Engineering Structures Impact Factor Jobs in Cary Wake County Nc Remote
958 positions found — Page 2
We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees.
This is your chance to join our team
- help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world.
We are currently seeking a Water/wastewater engineer with 11-15 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design of water and wastewater pumping stations, upgrades to pumping stations and treatment facilities.
Construction phase support services experience is desired.
The successful candidate is expected to be able to independently work on technical tasks with minimum supervision, lead and coordinate technical tasks and, when appropriate, serve as the project design lead.
The successful candidate is also expected to support the preparation of technical proposals in particular the development of technical approaches.
Successful candidate should demonstrate excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as presentation skills, and the ability to mentor and train younger engineering staff.
Responsibilities will include: Manage, plan, and provide design oversight of water/wastewater projects.
Prepare and monitor project budgets, successfully manage and deliver projects on time and on budget, while meeting quality requirements.
Responsible for control of work-in-progress and ensure accurate client billings on projects.
Participate in construction phase, including pre-bid conferences, interpretations and post-bid evaluations and contract preparation.
Participate in pre-project presentations and interviews.
Lead project planning efforts from procurement and negotiation through execution and closeout, while continuing to monitor project status and control execution to achieve project goals.
Requirements: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program 11-15 years of progressive experience in water and wastewater system planning, design, and construction, including water transmission systems, force mains, and the evaluation, design and rehabilitation of sanitary sewer systems.
Professional Engineer (PE) registered in North Carolina, or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months.
Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success.
Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: Flexible work schedule options Competitive salary Leave accrual and paid holidays Healthcare benefits Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement 401(k) Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Parental and maternity leave benefits WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S.
work visa status for this opportunity.
(no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
***Not accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position
*** Position # 3055 #LI
- Onsite #LI
- Mid-Level
We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and developing quality employee careers.
We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team
- help us take on challenges, develop vision solutions, and innovate and design the infrastructure of the future that will transform the world! We are looking for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our team in our Raleigh, NC office.
In this role, the engineer will assist in the management of the NC bridge inspection program and perform NBIS element-level condition inspections of State-owned bridges, municipal bridges, and ancillary transportation-related structures for NCDOT, other State DOT agencies, and/or municipal localities.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include planning, preparing, and coordinating the inspections, documenting the condition of the inspected structure, preparing inspection reports, performing structural analysis or load ratings, and performing quality control of inspection reports prepared by others.
In addition, this role will include assisting with the management of the inspection program in NC involving all phases of the assignments, serving as the point of contact with NCDOT to communicate field observations and progress, coordinating with inspection equipment and traffic control vendors, and mentoring assistant inspection team members.
Requirements: Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program 5 – 10 years of experience performing NBIS level bridge inspections with notable NCDOT bridge inspection experience NHI-130055 certification (Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges), or equivalent P.E., registered in the state of North Carolina or ability to become registered through comity from another state within 6 months.
WIGINS experience Valid US driver’s license and experience operating bucket trucks, manlifts, or under-bridge inspection vehicles Ability to work safely at heights, over water, and in traffic-controlled environments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products Strong organizational and writing skills Willing to travel/perform field work using various equipment throughout NC and other states WRA performs inspections (DE, MD, PA, TX, VA, WV) Desired Requirements: NHI-130053 certification (Bridge Inspection Refresher Training) if NHI-130055 certification is more than 5 years old NHI-130078 certification (Bridge Inspection Techniques for NSTM) SNBI experience Structural analysis, load rating, and/or design experience Familiarity with Bentley products and structural analysis tools FAA Part 107 drone certification Experience with GIS applications Physical Requirements (Essential Functions): This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions.
Duties may include: Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles Performing physical activities such as bending, twisting, kneeling, and climbing Driving to and from project sites as required.
Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.
The work environment may include exposure to a range of environmental conditions, including high and low temperatures, precipitation, and other outdoor elements.
Work may also be performed in noisy conditions or confined/enclosed spaces.
Benefits: WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success.
Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer: Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in office workplace options Competitive salary commensurate with experience Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200, Paid holidays Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer paid premiums Employer paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee purchased optional life insurance Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Tuition reimbursement Employee Assistance Programs Parental and maternity leave benefits Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S.
work visa status for this opportunity.
