Engineering Jobs in Manchester Washington

• Conduct thorough hardware security assessments and provide actionable insights.
• Design, test, and analyze circuit designs and PCB layouts with an eye on security.
• Develop and implement secure boot solutions and cryptography measures.
• Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to update and secure device designs.
• Utilize common electronics test equipment for testing, debugging, or hacking hardware.

• 5+ years of experience in hardware security, embedded systems security, or similar
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• hands-on experience with common test equipment: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, microscopes, logic analyzers, soldering

• Experience with manufacturing security processes, including secrets provisioning and secure production flows, is highly desirable.
• Previous work in a team environment focusing on hardware security for telecom or consumer electronics industries.

• Develop advanced control systems for robotics, including PLC and HMI applications.
• Integrate components such as drives, barcode readers, and remote sensors into comprehensive systems.
• Employ proficiency in multiple IEC 61131-3 languages for diverse project needs.
• Conduct basic network troubleshooting, focusing on industrial networks like Ethercat, Ethernet/IP, Profibus/Profinet.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deploy robotics workcells and improve deployment methodologies.

• In-depth experience with PLC and HMI application development.
• Proficiency in multiple IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Understanding of basic network troubleshooting, especially in industrial environments.

• Experience in robotics or automated systems engineering, preferably with a focus on controls systems and integration. A background in deploying or managing machines in large-scale, geographically diverse environments is highly advantageous.

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With over 58 stores and the largest avocational cooking program in the US, Sur La Table offers an unsurpassed selection of exclusive and premium-quality goods for the kitchen and table – and the culinary expertise and inspiration to go along with it. Whether the job entails interacting with our customers, driving digital growth, or providing vital behind-the-scenes support, we’re all here for the same reason – to roll up our sleeves and create happiness through cooking and sharing good food.

This role offers a unique opportunity for the right strategist to drive an outsized impact across a company that is poised for significant growth over the next 3 years. Reporting into Sur La Table’s Head of Strategy & AI Transformation, this is a highly visible role within the organization. You’ll work closely to not only help shape the strategic direction of the company but also roll up your sleeves and bring it to life. This role is challenging as you will wear many hats and touch every part of our business so you will need to be scrappy, agile and able to work cross-functionally, but the role also promises to be highly rewarding for a strong performer who is looking to take the next jump in their career.

What you get to do:

• LRP & AOP: Partner with Head of Strategy, President, CFO, and Leadership Team to develop our Long-Range Plan and Annual Operating Plan, including ensuring Tech and AI Roadmaps are aligned to strategy, then track and monitor in year progress against core initiatives and KPIs
• Real Estate: Help support the development of our multi-year Real Estate strategy based on analytical rigor, customer insights, and our brand position. Help track real estate pipeline/lease renewals by working closely with our RE consultant and broker, partnering with Finance to develop new lease proformas, reviewing lease terms, and leading communications/handover with construction/store ops team
• Functional Strategy Support: Partner with Functions to drive strategic/analytical rigor (e.g., Merchandising category-level LRPs, Store Ops P&L dashboarding, Digital customer journey)
• Services: Partner cross-functionally to help drive growth strategy and execution roadmap for expanding our service offerings (cooking classes, knife sharpening, registry, etc.)
• Business Intelligence: Support critical business decisions by building business cases, analyzing company/customer/external data, assessing consumer insights and competitive benchmarks, building key decision dashboards,
• GTM: Help support the go-to-market process by identifying key consumer, competitive, vendor, and market trends, and translating the insights into implications and recommendations
• President & Leadership Team Support: Help enhance the effectiveness/efficiency of the President and Leadership Team through ad hoc support on various initiatives and efforts (e.g., development of board decks, partnership presentations, townhall materials, survey analysis, project and process management, etc.)

What you bring:

• 2+ years in strategy consulting role with focus on revenue growth and/or private equity diligence.
• Retail experience and a brand/consumer-first mindset
• Strong project management skills and experience juggling multiple projects
• Analytical rigor, financial modeling expertise, advanced excel/PowerPoint
• Heavy user of AI to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Strong communication skills, executive presence, and ability to partner with diverse stakeholders
• Self-starter with a passion for rolling up your sleeves, working in an agile/scrappy fashion, and moving fast than the rest of the organization to drive an outsized business impact
• Intellectual curiosity that drives an innovative mindset

Pay Range: $95,000 - $110,000

This role will be hybrid and located in Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA.

