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Permitting Specialist — Telecom Infrastructure | Covington, KY

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

What You'll Do

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

What You Bring

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

Work Environment

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

Quality Engineer

Industry: Aerospace Precision Machining

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support aerospace precision machining operations. This role is responsible for ensuring products meet strict aerospace quality standards, driving root cause analysis, leading corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

The ideal candidate will have experience in tight-tolerance machining environments and strong familiarity with aerospace quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality liaison between customers and internal production teams
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards including AS9100 and NADCAP
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Review and approve First Article Inspection (FAI) packages
• Support PPAP submissions and new product introduction (NPI) requirements
• Investigate nonconforming material and participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities
• Issue and track Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs/VCARs)
• Perform internal audits and workstation process audits
• Analyze quality data and trends to reduce scrap and improve process capability
• Review engineering drawings and GD&T requirements to ensure manufacturability and compliance
• Develop inspection plans, quality alerts, and standard work documentation
• Support customer audits and regulatory audits
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and leadership to improve quality and productivity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 2+ years of experience in a precision machining or aerospace manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of:
• GD&T interpretation
• Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5-Why, etc.)
• PFMEA and Control Plans
• Capability Studies and Gage R&R
• Experience working under AS9100 quality systems required
• NADCAP experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, height gauges, etc.)
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading and mechanical drawings
• Ability to analyze statistical data and apply problem-solving techniques
• Must meet U.S. person requirements under ITAR

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with customers and cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with high accountability
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Leadership through influence and collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP systems

C2C/1099 NOT eligible to be considered for this role.

Executive Summary:

The Technical Analyst provides the analytical backbone for the migration program, ensuring precise, traceable, and audit‐ready data transformation across legacy and target platforms. This role is responsible for deep field‐level mapping, data quality validation, and the documentation required to support regulatory, operational, and technical accuracy. By maintaining authoritative data inventories and traceability artifacts, the analyst helps ensure flawless and compliant transaction processing post‐migration.

Focus: Data Mapping & Traceability

Core Responsibilities:

• Execute detailed field-level mapping from source systems.
• Maintain the Traceability Matrix connecting source fields, transforms, and destinations.
• Perform data quality gating and audit mapping logic to prevent duplicate posting (idempotency controls).
• Catalog attributes to various systems in the Discovery/Inventory Engine.

Requirements:

• Some experience working as a functional business analyst communicating status updates, requirement gathering and having the ability to interact with various lines of the business and technical staff
• Analytical expertise in financial data structures (MICR rules, X9.37/ICL standards).
• Experience with SQL/T-SQL for data extraction and normalization.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies and working within Agile or hybrid project frameworks.
• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate them into technical mapping or data logic.
• Strong documentation skills with an emphasis on clarity, traceability, and audit readiness.
• Strong communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non‐technical stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast‐paced, structured program environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Reliability Specialist to support operational efficiency and process enhancement. This role plays a critical part in ongoing improvement efforts by applying Lean principles, process analysis, and performance metrics to help reduce waste and streamline operations.

The Reliability Specialist collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to identify performance gaps, support root cause analysis, and assist in implementing targeted improvements that align with business goals. While not responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategy, this position contributes to project execution, data collection, and operational support activities such as time studies, reporting, and metric tracking. It is ideal for a professional who thrives on solving problems, supporting process optimization, and working collaboratively within a performance-focused environment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process Improvement Support
• Assists project leads in the execution of continuous improvement initiatives by supporting data collection, documenting current-state processes, and applying Lean tools under guidance
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Gathers, compiles, and analyzes data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Performance Metrics & Reporting
• Maintains and updates performance dashboards and KPI reports to ensure data is accurate, timely, and accessible to account teams and leadership
• Operational Studies & Observations
• Conducts or assists with time studies, equipment utilization reviews, and process observations to inform improvement planning and validate performance changes
• Operational Support for Improvement Activities
• Assists in the coordination and execution of continuous improvement activities by preparing materials, gathering feedback from frontline teams, and supporting the rollout of new processes or tools across operations
• Additional Responsibilities & Operational Support
• Performs any other duties as deemed necessary by the Operations and CI&R leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Engineering (preferably Reliability, Industrial, or a related discipline) from an accredited college or university; or 2 to 5 years of relevant engineering experience and/or specialized training in reliability or industrial engineering; or an equivalent combination of education and practical engineering experience
• minimum of 2 years of experience in applying the concepts of Continuous Improvement (Lean/Six Sigma).
• CMMS platform experience required, Corrigo experience preferred
• Maintenance program experience is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Ability to travel to Canada (valid Passport) preferred
• Lean/Six Sigma certification is strongly preferred: Ability to achieve Green Belt certification within 12 months
• Strong written and verbal command of the English language required
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, including macros, Power Query, pivot tables, formula creation, and troubleshooting
• Experienced with CMMS and SharePoint platforms for asset management and document collaboration
• Familiarity with SmartSheet and the Microsoft Power Suite—including Power BI and Power Automate—is desirable
• Ability to quickly understand and apply technical concepts
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and self-management skills
• Proactive and able to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrating respect for coworkers, vendors, and clients
• Customer-focused mindset, committed to meeting internal customer expectations and resolving quality issues.
• Exceptional spelling, grammar, and proofreading abilities