(no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) Position # 3058
*** No accepting resumes from 3rd party recruiters for this position
*** #LI
- Onsite #LI
- Mid Level
Immediate need for a talented Assistant Electrical Designer . This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cary NC(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
Job Diva ID: 26-06912
Pay Range: $32 - $36/hourly. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.
- Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
- Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
- Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs
- Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
- Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
- Assist with analysing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
- Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
- Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
- Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
- Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.
Key Requirements and Technology Experience:
- Key skills: AutoCAD, Electrical Design e.g. Transmission or Distribution or Substation or Pole Design or Protection & Control Design.
- Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 2 years related experience Required or Associate Degree and min 3 years related experience Required or High School and min 4 years progressive detailing and design experience is Required.
- Strong understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
- Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
- Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
- Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Our client is a leading Construction industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.
Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
By applying to our jobs, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.
Trilliant offers a universal communications platform that is at the convergence of the smart grid, smart city, and global Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. We bring together multi-technology solutions, global capabilities, and mission-critical communications to deliver future-proof solutions.
We are a device-agnostic, integrated, multi-technology communication platform that provides flexibility to balance technological capabilities with economic needs. Trilliant is committed to best-in-class solutions that empower our customers and their customers to connect to the world of things
We are an equal-opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits and compensation packages with a selection of insurance programs. We have dynamic and collaborative work environments with some of the brightest employees in the world. We invest in people and provide opportunities for our employees to grow hand in hand with our business.
Job Description:
Trilliant is seeking a Commodity Manager who plays a critical role in an organization’s supply chain process, overseeing logistics related to the procurement of general inventory or a specific category of products. They create and oversee a plan for managing supplies and seek opportunities to negotiate better deals or improve the process. These managers oversee a logistics team and support staff. They also establish and cultivate relationships with partners, clients, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
It will be responsible for managing both existing and new products throughout the entire product lifecycle. The SC Commodity manager works with the production team, engineering, and product managers to set up production processes with our electronic manufacturers (EMS), including validation of the assembly line and the final product, which will be rolled out worldwide.
The ideal candidate is an excellent leader in delivering timely results and developing effective strategies and must be highly organized with strong negotiating skills and the ability to manage multiple complicated projects simultaneously. These roles require data analytics skills and familiarity with supply chain management programs. This position will report to the SCM Electronic Manufacturing Engineer
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with business units to ensure alignment with their objectives and sourcing strategy.
- Consult with stakeholders to create the best contractual outcome, including strong legal and business terms and meaningful performance indicators and/or service levels.
- Negotiate, finalize, and advise on the contract documents with support from risk management, legal, finance, and other key internal stakeholders.
- Develop strong supplier relationships to drive effectiveness and value in line with the planned strategies.
- Facilitate supplier reviews and generate continuous improvement plans.
- Develops and implements cost-saving opportunities, efficiencies, and process improvements.
Position Requirements:
- 10+ years of category management or strategic sourcing required.
- Experience managing contract manufacturers preferred.
- Strong business and financial acumen.
- Participates in developing policies and procedures to achieve specific goals.
- Ensures employees operate within guidelines and Trilliant Procurement policy.
- Interacts with peers, internal stakeholders, and suppliers at all levels of management.
- The ideal candidate will be highly accountable, action-oriented, and able to work collaboratively with multi-faceted teams.
- Broad knowledge of current and emerging technologies, technology directions, and strategic application to business needs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including explaining technology solutions in business terms, establishing rapport, and persuading others.
- Strong analytical and interpretive skills to recognize and comprehend complex issues.
- Knowledge and understanding of sourcing methodologies.
- Perform data analysis and utilize financial acumen to identify opportunities to leverage scale and drive cost savings.
- Develop expertise in core categories, including product knowledge, industry dynamics, and market trends.
- Establish a collaborative environment with key suppliers and business partners to manage supplier performance and support long-term strategy.
- Develop expertise in contract requirements to negotiate the most favorable pricing, contract terms, and conditions.
- Strong project and process management in order to execute the sourcing strategy with cross-functional teams.
- Track performance within each applicable spending category and define budgetary impact.
- Partner with appropriate teams to identify sourcing needs, determine vendor and demand management strategies, execute sourcing events, and drive organizational processes and compliance.
- Develop and utilize project KPIs to drive results to meet annual goals and objectives.