What’s in it for you? Joining CSC Generation isn’t just about having a seat at the table—it’s about helping redesign the table entirely. You’ll be challenged, stretched, and supported as you grow faster than you thought possible. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer:

• Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
• AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
• Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
• Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.

Our interview process:

• Step 1: If you align with our vision and meet the qualifications, we’ll reach out to schedule a conversation and introduce CSC.
• Step 2: You’ll complete a short AI or product-building challenge so we can understand how you approach problems and execution.
• Step 3: Participate in deep-dive interviews with CSC leadership focused on your experience, product mindset, and operational thinking.
• Step 4: Offer. We’ll move fast for the right candidate.

The CSC family of brands provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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, provincial, state or local laws.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie-detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

The CSC family of brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact .

Location: Seattle (in-person)

Salary: $70,000–$110,000 depending on experience

Nimbus AI builds the fastest way for companies to create, train, and resell branded conversational and workflow agents. Our platform automates data capture, optimization, and deployment so teams can transform conversations and workflows into continuously improving, revenue-generating AI products.

We're hiring a QA Manager to build and lead the quality assurance function for Nimbus's agentic AI systems. You'll establish testing frameworks, develop evaluation criteria, and ensure our conversational agents and workflow automations perform reliably across all customer deployments. You'll work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and customer teams to catch edge cases, validate model behavior, and maintain the quality standards that make Nimbus agents trustworthy at scale.

This role is perfect for someone who loves building QA processes from the ground up, has a sharp eye for AI-specific failure modes, and can translate ambiguous agent behaviors into concrete test cases and quality metrics.

• QA strategy & framework development for conversational agents, workflow automations, and partner-specific models across multiple verticals.
• Test planning and execution—designing test cases, evaluation rubrics, regression suites, and automated testing pipelines for agent behavior.
• Quality metrics and monitoring to track agent accuracy, consistency, guardrail effectiveness, and performance degradation over time.
• Cross-functional collaboration with prompt engineers, product, and engineering teams to identify, document, and resolve quality issues.
• Agent validation processes to ensure new releases, prompt changes, and training updates maintain reliability standards.
• Team building and leadership as we scale—hiring, mentoring, and growing the QA function.

• 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 2 years in a management or lead role.
• Experience testing AI/ML products, LLM applications, or conversational systems—you understand non-deterministic behavior and how to test it.
• Strong analytical skills—comfortable evaluating agent outputs, identifying patterns in failures, and defining measurable quality standards.
• Ability to build testing frameworks from scratch, including test case libraries, evaluation criteria, and automation strategies.
• Experience with technical testing tools (APIs, JSON, test automation frameworks, monitoring systems).
• Excellent communication skills—you can clearly document bugs, write test plans, and explain quality issues to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership experience building or managing QA teams, processes, and culture.

• Build the QA function from the ground up—define how quality works for agentic AI at scale.
• Be part of a small, fast team where your quality standards will directly impact hundreds of deployed agents.
• Work with cutting-edge LLMs and agentic systems—testing challenges that don't exist anywhere else yet.
• Grow into a senior leadership role as our platform, customer base, and team expand.

As Communications Coordinator, you will provide vital support to both the Communications and Fund Development Departments by managing a variety of communications projects across the Kline Galland organization. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, as well as external vendors, to produce digital and print collateral that promotes the Kline Galland brand and story. Projects will include Kline Galland’s quarterly print newsletter, fundraising materials, social media content, website pages, advertisements, event collateral, and more. This position reports directly to the Director of Communications.

