Engineering Jobs in Orange County Ca Remote

Job Summary:

The Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, production-based cost estimates for assigned demolition and construction projects. This role develops bid strategies, performs quantity takeoffs and site reviews, analyzes direct and indirect costs, and supports estimate reviews and presentations. The Estimator applies company procedures and contract requirements to deliver competitive, compliant bids.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate, competitive cost estimates for concrete cutting, demolition, and related construction projects
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and scope reviews from plans and specifications
• Review contract documents to define scope, assess risk, and support bid strategy development
• Develop comprehensive cost breakdowns including labor, equipment, materials, and indirect costs
• Interface with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams to clarify scope and pricing
• Provide technical input on means, methods, and equipment to support cost-effective execution
• Support Project Managers with value engineering, change orders, and extra work pricing
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and estimate reviews
• Identify opportunities for additional work through client interaction and project knowledge

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience estimating self-perform concrete cutting, demolition, or related construction work
• Proficient in quantity takeoffs and production-based estimating methods
• Experience with contract document review and scope definition
• Familiarity with cost analysis, labor/equipment productivity, and indirect cost development
• Experience supporting change orders and extra work pricing
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Excel, and estimating software; experience with Vista/ERP systems preferred
• Strong understanding of means, methods, and equipment selection for cost-effective execution

Essential Core Competencies:

• Analytical & Cost Accuracy: Develops detailed, production-based estimates using data analysis, historical costs, and productivity rates
• Scope & Risk Management: Interprets plans and specifications to define scope, identify gaps, and evaluate cost exposure
• Bid Strategy Development: Applies market knowledge and project requirements to produce competitive, compliant bids
• Technical Construction Knowledge: Understands demolition and concrete cutting means, methods, sequencing, and equipment
• Communication Skills: Collaborates effectively with project managers, operations, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Time Management & Organization: Manages multiple bids and deadlines with strong attention to detail
• Team Collaboration: Partners with operations and business development to align estimates with execution plans
• Customer Focus: Builds client relationships and identifies opportunities for additional work

Experience and Education

• 3–5 years of estimating experience in concrete cutting, demolition, or related self-perform construction
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to walk job sites when necessary.
• May be required to travel to job sites and other locations.

Legal Disclaimer:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Penhall Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, compensation inquiries, discussions or disclosures, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a))

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required. Penhall Company reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other responsibilities as necessary.

Materials Planner II

Broadband Telcom Power is an EV charging equipment manufacturing company focused on delivering reliable power solutions that support the future of electric mobility. We are seeking a Materials Planner II to support field service parts planning and new product material readiness. This role plays a key part in ensuring service material availability, inventory optimization, and strong customer support performance.

Job Summary

The Materials Planner II supports planning and purchasing activities for field service materials and new product introductions. This position partners closely with customer service, supply chain, and engineering teams to maintain inventory balance, support production demands, and proactively manage material risks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase field service parts for key customers, partnering closely with customer service to minimize shortages while meeting service-level expectations

• Manage and balance Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), including monitoring demand trends, failure rates, recall events, and customer requests

• Ensure all part substitutions are properly communicated, documented, and approved by customers as required

• Review forecasts and develop long-term material planning strategies to support field service and production needs

• Drive purchasing activity to support demand for field service or production materials

• Maintain appropriate inventory levels of raw materials and NPI finished goods through product development and release stages

• Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns to proactively address supply risks

• Perform excess and obsolete (E&O) analysis, prepare inventory reports, and lead E&O review discussions with clear recommendations

• Manage inventory challenges including schedule changes, cancellations, and material constraints

• Prepare and publish cost estimates, inventory reports, and KPI updates

• Proactively escalate and resolve material challenges with internal teams and external customers while balancing service and business priorities

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an electronics manufacturing environment

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization

• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with clear goals and accountability

• Strong collaboration skills and experience working with cross-functional teams, including remote teams

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to drive resolution of material and inventory issues

Benefits

• Holiday Pay and Paid Time Off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

• Opportunity to grow and develop professionally

EEO Statement

Broadband Telcom Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Purchasing Assistant | Residential & Multi-Family Developer

Location: Orange County, CA

Compensation: $70,000 – $100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

The Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing residential builder focused on luxury custom homes, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities throughout California. This is a high-visibility, non-clerical growth position designed for an ambitious professional who wants real exposure to the business side of construction.

