Engineering Jobs in San Diego Remote

Frisella Neilson, APC, an established trust and estates law firm, is seeking to hire an experienced attorney. The attorney will be responsible for ensuring quality representation of clients in cases related to trust and estates disputes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of trust and estates matters from intake to resolution.
• Manage deadlines, ensuring consistent and effective case progression.
• Provide accurate and practical advice to clients in and out of court.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis to develop effective case strategies.
• Effectively communicate with opposing counsel to negotiate matters and resolve disputes amicably.
• Draft legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Draft written discovery and responses to written discovery.
• Meet with clients to review responses to written discovery requests, prepare for depositions, and prepare for trial testimony.
• Prepare for and attend client meetings, depositions, mediations, trials, and hearings.
• Document file in accordance with the Firm policies and procedures.
• Travel to courts in and around the State and handle all aspects of litigation of a case.
• Research and interpret laws and regulations and prepare legal opinions.
• Communicate with clients in a manner that develops and maintains client relationships.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain up to date on changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.
• Experience in civil or probate litigation.
• Experience in the courtroom, taking depositions, drafting discovery, and drafting a variety of motions.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to use email, search engines, internet, Microsoft Products/Office365 and cloud-based products.
• Experience with tracking, recording, and billing time based on the billable hour.
• Communicate with a kind and friendly tone and demeanor.
• Speak clearly and professionally with others inside and outside the firm.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Generate accurate, clear, timely legal briefing.
• Ability to manage a caseload.
• Collaborate with team members.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• Membership in the California State Bar in good standing. (Required)

Job Summary:

The Cordia San Diego team is seeking a Plant Manager to be responsible for all aspects of the safe, reliable and sustainable operation and maintenance of the San Diego chilled water production plants and distribution systems on a 24/7/365 basis. Reporting to the Southwest General Manager, the Plant Manager will oversee safety, operational reliability and efficiency, maintenance and repair, environmental reporting, capital and expense budget execution, oversight of projects, record keeping and administration, personnel management, training and development, and adherence to corporate policies and regulatory agency requirements.

Principle Responsibilities/Key Results Areas:

• Safety - Leads all aspects of safety in operations pertaining to employees, contractors and visitors. Ensures all work is executed in accordance with Cordia safety policies. Performs periodic audits, reporting and other requirements of the safety program. Encourages a strong safety culture thru 2-minute drills and hazard and near miss reporting.
• Operations and Maintenance - Responsible for all aspects of plants and distribution system including equipment condition, maintenance, repair, operation, replacement, and modification. Develops and implements operating and maintenance strategies and procedures to meet or exceed reliability and efficiency goals while meeting safety, regulatory and customer contractual requirements.
• Continuous Improvement - Identifies and implements opportunities for safety, reliability, and efficiency improvements. Leads problem solving analysis while sharing lessons learned and best practices.
• Manage Personnel - Accomplishes organizational objectives by managing site personnel. Maintains staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training and coaching employees. Communicates job expectations, establishes goals, monitors, and appraises job results.
• Culture and Employee Engagement - Consistently communicates corporate culture and values to all employees.
• Technical Leadership - Directs and coaches technical teams in the day-to-day performance of maintenance and operations processes to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation and maintenance of all plant equipment and systems. Responsible for development, implementation and periodic updating of safety, environmental, operations and maintenance training programs.
• Customer Support - Supports customers and Business Development by providing plant tours, usage data, technical expertise, etc. Analyzes billing related customer data for accuracy and completeness.
• Project Management - Plans and executes major maintenance and capital replacement projects utilizing Cordia Project Management Policies. Provides coordination between contractors, consultants, and material suppliers.
• Budgeting, Forecasting and Variance Analysis - Provides input to and executes both expense and capital budgets. Provides monthly revenue and cost variance analysis and mitigates any cost exceedances or revenue shortfalls. Reviews and approves utility and vendor invoices. Assists with utility bill estimations for beginning of month accruals and budget development.
• Track and Report - Develops and reviews production reports, daily/weekly logs, electrical, water and fuel consumption and other key data to ensure key results are met. Investigates and resolves any discrepancies. Develops and manages tracking and reporting tools to evaluate personnel and equipment performance to identify paths for improvement for each.
• Regulatory Compliance - Implements and adheres to all applicable environmental regulations including air quality, hazardous material disposal and storage, wastewater discharge, employee training, and miscellaneous periodic inspections & certifications.
• Inventory Management - Responsible for ensuring adequate supply of chemicals, spare parts and other plant supplies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience & Education