For over a century, thousands across the Pacific Northwest have relied on Kline Galland’s excellent senior care. Today, our family of services provides those aging or recovering from illness and injury with skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, hospice, palliative care, independent and assisted living, home health, and home care. As a nonprofit organization founded in Jewish values, we welcome residents and patients of all backgrounds and employ more than 750 culturally diverse team members committed to competent care for all. Learn more at

*A cover letter is required to be considered for this role. Please upload your cover letter.*

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate communications projects and initiatives, in collaboration with internal departments and external vendors, ensuring timely execution and alignment with organizational priorities
• Assist with the creation, collection, and management of print and digital collateral, creative assets, data, photos, and testimonials
• Support the implementation of Kline Galland’s strategy to grow and engage our community through social media and digital marketing (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, MailChimp, Google, and other online platforms) - Analyze metrics to understand successes and opportunities
• Write, edit, and proofread content in alignment with the org’s brand standards including, social media posts, blogs, website content, emails, correspondence for stewardship and other channels
• Collaborate with Communications Director and Fund Development Department to design and populate content for Kline Galland Campus at Seward Park’s multimedia wall using Canva and digital signage software
• Support fundraising efforts, including collateral creation, database management, donor research, donor recognition, scheduling & meeting coordination, solicitation tracking, and other philanthropy administrative duties as needed
• Work closely with third-party signage vendors to facilitate the design, ordering, and installation of donor plaques and other building signage
• Support planning and execution of community engagement events, including philanthropy-focused events, dedications, luncheons, etc. as needed
• Act as a keeper of the organization’s brand voice and key messaging, while working to elevate awareness and promote brand
• Work as a tight-knit team with the Director of Communications & Fund Development Department, supporting team projects and priorities and filling in as needed
• General Communications and Fund Development administrative duties as assigned

What You Bring:

• Undergraduate degree in communications, marketing or related field
• 1–3 years of communications/marketing experience
• Experience in a nonprofit/mission-driven organization is a plus
• Experience in a healthcare setting and/or with sensitive and confidential information a plus
• Ability to drive tasks to completion, manage multiple projects and tasks, troubleshoot and problem solve, and budget time appropriately to allow for shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with experience writing to different audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate and work closely with multiple teams, as well as leadership, to positively impact strategies and direction of programs
• An overall positive attitude, with a decisive and collaborative approach to decision-making
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment that demands flexibility and prioritization of competing projects and emerging requests
• Political savvy, integrity, and discretion with managing working relationships with board members, donors, and professional staff
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions consistent with Kline Galland mission and core values
• Ability and interest in gaining new skills and knowledge necessary for the performance of essential job functions
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, clinicians, volunteers, external partners, and leadership, face-to-face or electronically
• High level of comfort and ability navigating digital programs, systems, and processes
• Experience in project management and/or administrative coordinating experience a plus
• Experience in the following tools: Meta business suite, social media platforms, MailChimp, Wordpress, Microsoft Office, Canva, Adobe Creative Suite (with emphasis on InDesign and Photoshop), and donor management tools (Ex: Raiser’s Edge, Wealth Engine, iWaves) a plus

Pay range: $33.65 - $40.87 Hourly

Blue Cypress Consulting is seeking a Senior Utility Management Services (UMS) Consultant to support current projects and facilitate the expansion of our utility management and community planning consulting services in the Pacific Northwest. It is our intent to continue growing our presence in the Seattle area and the region. As an integral part of our collaborative business development and technical team, this Senior Utility Management Consultant will manage client projects, lead/mentor early- to mid-career staff, develop and maintain client relationships, participate in business development activities, and contribute to internal business strategies. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 8 years of experience as a utility management and/or engineering consultant at an A&E firm within the Pacific Northwest (preferably Seattle metro-area) with a focus on water, wastewater, and/or stormwater systems. This candidate must have a successful track record of leadership, delivering projects on time and on budget, developing and maintaining client relationships, managing complex projects, and leading business development activities. They should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and exemplify Blue Cypress’s values: Collaboration, Strategic Development, and Improvement-Oriented Growth.