We are building a high-performance team that wants responsibility early and advancement quickly.

The Role

You will work directly with leadership and project teams to support procurement, protect budgets, and ensure materials and trade partners stay aligned with fast-moving project schedules.

• Procurement & Bidding: Assist in preparing and distributing bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Bid Leveling: Level and compare bids to ensure complete scope coverage and identify gaps before contracts are finalized.
• Contract Administration: Support the drafting and issuance of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Cost Management: Maintain accurate pricing data, track change orders, and assist in value engineering efforts.
• Compliance: Track insurance certificates, licenses, and onboarding requirements for new trade partners.
• Field Coordination: Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align material orders with build schedules and track long-lead items.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years in purchasing, estimating, project coordination, or construction operations.
• Industry Exposure: Background in residential, luxury custom, or multi-family building is preferred.
• Technical Edge: Strong Excel skills are required; familiarity with Procore, BuildPro, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Attributes: Analytical, highly organized, and looking for long-term career growth rather than just a job.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a clear and direct path to becoming a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Manager. You will gain experience across high-end luxury finishes and large-scale multi-family projects within a company that prioritizes performance and rapid scaling.

Job Summary:

Bernards is seeking new, dynamic Employee-Owners who are committed to the overall Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Bernards to help buildA Better Experience. Our ideal Project Manager candidate will manage all aspects of assigned project(s) from preconstruction through closeout. This includes preconstruction phase activities such as constructability reviews, value engineering, estimating, budget control, prime contract negotiation, and preconstruction schedule management. In addition, manage construction phase activities such as overall leadership, staff management, client management, project setup, risk management, document management, subcontractor buyout, schedule management, QA/QC management, change management, submittal, and RFI management, financial reporting, and project closeout.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• PRECONSTRUCTION: Assist in the estimating / budgeting process, perform constructability reviews, help develop and manage the value engineering process, assist in the preparation of preliminary schedules and prime contract reviews.
• CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Clearly understand all documents that make up the "Contract Documents” and enforce/manages the documents.
• AGREEMENTS: Prepare and ensure that scope descriptions are complete, well-coordinated, and issued timely.
• SAFETY: Ensure that the project site is safe and that the Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) is implemented comprehensively, and all Bernards safety procedures are being followed.
• FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Manage all project financial reporting processes, including overseeing all budgets, contracts, invoices, payment applications, and change order requests.
• RISK MANAGEMENT: Identify areas of risk and plans to address them.Ensure proper insurance is in place and that the project is in full compliance with all Bernards risk management policies.
• QA/QC: Manage the Bernards Quality Management Manual (QMM) outlining quality policies, standards and procedures, ensuring the project meets or exceeds the quality standards of our clients.
• SCHEDULING: Create and update the project schedule collaboratively with the Superintendent(s) to develop accurate and detailed project schedules.
• DOCUMENT CONTROL: Ensure that all document control procedures are being followed.
• REPORTING: As applicable to the project requirements, create the monthly reports for financial status, project status, schedule status, client reporting, etc.
• CLOSEOUT: Manage and oversee all closeout, including final submittals, punch list, as-builts, warranties, and final payments.
• ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

Preferred Experience, Education, and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• Over 7 years of construction industry experience managing projects from start-up to completion.
• DSA/Public Works experience is preffered.
• Project experience ranging from $15M – $90M.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with team members, industry partners, and clients.
• Ability to efficiently manage time, workload, prioritize and maintain a sense of urgency.
• Ability to handle sensitive, confidential matters.
• High attention to detail.
• Competency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), P6 Scheduling and BIM.
• Strong negotiation skills with industry partners and clients.

About Bernards:

Bernards is a 100% employee-owned, multidisciplinary commercial construction and construction management company with a legacy defined by innovation, technical expertise, and operational excellence. For over 50 years, we have specialized in delivering best-in-class construction services to developers, corporations, educational institutions, and public agencies across a diverse range of sectors.

Who we are is rooted in an unwavering commitment to quality, collaboration, and client satisfaction. These guiding principles enable us to deliver exceptional value, cultivate enduring partnerships, and exceed expectations. By employing a multidisciplinary approach, we craft tailored solutions that address the unique needs of every project. With a steadfast focus on our clients’ goals and an unrelenting attention to detail, Bernards guarantees successful outcomes that stand the test of time.