• 4-year degree or equivalent in any field (engineering preferred) with (10) years of experience working in District Energy, power, oil & gas, military, or similar industries.
• Candidate should have at least 5 years of leadership experience with demonstrated strong analytic and presentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills are required in managing a diverse cultural workforce.
• Proven skills in leading and coaching company personnel and contractors.
• Detailed technical understanding related to thermal systems including startup, operations and maintenance. Ability to formulate appropriate technical plans and objectives and direct their effective accomplishment through company personnel and contractors.
• Hands on maintenance and troubleshooting experience with central cooling plants preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Should be generally versed in the operation and maintenance of chilled water production plants, distribution systems and related control systems, water treatment, instrumentation and metering devices, pumps, turbines, air systems, etc.
• Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a positive and professional working relationship with all individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and objective reasoning and to identify problems and solutions without constant guidance.
• Proven planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure with a high tolerance for stress.
• Displays good judgment and willingness to take responsibility and initiative to make decisions within scope of responsibility.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and familiarity with PowerPoint.
• Experience and competency with Netsuite or similar enterprise financial and procurement system(s).
• Uses discretion concerning confidential and sensitive company information.

Working Conditions

• Extended and off-hours work required based on plant operational needs
• Work is performed in an administration office environment that requires physical mobility as well in a plant environment with large loud machinery
• Some business travel is required. This position is responsible for various plant locations within the city and therefore reliable personal transportation is required
• Must possess a valid Driver License at all times with a good driving record

Platinum Associates is seeking a motivated and driven Technical Business Manager to join our outside sales team, supporting the San Diego territory. This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior professional eager to build a long-term career in the dynamic world of semiconductors, system solutions, and contract manufacturing.

This role combines hands-on training, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to executive-level customer engagement. You’ll gain real-world experience navigating complex sales cycles and delivering tailored solutions—not just products—to customers across diverse industries.

If you have a passion for sales, an interest in how technology shapes the world, and a drive to grow professionally, this is a powerful place to start.

From electric vehicles to medical devices, the semiconductor and electronics ecosystem powers today’s most transformative technologies. By entering this industry early, you’ll position yourself at the forefront of innovation and long-term growth.

At Platinum Associates, we don’t sell off-the-shelf products—we deliver customized, solution-based strategies that solve real business challenges. This role is designed for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow within a team that values trust, expertise, and relationship-building.

• Cultivate and manage long-term customer relationships across the San Diego territory.
• Collaborate directly with customer executive teams, engineering, and procurement to design solution-driven sales strategies.
• Learn to navigate complex, high-value sales cycles with support from experienced mentors and supplier partners.
• Represent a diverse portfolio of offerings—including semiconductors, embedded systems, and contract manufacturing.
• Coordinate with leading suppliers and distribution partners to drive demand creation and provide technical support.
• Conduct professional client meetings and presentations with guidance from senior leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline welcome—technical or engineering background is not required).
• Strong interest in technology, strategic sales, and solution-oriented thinking.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across both technical and business functions.
• A proactive, coachable mindset with a desire to learn and grow.
• Based in or willing to travel throughout the San Diego region.

• A supportive, mentorship-driven environment focused on long-term success.
• Direct exposure to complex solution sales, strategic customers, and executive-level collaboration.
• Industry-leading training with a clear development path from junior to senior roles.
• Ownership over your territory, clients, and outcomes—your work will directly impact our success.
• The opportunity to represent best-in-class suppliers in one of the most critical industries of our time.

If you're ready to start a career that blends business strategy, technology, and relationship-building—this is your opportunity to learn from the ground up and grow into a trusted leader in an industry that never stops moving forward.

The Senior Project Engineer is responsible for ensuring administrative, contractual, financial and technical aspects of the assigned project(s) being executed. Senior Project Engineer will be reporting to the Project Manager and/or Superintendent.

The Senior Project Engineer will supervise a team of skilled Project Engineer professionals who support departmental and organizational goals through their efforts.

Job Responsibilities includes (but may not be limited to):

• Assists Project Manager and Superintendent in the management of construction projects, which involves cost control, expediting, quantity take-off, scheduling and safety.
• Develop peer constructability review of design documents.
• Develop, input and update project schedule as directed.
• Assist with the coordination, development and accuracy of the project estimate, budget, revisions, cost coding, and prepare cash flow charts.
• Analyze changes to contract documents, i.e. Owner Change Order Requests (CORs), Subcontractor Change Orders (SCOs).
• Review revised cost reports with Project Manager and assist in establishing final costs.Attend and participate in monthly job reviews.
• Work with Project Manager to perform a thorough and objective bid analysis using all applicable components.
• Prepare subcontractor Schedule of Values and monthly owner billings with Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
• Other duties upon request.

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in commercial construction industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management of Engineering or related field.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management software (Viewpoint or similar) and Scheduling software (Primavera or similar).
• Apply a complete and proficient understanding of construction management, engineering, safety, scheduling, estimating, budgets, costing and procurement.
• Analyzing and interpreting data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasking in a fast paced environment.
• Strong leadership, detail oriented, problem solving, initiative and teamwork.
• Proven ability to fulfill project development to project closeout responsibilities.