- Create and regularly update cost-value analysis for main suppliers.
- Drive cost, technology, and value improvements with suppliers across the supply chain.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for the utilities spend category.
- Create strategies, approaches, and deployment for supplier quality programs and initiatives.
- Perform Periodic business reviews with strategic suppliers, monitoring their adherence to quality, delivery, value, and innovation performance metrics.
- Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, human resources, and suppliers through the full project life cycle from design, development, pilot, through production, with financial tracking and close-out.
- Manage, organize, and monitor project development from requirements definition to production launch.
- Produce project schedules, budgets, resource management, dashboards, and other communications and management documents.
- Inform people at different levels of management of the progress of projects on a regular basis and on request.
- Monitor project performance indicators.
- Apply change, risk, and resource management.
- Lead continuous improvement projects.
- Work in a dynamic and fast-growing environment to develop rigorous technical standards and high-quality products.
- Provide sufficient technical leadership to identify technical risks, improve quality, and improve predictability of development.
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's or Graduate's Degree in business or engineering.
Trilliant Values-
PASSIONATE- We find the right solutions for customers and exceed their expectations.
ACCOUNTABLE- We work smart and tackle problems with urgency to get the job done.
CONFIDENT- We look to the future and partner with each other to deliver world-class solutions.
ENERGIZED- We are excited and support the growth and direction of Trilliant.
Machine Shop Supervisor – CNC Operations, Programming & Advanced Manufacturing
Technical Source is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor with deep expertise in CNC machining, programming, and leadership within a high‑precision manufacturing environment. Our client is an industry-leading designer and builder of custom automation systems supporting industrial, medical, and semiconductor applications. Their U.S. machining and automation operations support the production of specialized components used in complex modules, equipment platforms, and fully integrated production systems.
This position plays a critical role in shaping the machine shop of the future, including leading day‑to‑day machining activities, guiding CNC operators, refining programming strategies, and helping establish a new machining facility that will integrate directly with advanced automation and robotic workflows.
Role Overview
As the Machine Shop Supervisor, you will be the primary leader responsible for CNC machining operations that support sophisticated automated manufacturing systems. You will guide personnel, oversee production schedules, develop CNC programs, and ensure best‑in‑class machining practices across multi‑axis equipment and robotic machine‑tending environments.
You will also be heavily involved in planning and setting up the machine shop during an upcoming facility relocation, including equipment layout, workflow optimization, and integrating machining activities with automated equipment and digital manufacturing technologies.
Every day will bring new challenges … new parts, new processes, and new engineering problems to solve, while maintaining a high standard of precision, safety, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, train, and mentor CNC machinists to meet production goals and uphold quality and safety standards.
- Oversee daily machining operations, including scheduling, prioritizing workloads, and coordinating with automated production lines and supporting departments.
- Create, refine, and optimize CNC programs for complex components used in robotic assemblies, tooling packages, motion‑control systems, and custom automated machinery.
- Use CAM programming tools (Mastercam, Fusion 360, or equivalent) to develop efficient toolpaths, reduce cycle times, and ensure compatibility with automated material-handling systems.
- Support and troubleshoot multi-axis machining centers, robotic tending cells, and automation-assisted machining processes; experience with Okuma equipment is highly beneficial.
- Drive the setup and organization of the new machine shop facility—including equipment placement, workflow development, process layout, and integration with automation and digital systems.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, automation, and maintenance teams to address machining issues, improve system performance, and enhance uptime and reliability.
- Interpret detailed engineering drawings, GD&T requirements, and automation-related part specifications to ensure accurate and repeatable production results.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safety‑focused work environment aligned with modern automated manufacturing expectations.
- Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives involving automation enhancements, process optimization, tooling improvements, and smart‑manufacturing strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Prior experience in setting up a machine shop or similar environment (industrial automation or advanced-manufacturing environment)
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Machine Tool Technology, Computer Integrated Machining, or a closely related manufacturing discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in CNC machining, electrical/mechanical technical support, or similar roles in an advanced-manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated background in CNC machining, programming, and supervising machining teams within high‑precision or automation-driven production settings.
- Strong understanding of multi‑axis machining, robotic machine‑tending concepts, and automated part-handling systems.