At the core of our success lies the power of employee-ownership. Each team member shares a vested interest in the success of your project, fueling a culture of dedication, accountability, and innovation. This collective passion drives us to build more than just structures—we build trust, lasting relationships, and a shared vision for communities that thrive.

At Bernards, we don’t just construct; we create legacies grounded in excellence and driven by purpose. By focusing on "Building Better Experiences" for our employee-owners, customers, and industry partners, we empower a future defined by leadership, innovation, and impact.

Building Better Experiences for our employee-owners, customers, and industry partners for over 50 years!

• Driven by our commitment to community enhancement, we build with purpose to create a better tomorrow. This ethos is the cornerstone of our operations and inspires every project we undertake.
• Proudly recognized as a Ruby Certification Champion by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals and honored by the Cal/OSHA SHARP, we set the benchmark for safety excellence, ensuring the highest standards in every project.
• Our Centers of Excellence (COEs) lead the charge in innovation, mastering diverse markets to provide unmatched expertise and custom solutions. We ensure every project is a testament to precision and world- class excellence.

As an Employee-Owner, you’ll experience competitive pay and enjoy comprehensive benefits that include:

• Medical, Dental, and Health Insurance
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle Allowance
• Gas Card
• Stock Interest in the Employee Ownership Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Open Personal Time Off
• Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Hours

Bernards is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attain and retain, top diversified talent in the construction industry. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.

For candidates that need reasonable accommodations during the application process, or to perform essential functions of this role, please contact

Macro-Z-Technology (MZT) is a leading construction company known for building exceptional projects through an unwavering commitment to its people. With a strong reputation in the Federal and Municipal construction markets, MZT has built everything from roadways and dams to multi-story building construction and complete facility renovations. With an in-house design department, we specialize in design-build projects.

As a Senior Project Manager at MZT, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the successful completion of our largest construction projects. You will be responsible for managing the entire project lifecycle, which includes ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, and quality standards. You’ll interface regularly with the Client, Client stakeholders, and other construction professionals to resolve project challenges. Your strong leadership, organizational skills, and construction expertise will be vital in driving the successful completion of projects that are safe, on-time, within budget, and leave the Client satisfied.

We are looking for Senior Project Managers with experience working on Federal and Civil construction projects (roads/bridges, wastewater/sewer systems, railways, tunnels, dams, airports, etc.). While we appreciate candidates from other construction backgrounds only those with Civil construction experience will be considered.

Company Culture

• MZT covers 100% of the premium for medical, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family because we want you to be well. You won’t find this benefit anywhere else.
• MZT supports professional development. Whatever your growth goals are, we’re here to provide support. We offer an incentive for you to get your PMP or CCM certification within your first six months of joining our team.
• MZT trusts your skills and expertise. We encourage our Construction Project Managers to exercise their judgment, explore innovative approaches, and seize opportunities for growth, while guided by our core values to delivering projects that align with our commitment to excellence.
• Teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our team, you will be an integral part of a collaborative and supportive environment. We value the power of collective knowledge and believe that together we can achieve remarkable results.
• You’ll work directly with the company owner – your voice will be heard.
• Room for growth? You bet! Over 20% of MZT’s key leaders started in the field.

Key Responsibilities

• Project planning and execution, budgeting and cost control, team leadership and collaboration, and quality assurance and safety compliance on assigned projects.
• Develop project, schedule and monitor project milestones and effectively schedule appropriate employees and contractors (with strong support from the Superintendent) for best quality work in timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Contribute to pre-construction phase including scheduling, constructability review, estimating, bidding, and interfacing with our in-house design department.
• Prepare necessary documentation, such as RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, change orders, etc.
• Serve as primary point of contact for the Superintendent, consultants, contractors, and others as appropriate to each project.
• Effectively motivate and manage in-field managers and subs for timely project completion.
• Lead the buyout process for your assigned project(s). Negotiate with subcontractors.
• Communicate project milestones to stakeholders at regularly scheduled meetings and as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attend all design and construction meetings, such as Post-Award Kickoff (PAK).
• Support the Superintendent in resolving in-field challenges with construction or personnel issues.
• Coordinate building structure as well as related aspects (e.g., mechanical, plumbing, electrical) with subcontractors and related personnel.
• Prepare and present a Monthly Project Review report.
• Certify and sign statement on each invoice that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, building construction, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in construction management overseeing multiple, concurrent projects as a Project Engineer, PM, or equivalent role.
• MUST HAVE proven background in Federal and/or Military construction projects
• Knowledge of the FARS is preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal procedures is preferred.
• EM 385 USACE Certification preferred.
• PMP or CCM certification is preferred
• Experience in both civil/ horizontal and building/ vertical construction
• Demonstrated experience in mid-level construction management on commercial, public works, or government construction projects.
• Communication skills will be subject to assessment in both verbal and written form—business correspondence as well as ad-hoc in-field communication will both be strong demands in this position