This person will be expected to develop and lead these potential types of projects for clients: conduct strategic planning efforts, perform operational assessments, lead business transformation projects, examine the effectiveness of information management tools and the data generated, design and conduct analyses to identify actionable insight, effectively communicate recommendations in writing and in presentations to a variety of audiences, design improvement strategies and initiatives, and support implementation of new business practices, information management tools, etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to list ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide specialized management consulting services in areas that may include: strategic planning, infrastructure management/asset management, operational optimization/lean processes, regulatory support, maintenance management, capital planning/forecasting, system planning, technology selection/on-boarding, data management/analytics/visualization, etc. More detailed related duties may include:
• Plan, design, and implement operations and maintenance optimization and capital planning and renewal strategies for water, wastewater, and/or stormwater for utilities
• Design and oversee analyses on large infrastructure datasets, such as GIS, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), customer information systems, condition assessment/inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc.
• Perform services on-site or off-site to support client staff in performing their day-to-day activities, such as planning/scheduling, condition assessment, capacity assessment, contractor management, etc.
• Design and implement analytics and dashboard platforms
• Perform project management on concurrent projects ranging from small to large, complex projects and successfully deliver these on time and on budget. Plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients and internal staff informed throughout the duration of the project
• Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of deliverables in accordance with Blue Cypress policy
• Maintain and grow client relationships and assess client needs with the goal of delivering tailored, cost-effective solutions. Participate in business development activities such as client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations
• Work in a fast-paced environment with oversight from the Regional Director. Take direction from and proactively communicate to multiple internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate regarding internal strategic business planning and lead or support internal strategic initiatives
• Supervise, delegate, and oversee work of early- to mid-career staff
• Periodic travel required
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline such as environmental science/management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience as a management consultant in a Pacific Northwest A/E firm with a focus on water, wastewater, or stormwater systems
• Advanced proficiency in infrastructure management and asset management consulting services
• Demonstrated strong project management skills with ability to effectively manage collaborative teams with concurrent projects and deadlines
• Established network of professional contacts in utility field within the Pacific Northwest region, particularly Seattle-metro, including local engineering firms and infrastructure clients
• Proven ability to establish and grow client base
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
• Outstanding critical thinking skills
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize, multitask, and organize complex projects
• Strong interest in local government and public agency operations and management, utility management, and asset management consulting services
• Ability to periodically travel to utilities across the region or country

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or other technical graduate science degree
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Washington or Oregon
• Experience in environmental regulatory space
• Certification in Asset Management
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified GIS Professional
• Experience or interest in growing into airport, transit, transportation, or other physical infrastructure intensive sectors

Required software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint)
• Must be proficient in creating pivot tables, pivot charts, writing formulas (e.g., performing v-lookups) within Microsoft Excel

Preferred software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft specialized applications (Access,Power Query, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)
• Writing queries and joining tables within Microsoft Access or similar SQL environment
• ESRI ArcGIS ArcMap and/or Pro and various extensions such as Spatial Analyst
• Esri Apps including Workforce, Survey123, Collector, etc.
• Understanding of industry software such as Trimble Cityworks, Central Square’s Lucity, Infor/Hansen, IBM Maximo, InfoAsset Planner, hydraulic and hydrological modeling, CCTV, FOG, Fleet, etc.
• Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position will include supervision of personnel in the PNW.

Travel

There is potential travel of approximately 15% consisting primarily of travel within the local Metropolitan Area (e.g. driving to client sites, attending meetings/conferences, etc.) with some travel that may be required out of state.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a hybrid position (in office/remote). We offer a telecommute option to work once a week from the office, with a minimum of 6 times per month at the office, and the remainder of the time to work from home. If desired, employees may work up to every day in the office instead of at home. During onboarding, new hires may be required to work more frequently in-person at the office with their supervisor. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Smoking and vaping shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within the workplace.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Senior Solution Architect / Senior Technical Architect – Retail & CPG

Location

Seattle, WA (Hybrid / Onsite as required)

Experience

12–18 years

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Technical Professional who can lead end‑to‑end solutioning and actively engage with customers across the Retail and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) domain. This role requires deep hands‑on technical expertise, strong architectural judgment, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable, enterprise‑grade technology solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a trusted technical advisor to customers, capable of leading technical discussions, shaping solution architecture, and influencing decision‑makers through clear, compelling communication.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable, secure, and high‑performance enterprise solutions aligned with customer business goals.
• Own solutioning across the lifecycle—from discovery and requirements analysis to architecture, design, and high‑level implementation guidance.
• Define end‑to‑end architecture covering application, data, integration, cloud, and security layers.
• Ensure solutions follow industry best practices, architectural standards, and non‑functional requirements (performance, scalability, availability).

