Engineering Jobs in Alexander Buncombe County, NC

We have an immediate need for Construction Inspectors in the Asheville, NC area for our Transportation division. The successful candidates will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide.

This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV's service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to lead through example, is professionally respected, an excellent communicator, and possesses a strong understanding of construction safety principles.

Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway and bridge construction projects. More specifically:

• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work
• Prepare daily inspection reports
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication
• Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation

The employee will typically be assigned to NCDOT or other roadway and bridge construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.

Candidates must hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.

Applicant must possess a minimum of 2 years of CEI experience.

Applicant must possess the following NCDOT certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits:

• NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I
• QMS Asphalt Roadway Tech
• Erosion & Sediment Control Level II
• ABC Sampling
• Borrow Pit Sampling
• Conventional Density
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Compensation Range: $52,754.00 - $70,339.00

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits: Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account; Dental insurance; Vision insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable); Disability insurance; Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment; 401(k) Plan; Retirement Counseling; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off (16 days); Paid Holidays (8 days); Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year); Parental Leave (up to 80 hours); Continuing Education Program; Professional Licensure and Society Memberships.

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

The Shift Supervisor role is a critical leadership position responsible for leading day-to-day Converting Department operations while serving as both a culture carrier and standards guardian. This leader ensures customer requirements are safely met through effective management of 10+ production associates across multiple production assets daily. Beyond operational execution, this role requires embodying and championing Printpack's Core Values while maintaining unwavering adherence to Printpack’s Expectations of Leaders that protect our people, products, and reputation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion safety as the top priority on the shift
• Provide motivation, support team morale, and drive accountability
• Manage the shift to ensure all performance goals of the department in relation to safety, waste, quality, and productivity are achieved
• Ensure internal and external customer expectations are met while adhering to Printpack Management System procedures
• Engage associates with performance management tools to achieve department goals
• Engage and support associates in continuous improvement activities
• Complete accurate, timely production reporting to provide shift performance information
• Maintain compliance with Quality Systems Regulation (ISO 13485) through completion of all required training and ongoing learning requirements for yourself and your direct reports
• Partner with the Quality team to ensure containment of critical defects and initiate root cause and corrective action activities
• Collaborate with the Production Manager, Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality teams to identify and implement improvement opportunities

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

A respected and well-established commercial general contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across a range of sectors including commercial, education, and healthcare. The company is known for its collaborative culture, commitment to professional development, and long-term relationships with clients and partners.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Support Project Managers with day-to-day execution of construction projects from pre-construction through closeout
• Assist with budgeting, cost tracking, and project financial reporting
• Help develop, update, and maintain project schedules
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and project documentation
• Communicate with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes
• Support on-site Superintendents to help ensure project milestones are met
• Participate in pre-construction activities including takeoffs, scope reviews, and bid leveling
• Assist with project closeout, turnover documentation, and warranties
• Support and enforce company safety standards and procedures

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial construction (GC preferred)
• Experience in education or healthcare construction is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• High level of motivation with a desire to grow into a Project Manager role
• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Proficient with construction software and project documentation tools

Senior Test / Instrumentation Engineer

Location: (Asheville Area)

Compensation: $110,000 – $125,000

Industry: Advanced Mechanical / Automotive Technology

Travel: Limited international travel (1–2 trips per year)

Position Overview

A global engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Test / Instrumentation Engineer to support product development and validation testing within a technical engineering center.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring new products meet performance, durability, and reliability expectations through advanced testing methodologies and instrumentation strategies. The engineer will work closely with internal engineering teams and external customers to develop and execute test programs that validate product functionality from concept through final production readiness.