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee must be able to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Perform work on a roof level. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus, determine full range of colors in work areas, drawings and mapping. Ability to move about commercial properties and construction sites, through tight passageways and corridors. On feet as project task requirements dictate.
• However, most of the time, physical demands are limited to those related to sitting at a desk and using a computer, keyboard, and mouse

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the majority of the time the employee would be working in a standard office environment. However, the employee may also be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may work in high precarious places; the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee may at times work in an environment where the following safety equipment are needed: steel toecap shoes, hearing protection, hardhat eye protection, and/or hair protection. Employee would need to abide by all safety guidelines including OSHA regulations, lock-out/tag-out, etc. Work schedule can be affected by production, downtime and many other variables. Candidates should be extremely flexible with non-customary schedules and weekend work.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually negligible but may at times be moderate.
• Travel is solely business-driven; flexibility is required and all candidates should be prepared to travel on a monthly basis as part of this job. Travel can be expected at less than 15% annually based on assigned projects

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Estimator – Industrial / Warehouse / Logistics Construction

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Commercial / Industrial Construction

A well-established, privately held general contractor in Cincinnati is seeking an experienced Estimator to support continued growth and diversification of its project portfolio. This role focuses on industrial, warehouse, and logistics facilities and will work closely with ownership and project leadership throughout the preconstruction and estimating process.

This is a hands-on position suited for an estimator who is comfortable operating in a lean, collaborative environment and contributing beyond takeoffs alone.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed conceptual, schematic, and hard-bid estimates for industrial and commercial projects
• Perform quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, scope reviews, and bid leveling
• Support design-build and negotiated work from concept through GMP
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership during preconstruction
• Assist with pursuit strategy, budgeting, and value engineering
• Maintain and leverage subcontractor relationships within the local and regional market

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction estimating experience
• Background in industrial, warehouse, logistics, or general commercial construction
• Experience with design-build and negotiated work preferred
• Strong understanding of subcontractor scopes and pricing
• Ability to manage multiple estimates concurrently
• Proficiency with estimating software and standard construction tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary target: $110,000 – $120,000 (flexible for the right candidate)
• Competitive benefits package
• Long-term career growth opportunity within a stable organization

Additional Information

• No public-sector work
• No retail or multifamily projects
• Stable backlog and long-standing client relationships
• New office location planned for 2026

Start Timing

• Ideal start: February
• Earlier start possible for the right candidate

Qualified candidates interested in a confidential discussion are encouraged to apply or message directly.

WHO WE ARE

Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in upstate New York in 1976. Along with our corporate headquarters located near the intersection of Interstates 81, 86 and 88, Delta has additional offices across Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD, together with remote team members located across the US. We deliver engineering and architectural design services for multiple market sectors along with providing environmental, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients located throughout the continental US. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive team-oriented culture while enjoying generous compensation and benefits package.

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Structural Project Engineer in our Structural Team, ideally located in the Syracuse or Albany, NY area, or at our Endwell, NY office. Candidates located outside the designated office locations may qualify for full remote work, subject to company policy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A PE is also required. Experience should include structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and aluminum structures. Experience with cable design is preferred.

The primary duties associated with this position include:

• The candidate should be proficient with the International Building Code (IBC); ASCE-7; ACI 318; ADM-2020; and AISC.
• Performing challenging 3-dimensional structural analyses and designs for a wide variety of clients using various state-of-the-art design software, including RISA 3D, SAP, RAM, and RISA Foundation.
• Responsible for serving as lead project engineer, i.e., taking responsibility for developing design, preparing detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT, and specifications. This includes coordinating the work of junior team members and amongst other trades.
• Solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education and knowing when to ask for assistance when required.
• Write and review related reports for the services provided.
• Scoping projects and assisting project managers with proposal creation.
• Serving as a Quality Control reviewer for the designs of team members.
• Assisting the Team Leader in initiating, developing, and implementing continuous team improvement initiatives.
• Supporting structural work in our building projects within the Structural Facilities Group as workload warrants.
• Attending client meetings/presentations in the daytime or evenings.
• Communicating with client representatives, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participating in site visits/inspections/documentation during construction.
• Work on a variety of projects including schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental projects.
• This position requires an individual that has strong technical abilities with good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced market.

Additional duties will include preparing structural designs; prepare structural design summaries and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT; consider alternate designs and value engineering; and meeting scheduled project deadlines.

Delta is driven to exceed our clients' expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.

WHAT WE OFFER

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities along with an internal equity and alignment with market area data.)

The following are a few of the benefits that we offer:

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Optional Vision, LTD and Term Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Licensing Reimbursement
• Recruitment Bonus Program

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.