Customer Engagement & Pre‑Sales Support

• Engage directly with customers as a technical lead and trusted advisor during discovery, solution workshops, and executive‑level discussions.
• Translate business problems into technical solution approaches and clearly articulate value propositions.
• Support pre‑sales activities including solution presentations, architecture decks, RFP/RFI responses, and technical estimations.
• Present complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

Retail & CPG Domain Expertise

• Apply strong domain understanding of Retail and CPG business processes such as merchandising, supply chain, inventory, order management, pricing, promotions, and customer analytics.
• Design solutions aligned to omnichannel retail, digital commerce, store systems, and data‑driven decisioning.
• Leverage domain knowledge to propose industry‑specific accelerators and best‑practice architectures.

Collaboration & Governance

• Collaborate with delivery teams, product owners, and engineering leads to ensure architectural alignment and successful execution.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance during development, integration, and deployment phases.
• Review designs and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture and security standards.
• Mentor junior architects and senior engineers, fostering technical excellence within the team.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Background

• 12–18 years of overall IT experience with a strong focus on solution architecture and customer‑facing roles.
• Proven experience leading enterprise‑scale solutioning engagements.
• Strong exposure to Retail and/or CPG domain solutions.

Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience across modern technology stacks such as:
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Microservices and API‑led architectures
• Data platforms, analytics, and integration patterns
• Enterprise application modernization
• Ability to evaluate and recommend technology platforms based on business and technical requirements.
• Strong understanding of security, scalability, and performance considerations in enterprise environments.

Communication & Leadership

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage CXO‑level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, whiteboarding sessions, and architecture reviews.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset with the ability to influence and drive decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in consulting, system integrator, or large enterprise environments.
• Exposure to digital commerce platforms, ERP integrations, or large data ecosystems in Retail/CPG.
• Prior experience in solutioning for North American customers.

Why Join Us

• Work on large‑scale, high‑impact Retail and CPG transformations.
• Play a strategic role influencing customer technology roadmaps.
• Collaborate with senior business and technology leaders.
• Opportunity to lead complex, cutting‑edge enterprise solutions in a customer‑facing capacity.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $ 124000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: $ 189000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to for investigation.

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.

Blue Cypress is seeking a Utility Management Services (UMS) Regional Director to support current projects and facilitate the expansion of our utility management consulting services group in the Pacific Northwest. This position will work closely with our existing UMS staff in Seattle, Atlanta, and Cincinnati, seeking to expand the current project work we are currently conducting with a number of clients in the PNW, win work with new clients, expand our services, and facilitate career development of staff. It is our intent to continue growing our presence in the Seattle area and to continue supporting our clients in the region. As an integral part of our business development and technical team, the UMS Regional Director will manage client projects, lead/mentor early- and mid-career staff, develop and maintain client relationships, and lead business development activities. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 15 years of experience primarily as a utility management and/or engineering consultant at an A&E firm; public sector experience is also valued. The successful candidate will have a strong professional network within the Seattle metro-area and a technical focus on water, wastewater, and/or stormwater systems or management of transportation systems (transit, highway, airport). This candidate must have a successful track record of leadership and mentorship, delivering projects on time and on budget, developing and maintaining client relationships, managing complex projects, leading business development activities, and working closely with a team made up of supervisor and peers. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment and exemplify Blue Cypress's values: Collaboration, Strategic Development, and Improvement-Oriented Growth.