This position combines hands-on testing, technical analysis, and project leadership, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex mechanical and performance challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product validation and development testing for mechanical and powertrain-related products.
• Develop and implement new test methods, instrumentation setups, and validation procedures for emerging technologies.
• Conduct and support testing activities including:
• Engine and powertrain testing
• Thermodynamic and functional performance testing
• High and low cycle fatigue testing
• Wear testing and durability analysis
• Vibration and NVH testing
• Utilize advanced instrumentation to measure variables such as:
• Pressure
• Temperature
• Flow
• Rotor motion
• Vibration and acoustics
• Perform signal processing and data analysis including FFT and filtering techniques.
• Support testing using advanced technologies including thermal imaging, high-speed video, and laser-based measurement systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate testing results into product design improvements and validation strategies.
• Manage testing timelines, resources, and technical deliverables to meet key project milestones.
• Communicate testing results and technical findings to engineering teams, leadership, and customers.
• Ensure documentation and testing processes meet internal engineering standards.
• Maximize utilization of existing testing equipment and identify opportunities for improved test capabilities.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline required
• Master's Degree is a plus

Experience

• 6+ years of engineering experience in product development, validation, or testing
• Experience supporting products from concept through validation and production
• Background in mechanical systems, engines, powertrain components, or similar technologies is strongly preferred

Technical Experience

• Experience with instrumentation used to measure flow, pressure, temperature, vibration, or dynamic system behavior
• Exposure to engineering disciplines including:
• Thermodynamics
• Fluid dynamics
• Heat transfer
• Structural stress and fatigue
• Experience with design and simulation tools, such as:
• Solid modeling (Creo / Pro-E or similar)
• Structural or thermal FEA
• Fluid dynamics simulation
• Vibration and harmonic analysis
• Experience with metals and metallurgy, including fatigue and high-temperature material behavior
• Familiarity with GD&T is a plus
• Experience with statistical data analysis tools (such as Minitab) is a plus

Additional Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving ability
• Experience leading technical testing programs or engineering projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with project coordination

Why This Role is Attractive

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge mechanical and powertrain technologies
• Blend of hands-on engineering and technical leadership
• Exposure to advanced testing technologies and instrumentation
• Competitive compensation and strong engineering culture
• Located near Asheville, NC, one of the most desirable areas in the Southeast for quality of life and outdoor recreation

Title: Head of Brokerage Operations

Location: On-site or Hybrid (Asheville, NC)

Reports to: CEO

Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation: $105,000 - $130,000 base + performance bonus

This is an immediate hire. We are actively interviewing and will move quickly for the right candidate.

About Serve Freight

Serve Freight is a growing freight brokerage specializing in high-stakes, time-sensitive, and complex shipments. We are building a multi-division logistics platform, with a freight brokerage that runs like a machine. We need someone who can help operate the machine, own its performance, and ensure every team member knows exactly how to run their part of it.

The Role

As the Head of Brokerage Operations, you will play a central role in scaling Serve Freight's operational infrastructure and execution quality. You will work directly alongside the CEO and leadership team to build, document, and run the systems that power every function in the company.

Your primary job is building the internal engine that makes everything work seamlessly: SOPs, process flow maps, training programs, operational playbooks, KPI ownership, and accountability systems across sales, carrier sales, and operations support teams.

This role is for an operator who doesn't just build the engine but can squeeze every ounce of horsepower out of it for consistent results. You are comfortable recording a Loom walkthrough for track and trace, designing a process flow map in Miro, pulling a report on speed-to-quote, and coaching a team member on performance standards all in the same afternoon.

Role and Responsibilities

• Own and continuously improve the end-to-end operational workflow, from quoting through delivery, identifying bottlenecks, eliminating inefficiencies, and driving measurable outcomes across the brokerage.
• Design, document, and implement SOPs, process flow maps, and operational playbooks that create consistency, reduce errors, and enable the team to scale without sacrificing quality.
• Build and maintain training and development materials for all sales and operations staff, ensuring every team member has clear guidance, knows the standard, and can execute independently.
• Interface with and provide hands-on operational leadership to the sales, carrier sales and operations support team, setting expectations, running quality control, and driving continuous improvement.
• Own internal KPIs and outcomes, proactively surfacing issues and executing fixes before they become customer and/or carrier facing problems.
• Leverage and optimize tools and systems, to include but not limited to Turvo, Hubspot, Miro, Notion, Loom and Highway, to improve process efficiency, data accuracy, and team workflows.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning and the operational foundation for Serve Freight's next phase of growth.
• Support the buildout of a scalable freight brokerage, including contributing to hiring decisions, onboarding frameworks, and performance standards as the company grows.

