azure Data Factory (all IR types), Azure Synapse Pipelines, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Batch, Azure Data Explorer ingestion.
- MS Fabric: Data Factory pipelines, Lakehouse ingestion interfaces, Fabric Data Pipelines, Notebook-based ETL, Warehouse ingestion.
- RDBMS: SQL, Oracle, DB2, RDS, etc.
- On prem: MQ, MFT, REST/SOAP services.
- Understanding of ADS, anchor key management, data/domain contracts, lineage aware integration.
- Experience designing event driven, API first, batch, and hybrid integration architectures.
About the Company:
At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., We Specialize In The Design, Manufacture, And Distribution Of Custom Equipment Tailored To Meet The Specific Applications And Requirements Of Our Customers. Our Product Range Includes:
- Panelboards: Up to 2000A
- Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
- Generator Connection Boxes
- Generator Output Switchboards
- Single and Double-Ended Substations
- We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.
Position Summary
Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assembly Manager to join our team in Union, NJ. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing the daily operations of the assembly department, driving efficiency, and ensuring the seamless execution of organizational goals. The Assembly Manager will work collaboratively across departments to enhance productivity, implement process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of the business.
While this role primarily operates Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday work may be required based on business demands. This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Director of Operations and involves a hands-on approach.
Working Conditions: Office/Shop Environment
Primary Job Function:
- The Low-Voltage Switchboard Assembly Manager oversees the factory's production (including EV) and assembly of low-voltage switchgear systems.
- This includes managing operations and personnel involved in the assembly process to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and timely delivery.
- The role demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement in a unionized manufacturing environment.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Production Planning: The Assembly Manager is responsible for developing production plans, scheduling work activities, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources, such as materials, tools, and equipment, to meet production targets.
- Quality Control: They are responsible for implementing quality control measures and ensuring that all assembled switchgear systems meet the required standards and specifications. This includes conducting regular inspections, tests, and audits to identify and address any quality issues.
- Process Improvement: The Assembly Manager continually looks for opportunities to improve the assembly process, optimize workflow, and enhance productivity. They may collaborate with engineering teams to implement process enhancements, introduce automation, or streamline operations.
- Team Management: This role involves leading and supervising a team of assembly technicians and operators. The Assembly Manager provides guidance, training, and support to ensure that employees perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
- Safety and Compliance: They are responsible for enforcing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. This includes maintaining a safe work environment, conducting safety training, and addressing any safety concerns or incidents.
- Inventory Management: The Assembly Manager oversees inventory levels, ensures the availability of required components and materials, and helps manage stock control to avoid shortages or excesses.
- Collaboration and Communication: They collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and quality assurance, to coordinate activities and address any cross-functional issues. Effective communication with stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers, is also essential.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting: The Assembly Manager tracks production performance, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepares regular reports to evaluate productivity, quality, and other relevant metrics. They analyze data and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Experience working in a union shop and familiarity with union labor laws should be preferred.
Job Requirements:
- 3-5+ years of working experience in custom metal fabrication electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
- Ability to read blueprints, bill of material (BOM’s), schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine best methods and sequences of product assembly.
- An effective leader who can help level load the factory and can plan a lookout for 3-4 weeks so that the company’s overhead expenses for overtime in the shop stay within budget.
- Should be a Team Player and an Inclusive Leader.
- Knowledge about hand tools and measuring devices.
- Knowledge about EV products.
- Knowledge of Low Voltage or Medium Voltage Switchgear or components.
- Should have a particularly good understanding of Operational Excellence process improvements.
- Ability to work in a loud environment.
Education:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
- Certification in Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
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, Surface Warfare 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
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
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 a Surface Warfare 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, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare 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.
Surface Warfare 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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The City of Newark is seeking an experienced and qualified Land Surveyor to serve within the Department of Engineering as the Municipal Land Surveyor.
Under direction, the incumbent is responsible for managing and maintaining the City’s official tax maps, property records, and survey data, while providing technical and administrative support to engineering, planning and zoning, property management, public infrastructure, and legal functions.
Work is primarily performed in an office setting with field assignments as required
Hands-On Product Manager — AI-Native Recruiting Platform (HireHQ)
Build the AI operating system for recruiting.