This person will be expected to develop and lead these potential types of projects for clients: conduct strategic planning efforts, perform operational assessments, lead business transformation projects, examine the effectiveness of information management tools and the data generated, design and conduct analyses to identify actionable insight, effectively communicate recommendations in writing and in presentations to a variety of audiences, design improvement strategies and initiatives, and support implementation of new business practices, information management tools, etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Necessary accommodations will be provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state or local law.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to list ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide specialized management consulting services in areas that may include: strategic planning, infrastructure management/asset management, operational optimization/lean processes, regulatory support, maintenance management, master planning, technology selection/on-boarding, data management/analytics/visualization, etc. More detailed related duties may include:
• Plan, design, and implement operations and maintenance optimization and capital renewal strategies for water, wastewater, and/or stormwater for utilities or transportation systems (transit, highway, airport) .
• Design and oversee analyses on large infrastructure datasets, such as GIS, computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), customer information systems, condition inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc.
• Perform services on-site or off-site to support client staff in performing their day-to-day activities, such as planning/scheduling, condition assessment, capacity assessment, contractor management, etc.
• Perform project management on concurrent large, complex projects and successfully deliver these on time and on budget. Plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients and internal staff informed throughout the duration of the project.
• Perform quality control and quality assurance reviews of deliverables in accordance with Blue Cypress policy, including project management reviews.
• Maintain and grow client relationships and assess client needs with the goal of delivering tailored, cost effective, solutions. Lead business development activities such as client engagement, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Be accountable for Pacific Northwest UMS related operations metrics such as utilization, workload management, accuracy of timesheets and expense reports, and other metrics as assigned.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with oversight from the UMS Director. Take direction from and proactively communicate to multiple internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate regarding internal strategic business planning and lead or support internal strategic initiatives
• Be responsible for developing business development strategies in collaboration with the UMS Director and the Marketing & Business Development Manager. Be responsible for implementation including identifying leads, making decisions on pursuits and related investments, and the quality of proposals.
• Supervise, delegate, and oversee work of early- and mid-career staff
• Mentor early-, mid-, and senior-career staff including
• Giving timely, constructive feedback
• Being responsible for professional development planning
• Maintain and promote Blue Cypress culture
• Implement and promote Blue Cypress policies, processes, and procedures
• Periodic travel required
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of experience primarily as an engineering consultant in a Pacific Northwest A/E firm; public sector experience also valued. Focus on water, wastewater or stormwater systems or transportation systems (transit, highway, airport).
• Advanced proficiency in utility management and asset management consulting services
• Demonstrated strong project management skills with ability to effectively manage collaborative teams with concurrent projects and deadlines
• Established network of professional contacts in utility field within the Pacific Northwest region, particularly Seattle-metro, including local engineering firms and utility clients
• Proven ability to establish and grow client base
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, creativity, and strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to receive and act upon constructive feedback
• Outstanding critical thinking skills
• Must be detail-oriented and able to prioritize, multitask, and organize complex projects
• Strong interest in local government and public agency operations and management, utility management, and asset management consulting services
• Ability to periodically travel to utilities across the region or country

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, public administration, business administration, environmental science, or other technical graduate science degree
• Licensed professional engineer (PE) in the State of Washington or Oregon
• Experience in environmental regulatory space
• Certification in Asset Management
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)

Required software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Sharepoint)

Preferred software proficiencies include:

• Microsoft specialized applications (Access, Power Query, PowerPivot, Visio, Project)
• Proficient in creating pivot tables, pivot charts, writing formulas (e.g., performing v-lookups) within Microsoft Excel
• Writing queries and joining tables within Microsoft Access or similar SQL environment
• Esri ArcGIS ArcMap and/or Pro and various extensions such as Spatial Analyst
• Esri Apps including Workforce, Survey123, Collector, etc.
• Understanding of industry software such as Azteca Cityworks, Central Square's Lucity, Infor/Hansen, IBM Maximo, Granite, Linko, etc.
• Understanding of data warehouse and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position will include supervision of personnel.

Travel:

• There is potential travel of approximately 25%, consisting primarily of travel within the local Metropolitan Area (e.g. driving to client sites, attending meetings/conferences, etc.) with some travel that may be required out of state.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

This is a hybrid position (in office/remote). We offer a telecommute option to work once a week from the office, with a minimum of 6 times per month at the office, and the remainder of the time to work from home. If desired, employees may work up to every day in the office instead of at home. During onboarding, new hires may be required to work more frequently in-person at the office. While in the office, the employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. Smoking and vaping shall be prohibited in all enclosed areas within the workplace.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times

Program Ambassador, Enterprise Services

About Tundra Technical Solutions

Since 2004, Tundra's mission to become the world's number one choice for top talent has been relentless. As we thrive in dynamic markets like North America, the UK, Ireland, and Asia, our commitment to global growth has set us apart as a visionary leader in talent recruitment and total talent management.

We challenge norms, exceed expectations, and are dedicated to sourcing top-tier talent for some of the world's most renowned brands. Our pioneering approach to Direct Source Curation consistently ranks us among North America's fastest-growing and largest staffing organizations.

In the previous year, LinkedIn recognized Tundra as the Diversity Champion in the staffing industry and praised us as the most engaging recruitment brand on the platform.

Why Choose Tundra?