Working Conditions:

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand/finger motions, arm extensions, sitting, standing, and walking jobsites that include uneven and changing site conditions. As well as climbing stairs and ladders, etc.
• The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Level 10 Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.

All applicants applying must be authorized to work in the United States.

The Project/Construction Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and closeout of construction and/or relocation projects. Projects will be assigned based on workload, and may be grouped based on geography, client, or project type. This position will support the team direction and assist with the motivation of the team members. The Project/Construction Manager is expected to see all jobs to completion.

Responsibilities include assemblage of all team resources (internal and external), including project scoping, selection and management of consultants, design professionals, contractors, vendors and inter-departmental support. Scope of work to be managed will incorporate all project components including design, furniture, move management, construction, telecommunications, information technology, audio-visual and security systems. Project Manager will be responsible for contract management (consultant, contractor and vendor), financial management (including budget preparations and cost tracking), and performance management (including planning, scheduling, implementation, status reporting and client satisfaction). The Project Manager will act as the primary interface with outside clients and stakeholders, including third-party engineering companies, involved in projects.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop and manage project budgets and scope changes
• Track and report project anticipated costs
• Identify potential budget problems and ensure budgets are met
• Prepare project schedules
• Ensure milestones are identified, tracked and communicated to all team members and that scope changes, and other issues affecting projects, are identified and managed
• Prepare scope documents and proposals that identify project objectives, scope of work, resources, project team roles, budgets, schedules, assumptions, risks and constraints
• Track invoicing including the ensuring of timely, accurate, and compliant turnaround of invoice approvals, dispute resolution, change order negotiation and issuance
• Assist in the preparation of consultant, contractor, and vendor contracts and purchase orders - ensuring complete, enforceable scopes of services, terms and conditions, costs, and payment processes
• Ensure that project teams meet all procedural requirements for code, safety permitting and audit compliance
• Chair regularly-scheduled project team meetings for all projects; prepare and track meeting minutes and action item lists
• Provide timely and continual communication to customers
• Provide feedback to the other Project Managers, Facility Managers, and Move Managers on consultant/vendor performance, project issues, new resources and opportunities for continual improvement
• Exercise discretion and judgment when managing the projects and daily tasks, and working with clients, customers and the project team
• Strong leadership skills, must be able to create and manage a productive and effective team environment
• On site coordination with contractors, consultants and vendors

· Regular visits to job sites and daily reporting via Raken.

· Act as on-site client representative to manage workflow and builder coordination.

· Coordinate scheduling of special inspections and be responsible for maintaining copies of inspection reports and logs.

· Review builders’ safety plan, JHA’s, and stop any unsafe work practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, architecture, engineering or comparable experience
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Certified Facility Manager (CFM) preferred
• Minimum of five years of project management experience
• Ten years of experience in the fields of general contracting, construction management, relocation planning, facility management or architectural design
• At least three years experience in an in-house Facilities Management environment desired
• Specific experience in large-scale tenant improvement and/or mechanical / electrical systems projects
• Experience in large-scale manufacturing and related processes
• Strong project management and organizational skills; participatory management style desired
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; along with financial and leadership skills
• Proficiency in contract assemblage and administration, automated project scheduling and spreadsheet applications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project; AutoCAD experience a plus
• Ability to manage deadlines
• Valid California Driver's License
• Valid California registered vehicle
• Current automobile insurance
• United States Citizen

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Gives and welcomes feedback
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives
• Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Language Ability - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Math Ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have strong knowledge of the following: Office365 including SharePoint, Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook, along with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam, and Procore

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

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

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

Location:

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

Work Authorization:

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

Engagement Type:

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

About the Opportunity

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

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

The Role

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

Why This Role

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

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

Must Haves:

• 2-5+ years experience in provisioning and project coordination, ideally within a supply chain or telecom environment
• Strong grasp of circuits or networking protocols, MPLS, SD-WAN, VPN, and related technologies
• Familiarity with supply chain software and infrastructure (SAP, Oracle SCM, WMS)
• Excellent organizational and vendor management skills
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with network automation tools
• Exposure to cloud-based logistics platforms
• Project management certification (PMP, Agile)
• Previous experience working with a telecom company or supply chain/warehousing organization

Day-To-Day:

Insight Global is seeking a WAN Provisioning Coordinator to drive the deployment and optimization of wide area network (WAN) infrastructure across our clients national logistics footprint. This role bridges telecom provisioning expertise with the client's dynamic supply chain operations, ensuring robust connectivity for mission-critical systems across warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation hubs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end provisioning of WAN circuits and telecom services across client's logistics network.
• Partner with telecom carriers to manage service orders, installations, and escalations.
• Support digital supply chain platforms (WMS, TMS, ERP) by ensuring high-availability network access.
• Coordinate network rollouts for new facility launches and infrastructure upgrades.
• Monitor WAN performance and implement proactive measures to maintain uptime and throughput.
• Maintain detailed documentation of provisioning workflows, vendor SLAs, and network assets.
• Collaborate with IT, operations, and engineering teams to align network capabilities with business needs.
• Organize and arrange for staff members to represent organization at meetings and conference
• Notes commitments made during meetings and arrangements for staff implementation
• Prepares reports including conclusions and recommendations for solution or operational administrative problems
• Research and compile reports to make recommendations based on findings

Compensation:

$25/hr to $35/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

W2 Only , Position is Contract to hire

Title: Power BI Developer

Duration: 4-6 Months + Contract to hire

Location: Remote

• This role at Client is as unique as it is rewarding because of the AF IPAAL Values (Integrity, Passion, Accountability, Achievement, Leadership) and TRI Model (Trust, Respect, Inclusion).
• This role will serve as a launchpad for a data career for candidates who are passionate about data. As a Power BI Analytics Developer on our Data Insights & Innovation team, the candidate will be a key player from day one. The role offers hands-on experience in building real reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI that users need to make critical decisions. The candidate will work closely with senior analysts and business stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI reports and dashboards.
• This is an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain real-world experience in the full lifecycle of analytics development, from data modeling to visualization, in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Departmental Expectation Of Employee

• Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures and the AF IPAAL Values and TRI Model
• Acts as a role model within and outside AF.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
• Communicates regularly with the departmental leader about department issues.
• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of the position.
• Meets Department productivity standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in development of Power BI reports and dashboards to replace existing reports and dashboards in WebFOCUS
• Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports.
• Assist in development of clear, compelling, and user-friendly visualizations that tell a story and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
• Document data sources, report logic, and development processes to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability

Key Opportunities

• Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power BI and potentially connecting to various data sources
• A deep understanding of how data analytics drives key business decisions across different functions
• Experience working in a professional Agile/Scrum environment, managing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
• Mentorship from experienced data professionals and opportunities for networking.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or a similar data visualization tool.
• Understanding of database concepts and data modeling.
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Americans With Disability Specifications 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• This is a fully remote position requiring reliable high-speed internet access and a dedicated workspace.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Con.*

Position Overview

As a Lead Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you are a recognized expert and technical leader within the organization. You will apply deep analytical and machine learning expertise to solve complex enterprise problems while shaping the technical direction of data science and AI initiatives. You seek to understand first, build scalable solutions that drive strategic growth and value, and thrive in a collaborative, teamwork-oriented environment.

You will play a key role in advancing our enterprise AI and advanced analytics capabilities, influencing tooling standards, MLOps practices, and responsible AI adoption across the organization. Our company values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we offer a supportive and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are encouraged and professional growth is prioritized.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and productionize advanced machine learning and AI models in partnership with data engineering and software engineering teams.

• Establish and promote MLOps best practices, including experiment tracking, model versioning, reproducibility, CI/CD, and model monitoring using tools such as MLflow and DSpy.

• Lead the design and evaluation of AI and generative AI solutions, including LLM-based systems, and agent-based workflows.

• Collaborate with cross-functional team to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-impact, data-driven solutions.

• Communicate complex analytical and model-driven insights to technical and non-technical audiences through clear narratives, reports, and presentations.

• Ensure model quality, robustness, and regulatory alignment through rigorous testing, validation, and explainability techniques.

• Drive adoption of enterprise standards for data science, machine learning, and responsible AI.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation using advanced analytics and AI techniques.

• Lead and mentor more junior data scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development while working on projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master's or PhD degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in data science or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years in a project leadership role.

• Experience building and deploying production solutions

• Experience with MLOps tools and practices, including MLflow (or similar) for experiment tracking and model management.

• 2+ years of experience in Insurance, actuarial, or a related field

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python

• Strong expertise in machine learning frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

• Solid understanding of statistical analysis, data visualization, data wrangling techniques, NLP approaches, ML model selection.

• Solid understanding of model approaches to satisfy regulatory requirements regarding explainability/interpretability of advanced AI/ML models

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and analytically.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

• A passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and developments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with natural language processing (NLP), LLMs, prompt engineering, and advanced ML models.

• Familiarity with modern ML debugging, evaluation, and optimization tools such as DSpy or equivalent.

• Knowledge of responsible AI practices, including bias detection, fairness assessment, and model risk management.

• Knowledge of data governance and data privacy regulations.

• Background in finance, healthcare, or other specialized industries.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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