- Proficiency with CAM software such as Mastercam, Fusion 360, or similar platforms.
- Working knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies (robotics, PLC-controlled equipment, vision systems, digital factory tools).
- Solid foundation in machining fundamentals, tooling selection, fixturing, and precision manufacturing practices.
- Strong leadership, communication, and troubleshooting skills with the ability to support both machining personnel and automated systems.
Work Environment & Location
- Full‑time, onsite position based in the Raleigh/Morrisville area.
- Role requires hands‑on presence on the shop floor; remote or hybrid schedules are not available.
- Position includes significant involvement in setting up a newly relocated machine shop.
- Relocation assistance is not provided.
What They Offer
- Competitive Compensation – Pay aligned with technical skill level and supervisory responsibilities.
- Health Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered by the company.
- Life Insurance – Company‑paid plan for financial protection.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Employee contribution options to support long-term savings.
- Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO plus company‑paid holidays.
- Uniforms & Safety Gear – Provided to ensure professionalism and workplace safety.
- Advanced Technology Exposure – Work with multi‑axis machining, robotics, and automation-enabled processes supporting high‑precision, high-volume production environments.
You’ll join a collaborative, engineering-driven culture where machinists, programmers, and automation specialists work side-by-side—and where your skill, initiative, and leadership will directly influence the success of next‑generation automated manufacturing systems.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
- Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
- Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
- Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
- Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
- Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
- Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
- Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
- Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
- Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
- Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
- Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
- Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
- Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
- 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
- Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
- Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
- Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Comfortable working as part of a global team
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Able to mentor less experienced engineers
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family : Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization : Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location : Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education :
~ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience :
~8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
~ Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
~ Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
~ Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
~ Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
Comfortable working as part of a global team
Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
Able to mentor less experienced engineers
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
Comfortable working as part of a global team
Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
Able to mentor less experienced engineers
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."
Mission
"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."
Positioning
The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.
This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.
Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.
Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.
Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.
Scope of Accountability
Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability
Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.
Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.
Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing
Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).
Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.
Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering
Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).
Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.
Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.
Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration
Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.
Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.
Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.
Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.
Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.
Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.
Core Technical Competencies
AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.
Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.
Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.
Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.
Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.
Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.
FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.
Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.
Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.
Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.
Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.
Qualifications & Experience
12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.
5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.
Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.
Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.
Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.
Certifications:
Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
Success Metrics
99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.
100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.
25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.
15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.
Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.
Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.
Summary Value Proposition
This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.
It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.
#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:
$145,000.00 - $267,000.00Pay 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).
To view our privacy statement click here
To view our legal statement click here
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Location Details: Remote - United States
At GoDaddy, the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days), and some work entirely remotely.
This is a remote position, so you'll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.
This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.
GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.
Join our team
The GoCaaS (GoDaddy Content As A Service) team powers GoDaddy's generative AI platform. We enable internal teams to securely build, deploy, and scale AI capabilities across the company—driving innovation, productivity, and customer impact. Our platform supports 100+ large language models across multiple vendors (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, AWS) with 99.99% uptime, serving thousands of employees and dozens of teams.
What you'll get to do...
- Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team delivering critical AI platform capabilities while mentoring engineers to deliver quality software efficiently.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (product, design, and engineering leaders) to define and execute the GoCaaS roadmap and strategic initiatives.
- Drive platform excellence by ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal developer experience for internal AI consumers.
- Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, observability, and secure software development across the organization.
- Collaborate with enterprise teams (security, data, infrastructure) to deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions while fostering a culture of experimentation and technical excellence.
Your experience should include...
- 6+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in engineering management or tech lead roles.
- Proven leadership of backend/platform teams delivering production-scale services.
- Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems expertise.
- Hands-on programming skills in Python, Go, or Node.js with CI/CD and observability experience.
- Leadership and project management abilities, including stakeholder management and cross-functional project delivery.
You might also have...
- AI/ML Infrastructure Experience - Working with LLMs, RAG systems, or broader AI/ML infrastructure.
- Container Orchestration - Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Security & Privacy - Experience with secure data handling and privacy frameworks.
- Developer Platform Background - Experience building internal tooling or developer platforms.
- Leadership & Community Engagement - Passion for team building, mentoring engineers, and contributing to open-source initiatives.
We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. GoDaddy's benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.
About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunities more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us.
At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that's not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That's why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It's the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report, which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.
GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.
Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
GoDaddy doesn't accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