• Financial Success – We pride ourselves on being a leader in the industry regarding our compensation and uncapped commission structures.
• People-Centric Culture – being in the business of people, we ensure our Associates work in an environment where they can deliver results and have professional success.
• Continued Professional Development – tailored Sales and Leadership development courses to support your career growth here at Tundra.
• Endless Growth Opportunities – the success of Tundra has been built on internal progression across the organization.
• Social Responsibility – at Tundra, we pride ourselves in our ability to influence change, whether it be the work from the DEIB Council, give-back initiatives, or our green programs.
• Rewards and Perks – Competitive health and financial benefits, Associate events, recognition programs, and employee loyalty programs are a few of the perks available at Tundra.

Join Our Team

We are on the hunt for talented individuals passionate about a results-driven career and committed to providing exceptional service to our clients and candidates.

The Role

As a Program Ambassador, Enterprise Services, you will act as the strategic advisor and relationship lead for a Global 500 partner's Direct Source program. You will oversee program success, build alignment between hiring initiatives and business objectives, and exercise independent judgment in resolving workforce challenges. This role requires a balance of program design, workforce analytics, and high-level relationship management.

• Build, implement, and continuously improve a best-in-class Direct Source program tailored to the needs of our global partner.
• Collaborate with partner executives and hiring leaders to shape workforce strategies aligned with corporate goals and market conditions.
• Develop and execute a strategic program roadmap, including initiatives to improve talent pipelines, workforce diversity, and long-term scalability.
• Analyze market data, workforce trends, and competitive activity to produce actionable insights that inform program decisions.
• Act as the primary liaison for program escalations related to service delivery, billing, workforce performance, or policy, applying discretion and judgment in issue resolution.
• Lead regular program governance meetings, reporting on KPIs, fulfillment, and workforce strategy effectiveness to both internal leadership and partner executives.
• Provide advisory guidance to hiring managers and internal delivery teams, ensuring best practices in recruitment and program compliance.
• Become a subject matter expert in the partner's culture, strategic initiatives, and workforce priorities to ensure program alignment and success.

Who You Are

• Experienced in program management, account management, or workforce solutions advisory, ideally within contingent labor or staffing environments.
• Skilled at interpreting data, developing forecasts, and making recommendations that influence business outcomes.
• Confident in working with senior partner stakeholders and facilitating discussions at the executive level.
• Knowledgeable about contingent labor programs, recruitment strategies, and workforce best practices.
• Known for exercising independent judgment and problem-solving in high-visibility, strategic situations.
• Adept with tools such as ATS platforms and workforce management systems.

The salary range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $55,000 – $70,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Tundra fosters a pay-for-performance culture and offers competitive compensation packages. In addition to our base salaries, we offer Uncapped Commission, Bonuses, and Associate Option Plans where applicable.

Our benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits.

This post is for an existing vacancy

At Tundra, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly match every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.

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Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America's leading providers of Information Technology and Engineering staffing and consulting services. Our success is built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County candidates: criminal history may be relevant to the following job duties: protect and return property, adhere to confidentiality requirements, comply with security requirements, adhere to applicable codes of conduct.

Construction & Engineering Director

Eaton Fiber is building a 100% fiber network to support the next generation of broadband services. Eaton Fiber is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We have an incredible opportunity for a Construction & Engineering Director to join our Construction Department in Washington state.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Work closely with outside vendors, 3rd party and internal teams to identify the best Value (quality, time, and cost).
• Implement new and/or execute current processes and procedures that aid in the efficiency of managing and expanding the network.
• Interact and represent Eaton Fiber with peering, transit partners/vendors and others.
• Provide technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation for all equipment supporting Network infrastructure projects.
• Work jointly with leadership from Engineering and Supply Chain/Vendor management teams.
• Establish, monitor, and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of deliverables and supporting workflows in order to measure operational performance, as well as identify and assess areas of opportunity for improved process efficiencies and performance.
• Plan and analyze recommendations, work guidance or deviations in support of new OSP construction including fiber to the premises (FTTP) and any modern technology requirement.
• Must be able to identify issues that will cause delays and apply innovative solutions.
• Strong attention to quality construction practices and ensuring timely close out and delivery of the project schedule.

What we are looking for:

• BS in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Must have strong knowledge in construction techniques and practices.
• 10+ years of direct experience directing and managing construction and inspection crews.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Products, and Google Earth.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and structural reports.
• OSHA 10 or higher required.
• Valid driver's license.