HireHQ is building the next generation AI-native recruiting platform — one that eliminates manual recruiter workflows and replaces them with intelligent automation, AI copilots, and decision intelligence.
Traditional ATS platforms were built for record keeping.
HireHQ is building a recruiting operating system that helps companies find, evaluate, and hire the best talent faster.
We are looking for a highly hands-on Product Manager who can help design and ship this future.
This is not a traditional PM role. You won’t just write tickets and manage roadmaps.
You will:
- Prototype product ideas yourself
- Use AI tools to rapidly build concepts
- Work directly with engineers
- Drive automation across recruiting workflows
- Ship AI-native features quickly
If you like building products at the intersection of AI, automation, and recruiting, you’ll thrive here.
What You'll Work On
You’ll help build core capabilities of the HireHQ recruiting platform, including:
AI Candidate Discovery
- AI-powered candidate search
- Intelligent candidate matching
- Automated candidate enrichment
- Talent graph and candidate insights
AI Screening & Evaluation
- Resume and profile understanding
- AI candidate scoring and ranking
- Interview intelligence and summarization
- Automated screening workflows
Recruiter Copilots
- AI recruiter assistants
- Automated outreach generation
- Pipeline prioritization
- Smart next-action recommendations
Candidate Experience
- AI-powered communication
- Automated follow-ups
- Interview scheduling automation
- Candidate journey insights
Recruiting Automation
- Workflow orchestration across the hiring pipeline
- Intelligent routing and task automation
- AI-driven pipeline management
- Recruiter productivity tools
Our goal is simple:
Reduce manual recruiting work by 80% while improving hiring outcomes.
What You'll Actually Do
You will operate like a product builder.
Ship Products
- Own product areas end-to-end
- Work directly with engineers to design solutions
- Move from idea → prototype → shipped feature quickly
Prototype With AI
You’ll actively use tools like:
- Cursor
- GitHub Copilot
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Figma
to rapidly create:
- product mockups
- workflows
- prototypes
- PRDs
- user stories
- experimentation plans
We expect PMs to use AI as a force multiplier, not just write docs.
Design AI-Native Workflows
You'll help design product systems that use:
- LLMs
- semantic search
- embeddings
- candidate matching
- summarization
- automation engines
to eliminate manual recruiting work.
Drive Automation
You will constantly ask:
"Why is a human doing this?"
Then build systems that automate it.
Work Extremely Closely With Engineering
You will collaborate daily with engineers to:
- shape product architecture
- refine technical tradeoffs
- ship features quickly
- iterate with real customer feedback
What We're Looking For
Experience
- 5+ years in product management
- Experience building recruiting or HR tech products
Examples include:
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Recruiting CRM platforms
- Candidate engagement tools
- Talent sourcing platforms
- Interview platforms
- Talent intelligence platforms
You deeply understand how recruiting actually works.
AI Product Thinking
You’ve helped build or design AI-enabled product capabilities, such as:
- candidate matching
- screening automation
- workflow automation
- recommendation systems
- AI copilots
- search and ranking systems
Builder Mindset
You like creating things, not just planning them.
You are comfortable:
- prototyping ideas
- creating workflows
- building product concepts independently
- using AI tools to accelerate execution
Comfort With Ambiguity
This is a startup environment.
You should enjoy:
- fast iteration
- unclear problems
- ownership
- shipping quickly
Strong Candidates Often
- Previously worked at HR tech or recruiting tech companies
- Have built ATS or recruiting workflow products
- Use AI tools daily for product development
- Think about automation and workflow intelligence
- Care deeply about shipping useful products quickly
What Success Looks Like
Within your first 3 months:
- Recruiters using HireHQ spend dramatically less time on manual tasks
- AI features automate key recruiting workflows
- Customers rely on AI insights to prioritize candidates
- Recruiters move from administrative work → strategic hiring
Why This Role Is Different
Most recruiting software was designed 15–20 years ago.
HireHQ is rebuilding recruiting software from the ground up using:
- AI agents
- workflow automation
- intelligent candidate matching
- recruiter copilots
This role is an opportunity to help build the AI operating system for hiring.