Engineering Structures Jobs in Cheshire, CT

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America's infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Construction Laborer plays a vital role in Heavy/Civil Construction by performing diverse tasks such as site preparation, material handling, and equipment operation. Emphasizing safety, reliability, and teamwork, this position ensures high-quality results and contributes to the success of construction projects in dynamic outdoor environments.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Must understand and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures.
• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards.
• Excavate by hand ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes.
• Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes.
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans or specifications.
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, etc.
• Complete equipment reports on rack truck, compressors.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of the procedures to use the tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Organize and maintain tool trailers in a neat and orderly fashion.

Qualifications:

• Must have 2-5 years of Heavy/Civil Construction experience.
• Must be able to follow verbal instructions.
• Maintain good health status and flexibility to bend, push, pull, stoop and/or twist.
• Must be able to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player and with strong interpersonal and verbal skills.
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Strong commitment to success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

This role is 100% in office at our plant in East Hartford, CT.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO Package
• Paid Company Holidays
• 401K Match Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Set-up and operate CNC Lathes (2-axis and multi-axis) (e.g. Eurotech, Hardinge, etc.)
• Will work with blueprints, operation sheets, and other work instructions.
• Working from blueprints, operation sheets, travelers or other specifications, set-ups and completes the machining operations to produce a quality part.
• Checks to make sure that the material to be used meets all specifications. Obtains bar stock or material from staging area.
• Performs complex set-ups of own work or for others.
• Makes all required adjustments to the machinery. Obtains tooling, gages, inserts and all other equipment needed to complete the set-up and brings up the program. Edits the program as necessary.
• Assists other Operators or Set-up/Operators with set-up or production problems and helps to train other set-up/operators.
• Ensures that all manufactured parts are in full compliance to quality standards.
• Performs visual inspections (part relationship to operation sheet/blueprint configuration) on all parts produced and performs actual dimensional verification using measuring instruments as per the guidelines established by the department or the Quality Assurance Department.
• Replaces all worn or damaged tooling as necessary.
• Verifies and records actual part count, both prior to and upon completion of all work
• Performs all routine maintenance on the equipment and maintains all fluid levels.
• Keeps the equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Returns excess bar stock or material to the staging area.
• Moves the finished work to an assigned area. Enters all work performed into the database and documents all scrap.
• Notifies leadperson or supervisor of any parts shortages or machining problems/difficulties.
• Packs and washes/preserves parts as needed.
• Performs other machining and assembly operations as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Interacts with associates from all departments.
  

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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Sets-up and operates CNC Turning, Multi-Axis lathes, and other Turning equipment to produce highly precision component parts that meet all quality standards.

At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc and/or Okuma Controls
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent. Technical school training a plus.
• 3 years of set-up experience minimum required
• Experience with aerospace products and/or other close tolerance parts is a plus.
• Must be familiar with Fanuc controls.
• Must be able to set and change tools.
• Must be able to use standard gauges and inspection techniques.
• Experience with SPC, inspection documentation, and problem solving is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Must be able to read and write comments, understand operation sheets/blueprints, specifications, and all applicable company/customer paperwork.
• Must be able to read CNC programs.
• Five plus years of increasingly diverse experience in a machine shop or CNC machining environment

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push/pull/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand for up to 8+ hours.

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At HORST we offer a variety of benefits including but not limited to:

• Competitive PTO PackagePaid Company Holidays401K Match ProgramMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsTuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program

Major Areas of Responsibility:

Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous PTO / sick leave
• 100% remote
• Competitive compensation & equity
• Annual performance bonuses

• Lead and mentor engineers across both Data and Platform teams, fostering a culture of ownership, innovation, and collaboration.
• Define and execute the technical vision for data infrastructure, pipelines, and platform architecture.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to align engineering efforts with company goals.
• Drive hiring, onboarding, and career development for team members.
• Ensure high standards of code quality, reliability, and performance across systems.
• Oversee the design and implementation of scalable data solutions and platform services.
• Champion DevOps, observability, and automation best practices.

• Proven experience managing engineering teams in a high-growth environment.
• Strong technical background in data engineering, platform/infrastructure engineering, or both.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with modern data stack tools (e.g., Airflow, dbt, Spark, Kafka).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience in B2B SaaS or product-led growth environments.
• Background in security, compliance, or data governance.
• Prior experience scaling engineering teams from early-stage to maturity

About Circular Services:

Circular Services is the largest privately held recycling and organics service provider in the U.S. It operates over 30 facilities serving major long-term municipal and commercial contracts. The mission of Circular Services is to keep valuable materials in circulation and minimize the cost and environmental impact of landfills. The company services municipal contracts with some of the largest and fastest growing cities in the U.S. including New York City, Austin, San Antonio, and Phoenix.

