Engineering Structures Jobs in Emerald Hills, CA

Mid-Level Technical Writer (Engineering SME)

Palo Alto, CA

Hybrid

Role Summary

The Mid-Level Technical Writer will support the development of validation test reports, test plans, procedures, and related documentation in close coordination with Auto OEM engineering teams and the Senior Lead. The role requires technical fluency and the ability to transform raw data and engineering input into clear, organized, and accurate documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update validation test reports based on engineering inputs and test data
• Support creation and maintenance of test plans, procedures, and setup documentation
• Organize complex technical information into structured report formats
• Work with engineering teams to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness
• Support revisions, document updates, and alignment to agreed templates and standards
• Assist in creation of diagrams, visuals, and setup descriptions as needed
• Track and manage assigned work using Auto OEM tools and workflows

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Experience in technical writing for engineering, manufacturing, testing, or product development environments
• Ability to understand engineering concepts and translate them into well-structured technical documents
• Experience supporting documentation such as test reports, test plans, procedures, work instructions, or validation records
• Strong written communication and organizational skills
• Must be able to work in a hybrid onsite U.S. model

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in automotive or EV programs
• Exposure to validation, systems engineering, hardware testing, or product verification documentation
• Experience supporting technical diagrams or setup illustrations

Amagi is an Emmy-winning, AI-enabled cloud platform powering the modern video economy. We help media companies unify streaming and broadcast workflows, modernize operations, and maximize monetization—from live remote production and real-time ad decisioning to automated playout and global content syndication.

Our Impact

Trusted by 23 of the world's top 50 listed media companies, Amagi delivers:

• 7,000+ channels across 300+ content distributors
• 500,000+ hours of content processed
• 26 billion+ monetized ad impressions

We power marquee brands including CBS, BBC, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBC, NBA, and DAZN—and the world's biggest events: The Olympics, Super Bowl, The Grammys, and the US Presidential Debate.

Headquartered in Bengaluru with 1,000+ team members across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, we're redefining how media is created, distributed, and monetized, intelligently and at global scale.

Our identity and mission: Amagi, meaning "freedom", is building the world's leading media technology business grounded in purpose and integrity. We balance individual autonomy with collective mission, guided by the Amagi Way. We're creating a workplace where innovation thrives through the harmonious blend of freedom and shared purpose.

Job Profile

Amagi is seeking an exceptional Chief of Staff to serve as a strategic partner and force multiplier to our President of Global Business. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution in a hyper-growth environment.

The Opportunity

You'll operate at the center of Amagi's global revenue engine: partnering with the President and senior leadership to drive operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and flawless execution of strategic priorities across revenue, product, engineering delivery, and customer-facing functions spanning the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

This isn't a traditional staff role. You'll translate ambitious strategy into measurable outcomes by leading mission-critical initiatives, removing organizational friction, and establishing operating rhythms that scale with our growth. You'll be the connective tissue between vision and reality - ensuring the right conversations happen, decisions get made, and execution follows through.

What Success Looks Like

You'll know you're succeeding when:

• Strategic initiatives move from concept to completion with speed and precision across delivery, product, and revenue teams
• Cross-functional collaboration between sales, marketing, CS, product, and delivery becomes smoother and more effective
• The leadership team gains leverage through improved operating cadence and communication
• Critical business metrics accelerate as organizational effectiveness improves
• Product-market alignment strengthens and go-to-market execution sharpens

Who Thrives in This Role

You bring strategic thinking, operational rigor, and hands-on execution experience from a fast-scaling global SaaS or technology environment. You understand the interplay between product development, go-to-market functions, and delivery excellence. You're energized by complexity, comfortable with ambiguity, and skilled at building structure without bureaucracy across diverse functional areas.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Partner with the President to define, prioritize, and execute strategic initiatives across the business.
• Serve as thought partner on critical business strategy decisions: market expansion, M&A, pricing, product-market fit, competitive positioning
• Drive alignment between regional and functional leaders on annual and quarterly business priorities.
• Translate high-level strategy into clear operating plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Prepare executive-level materials including business reviews, board presentations, and strategic updates.

Business Operations & Performance Management

• Establish and manage operating cadences including business reviews, KPI dashboards, and leadership forums.
• Own the cadence, agendas, pre-reads, decisions, and follow-through for all leadership forums
• Partner with Finance, RevOps, and Analytics teams to monitor performance, identify gaps, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support planning processes such as annual operating plans, headcount planning, and investment prioritization.
• Drive clarity and accountability across initiatives through structured project management and follow-through.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Serve as a connective tissue across Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Customer Success, Product, and Operations.
• Drive strategic programs that don't have a natural owner (e.g., GTM-Product alignment, Delivery transformation, go-to-market for new product line)
• Ensure effective communication and execution across global regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).
• Partner with functional leaders to remove roadblocks and improve speed of decision-making.
• Manage special projects (eg. due diligence for M&A, post-merger integration, organizational redesign)

Organizational Effectiveness

• Partner with People/HR teams to support leadership development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Support hiring of senior leaders (participate in interviews, conduct back-channeling, facilitate onboarding)
• Help scale leadership operating models and management rhythms as the company grows globally.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
• Coach and influence senior leaders through data-driven insights and structured problem-solving.

Executive Partnership

• Act as a trusted thought partner to the President on business strategy, organizational design, and execution.
• Support preparation for key internal and external meetings, including executive leadership and board interactions.
• Represent the President in select cross-functional forums and initiatives as needed.
• Anticipate business challenges and proactively surface insights and recommendations.