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, etc.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (prefer to see certification as well)
• Other construction management platform experience desired (e.g., Procore, RMS, Oracle, eCMS, etc.)

What We Offer

• Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per year DOE
• Sign On Bonus - $10,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums 100% paid for you and your dependents
• Life Insurance (100% premium paid by the company for the employee only)
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of salary
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for bonuses based on performance

Schedule

• Full time
• Hours vary, weekend work may be required
• In office or on-site where the project is located
• Must be willing to travel

EEO

We’re dedicated to creating a respectful workplace that values diversity and offers equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. We celebrate our diverse team and ensure that every applicant is considered based solely on qualifications, without discrimination. We abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5. This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

VEVRAA/This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employee and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA

Title: Machine Learning Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Productize and optimize models from Research into reliable, performant, and cost-efficient services with clear SLOs (latency, availability, cost).
• Scale training across nodes/GPUs (DDP/FSDP/ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism) and own throughput/time-to-train using profiling and optimization.
• Implement model-efficiency techniques (quantization, distillation, pruning, KV-cache, Flash Attention) for training and inference without materially degrading quality.
• Build and maintain model-serving systems (vLLM/Triton/TGI/ONNX/TensorRT/AITemplate) with batching, streaming, caching, and memory management.
• Integrate with vector/feature stores and data pipelines (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector; Parquet/Delta) as needed for production.
• Define and track performance and cost KPIs; run continuous improvement loops and capacity planning.
• Partner with ML Ops on CI/CD, telemetry/observability, model registries; partner with Scientists on reproducible handoffs and evaluations.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong systems/ML engineering with exposure to distributed training and inference optimization.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years in ML/AI engineering roles owning training and/or serving in production at scale.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-throughput, low-latency ML services with reliability and cost improvements.
• Experience collaborating across Research, Platform/Infra, Data, and Product functions.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks: PyTorch (primary), TensorFlow.
• Exposure to large model training techniques (DDP, FSDP, ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism); distributed training experience a plus
• Optimization: experience profiling and optimizing code execution and model inference: (PTQ/QAT/AWQ/GPTQ), pruning, distillation, KV-cache optimization, Flash Attention
• Scalable serving: autoscaling, load balancing, streaming, batching, caching; collaboration with platform engineers.
• Data & storage: SQL/NoSQL, vector stores (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector), Parquet/Delta, object stores.
• Write performant, maintainable code
• Understanding of the full ML lifecycle: data collection, model training, deployment, inference, optimization, and evaluation.

Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA

Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Engineering & AI Enablement

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
  ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
  cases.
• Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
  transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
  environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake).
• Develop highperformance
  data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
  and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation.
• Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
  Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
  architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency.
• Build model-ready data sets and feature
  pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
  supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
  Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
  signals.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

• Embed data governance, metadata standards,
  lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
  ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows.
• Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
  stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
  retention, and access standards.
• Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
  principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
  obligations.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
  and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.

Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization

• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
  performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues.
• Implement observability tooling, alerts,
  logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability.
• Support cost governance by optimizing compute
  resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture.
• Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
  scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand
  data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
  fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
  technologies within assigned initiatives.
• Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
  ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.
  

Staff Management

• Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
  for staff.
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
  employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
  skills to support career development.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
2. 5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
3. Experience in people management preferred.
4. Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
   transformation frameworks.
6. Experience designing and operationalizing
   ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
   CI/CD processes.
7. Solid understanding of data modeling,
   structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design.
8. Experience implementing governance and quality
   controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows.
9. Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
   networking, and security best practices.
10. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
    technical and business teams.
11. Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
    stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns.
12. Experience with infrastructureascode
    (Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned

TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels

ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.

*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.

WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.

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