About the Role:

The Facilities & Projects Engineer is responsible for leading and executing facility engineering and capital improvement projects that support safe, efficient, and compliant operations. Specifically, this role will manage the expansion of Circular’s Anaerobic Digestion and food recycling facility in Southington, CT. This role manages projects from early concepts and design through construction, commissioning, and close-out. They will work closely with operations, consultants, contractors, and vendors. The position plays a key role in maintaining and improving industrial infrastructure while supporting Circular Services’ sustainability and operational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Lead facility engineering and capital improvement projects, including scoping, planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution
• Manage projects from concept, design, and permitting through construction and commissioning
• Oversee mechanical and electrical equipment installations, upgrades, and infrastructure improvements
• Coordinate closely with operations teams, consulting engineers, contractors, and equipment vendors to ensure project alignment and execution
• Review bids, proposals, and cost estimates for construction and engineering services
• Identify project risks, troubleshoot technical and schedule issues, and implement corrective actions
• Ensure all work complies with applicable building codes, industrial standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements
• Monitor contractor performance, safety compliance, and quality of work on site
• Maintain accurate project documentation, schedules, and budgets
• Provide regular project updates and status reports to senior leadership

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project engineering, industrial facility management, or construction project management
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor oversight
• Experience working in industrial or plant-based environments
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to commute to Southington, CT (required)
• Ability to work in office on a hybrid basis from 7am to 4pm

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Experience in anaerobic digestion, food waste recovery systems, or waste to energy processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience supporting facilities related to waste processing, recycling, energy production, utilities, manufacturing, or industrial plant maintenance
• Familiarity with capital project approval processes and long-term infrastructure planning
• Experience working in regulated environments with strong safety and compliance requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed primarily in an industrial plant environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, and varying temperatures
• Regular standing, walking, climbing, and navigating active construction and operating areas
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as required
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Pre-employment drug screening required (drug-free workplace)
• Relocation assistance is not available

EEOC: Circular Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Circular Services is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Circular Services are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Circular Services will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Location: Cheshire, CT

Company Description:

Hanwha Aerospace USA has long been recognized as a leader in the development and supply of flight critical Aerospace/Defense components and assemblies. Operating out of four state-of-the-art facilities located in Connecticut, Hanwha Aerospace USA offers growth and career development opportunities to enrich your talents.

Summary:

This challenging position is a great opportunity for the right candidate to become a part of a dedicated team of aerospace manufacturing professionals. This position will be responsible for performing general engineering tasks that optimize processing capabilities of the facility through process development and verification. The Manufacturing Engineer will analyze process flow, developing performance enhancements and monitor production results.

Essential Functions:

• Create and/or improve systems that optimize the efficiency of material flow throughout the facility.
• Develop the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing process, and sequence of production operations from blueprints, quality documents, and purchase orders.
• Coordinate production processes by creating operation sheets and providing all manufacturing related information.
• Create material process requisitions with technical data requirements for special manufacturing processes.
• Develop most effective solutions to production and quality problems that are related to material, production processes and tools.
• Manage products and process engineering related activities during the development stage from raw material to finished product.
• Research and develop process sheets with proper work instructions for the operators, inspectors and shipping.
• Act as a liaison for the shop process development, integrating with management, shop personnel, purchasing, production control, vendors and customers to make the job as productive as possible.
• Implement all Engineering Changes from the Customer to the process sheets, programs, etc.
• Interact with various internal functions to provide manufacturing engineering support for production.
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and implementation of Corrective Actions.
• Initiate and lead optimization projects to improve quality outcomes, reduce production costs, and shorten cycle time.
• Build trust and confidence with customers to resolve engineering, manufacturing, and quality issues.
• Perform other related duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the U.S. Government and able to work without restrictions with ITAR related data.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 2+ years of experience.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a functional level.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint reading.
• Ability to work with CAD systems such as Solidworks, NX 7.5 and above to generate work instructions/process sheets.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel 5-10% when required.
• Knowledge/experience in the machining of nickel and titanium-based alloys preferred (i.e. milling, turning, broaching, and special processes).

Physical Demands / Work Capacity Evaluation

The essential functions of this position may vary based on specific assignments, work locations, and operational needs. Physical capability is evaluated through a post-offer, pre-employment Human Performance Evaluation (HPE), which assesses an individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively, with or without reasonable accommodation, in accordance with applicable laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Hanwha Aerospace USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity or Expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.

*Subject to change with or without notice*

• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Competitive Base Salary and Bonus!

• Develop, implement, and improve welding processes and procedures to enhance product quality and productivity.
• Utilize CAD, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks to design and develop welding fixtures and tooling.
• Lead the implementation of New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for welding operations.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to optimize welding processes and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve manufacturing, quality, and reliability issues.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and technicians on welding techniques and procedures.
• Conduct root cause analysis of welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Manage welding equipment maintenance and calibration to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in welding technologies and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in weld manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience with CAD, AutoCAD, and SolidWorks.
• Excellent knowledge of laser and robotic welding techniques.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Certified Welding Engineer (CWE) or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is a plus.