What You Will Do

First 30 Days

• Shadow every role (AM, AE, carrier sales, track/trace, admin). Document strengths, gaps, and bottlenecks for each function.
• Identify the top 10 processes needing SOPs first, ranked by both revenue impact and employee experience impact.
• Monitor baseline operational KPIs such as time-to-quote, quote-to-book, on-time-delivery and gross margin.
• Begin building relationships with the sales, carrier sales and operations support teams. Understand current workflows, communication rhythms, and quality gaps.
• Be active in the weekly operating cadence, contributing operational insights and surfacing improvement opportunities.
• Begin building interview rubrics, scoring criteria, and onboarding frameworks for upcoming hires.
• Pull initial snapshots of operational performance: volume by account, margin by lane, team productivity, and carrier performance to support leadership decision-making.

Days 31-90

• Build and publish the first ~10 SOPs with Loom walkthroughs. Begin building the training library for all sales, carrier sales, and operations support staff.
• Complete an end-to-end company-wide process flow map focusing on speed to cash. Identify every handoff, bottleneck, and failure point.
• Run the first monthly performance reviews using real data and the KPI framework.
• Design and document a structured onboarding program for all future operations and carrier sales hires.
• Define minimum activity requirements, performance tiers, and escalation protocols for the operations team and carrier sales.
• Build a live performance dashboard so the team and leadership have real-time visibility into operational KPIs.
• Deliver a clean operations report for leadership: volume trends, margin by customer, team productivity metrics, and bottleneck status. Reporting and operational analysis owned by you.
• Audit the current Turvo TMS setup: identify configuration gaps, unused features, and integration opportunities that support the SOP and automation rollout.
• Transition into direct operational leadership of the overseas team, with clear expectations, regular check-ins, and quality control cadence in place.

Days 91-180

• All core SOPs complete (~20+). Loom library and training materials built. Process flow maps finalized and published.
• Deploy 2-3 automations that eliminate manual work and reduce error rates.
• Launch incentive programs tied to operational KPIs.
• CEO removed from weekly operational meetings. Cadence runs independently under your leadership.
• Operations reporting runs on a recurring cadence. Leadership has a standing data package for strategic planning.
• Begin scoping operational playbooks for future division expansions.
• Training and development materials are complete, maintained, and actively used by all operations and carrier sales staff.
• Operations support teams operating under your direct leadership with documented workflows, performance standards, and escalation protocols.

What You Bring

Required

• 3-7 years in the freight brokerage or logistics industry. You have seen inside a brokerage and understand the full workflow from quote to delivery.
• Strong process documentation skills. You have built SOPs, training programs, process flow maps, or operational playbooks before, not just followed them.
• Comfortable pulling data and building reports. You do not need to be a strategist, but you need to be fluent in operational, carrier, and revenue metrics and able to surface what matters.
• Experience with TMS platforms (Turvo preferred) and CRM tools (HubSpot preferred).
• Proficiency with DAT, Highway, and standard freight coverage and compliance tools.
• Proficiency with Notion, Loom, Miro, Google Workspace, and basic spreadsheet modeling.
• Self-directed. You create your own task list, identify what needs fixing, and go fix it without waiting for direction.
• Comfortable with accountability. You will coach, confront, and hold people across the organization to the standards you help build.
• Experience building or leading training and onboarding programs.

Preferred

• Experience building operational dashboards or recurring performance reports.
• Background in process automation (Zapier, Make, or TMS-native tools).
• Experience in a high-growth or founder-led environment, wearing multiple hats.
• Exposure to project logistics, over-dimensional/overweight freight, or specialized/high-stakes shipments.
• Familiarity with carrier vetting and sourcing workflows, and compliance documentation (insurance, authority, safety scores).
• Experience managing or providing operational leadership to remote teams.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.