Skills and Expertise Required

Required

• 10+ years of experience in high-growth technology companies, with progressive responsibility across multiple functions
• Strategy consulting or investment banking pedigree OR GM/operator experience leading P&L or major business unit
• MBA from top-tier program strongly preferred (not required for exceptional operators)
• Multi-functional fluency: Deep understanding of at least 2 of: Revenue/GTM, Product Management, Engineering/Delivery, Business Operations
• Financial acumen: Can build P&L models, analyze unit economics, assess business cases, and speak CFO's language
• Strategic thinking: Track record of shaping business strategy and driving strategic initiatives
• Executive communication: Exceptional written and verbal skills; can craft board memos, strategic narratives, and executive briefings
• Cross-functional leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive results through influence across senior stakeholders
• Organizational savvy: High EQ, political intelligence, ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Bias for action: Comfortable with ambiguity, able to drive decisions and move quickly

Preferred

• Prior Chief of Staff experience to C-suite executive in $100M+ revenue company
• P&L ownership: Prior GM, VP, or business unit leader role with budget responsibility
• International experience: Lived/worked in India or other emerging markets
• M&A experience: Led due diligence, integration, or corporate development
• Board exposure: Prepared board materials or presented to boards
• Technical background: Prior engineering, PM, or technical role (not required but valued)

Base Salary Range: $180,000 – $240,000 USD (annual), plus performance pay incentive. In accordance with local pay transparency laws, this reflects the expected base pay range for this role in the United States. Actual compensation within the range will be determined based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, training, and location.

Total Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Total Compensation, including base salary, incentive compensation, and equity package.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement Savings Program with a 401(k) employer match of up to 3%
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including four (4) weeks of vacation plus twelve (12) paid company holidays
• Paid Parental Leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Flexible Benefits & Protection Programs, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Wellbeing Support, including access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Amagi is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Amagi will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Glazing Engineer is responsible for the completion of high quality façade, curtain wall and glazing system projects on time, within budget and within scope. This role will oversee all aspects of a project from start to finish by coordinating efforts involving the internal team, subcontractors, vendors, and owners/developers. The ideal candidate will have outstanding interpersonal skills, adjusting to changing priorities from various directives, and communicate effectively.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the design development and coordination of custom curtain wall and glazing systems, translating architectural intent into engineered, buildable, and fully coordinated façade solutions. Capable of leading multiple projects and supervising engineers.
• Know and comply with all federal, state, local building codes, ordinances and regulations, maintaining the highest standards for safety and quality.
• Manage relationships with all internal and external parties in order to determine specifications of the project, resolve conflict, and support success.
• Establish project schedule and delegate project tasks based on staff strengths, skills, and experience.
• Secure and allocate all resources needed for the completion of the project including building permits, licenses, materials, equipment.
• Negotiate, manage and communicate changes to contract scope, schedule and costs.
• Plan and execute inspections, assess design compliance and quality, minimize risk.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Regularly confer with supervisors to monitor and report on compliance, quality and productivity.
• Be a strong team leader, build synergy within and across the team, and develop individuals.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in façade, curtain wall, or glazing system engineering within a design-build or design-assist environment
• Strong understanding of building envelope design, structural behavior, waterproofing, and thermal performance
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, and 3D modeling tools; familiarity with façade testing standards (ASTM, AAMA, NFRC)
• Experience coordinating with architects, structural engineers, and fabricators through design, procurement, and installation
• Skilled in technical documentation, submittal review, and field problem-solving
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multidisciplinary project teams
• A valid driver’s license.

This position description is a summary and not a complete representation of the position; the essential functions of the position may change as duties are assigned.

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• Responsible for updates, upgrades and maintenance of the following systems: Rail Operations Control System (ROCS); Predictive Arrival and Departure System (PADS), Positive Train Control (PTC) back-office systems, Traction Power Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System and Rail Scheduling.
• Perform Quality Assurances and system engineering support of all back off systems including PTC office systems, Back Office Server (BOS), Rail Operations Control System (ROCS), Network Management System (NMS); Interoperable Train Control Message Server (ITCMS); Wayside Status Relay Service (WSRS), and the interfaces to all other operational systems.
• Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical standards, and best practices for all train control and related systems to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement training programs to upskill staff, mentoring team members at all levels on train control systems, operational procedures, and project management to strengthen technical capacity, foster skill development, and ensure succession planning. 
• Ensure Caltrain systems meet Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) mandated interoperability requirements with all tenant railroads; ensure Caltrain train control systems are compatible with Association of American Railroads (AAR) standards; follow the ITC guidelines that Caltrain must maintain ?N-2? backwards compatible software versions.
• Manage complex and large-scale train control engineering projects as the Technical Lead for Caltrain. 
• Manage the work of outside contractors and assist higher level Caltrain Directors and Executives in planning and evaluating the quantity and quality of work performed by subordinate staff.
• Supervise staff.  Hire, mentor, and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action.  Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff.  Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.

• Establish and maintain work relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop consensus on capital project work plans.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing train control system engineering design services on assigned capital projects; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
• Review and approve project schedules; assist in strategic planning; prepare status reports; coordinate project resources; communicate with all project participants on relevant issues; identify and resolve train control engineering issues.
• Provide general technical oversight of railroad train control systems.
• Perform system usage and performance analyses. 
• Support Caltrain Configuration Management (CM) Manager on configuration control, prioritize system defects and corrective actions; participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings as required.
• Direct, review, and approve the preparation of train control engineering designs, drawings, and specifications; identify and resolve technical engineering issues.
• Manage technical elements of the office systems warranty and long-term maintenance support service agreements.
• Review and approve operating manuals and procedures developed by various systems providers or vendors.
• Manage all technology refresh and software upgrades/updates and associated testing without interrupting regular railroad operations.
• Establish and lead a knowledge management framework to systematically capture, update, and share institutional knowledge through structured documentation, training programs, and knowledge transfer initiatives.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of the train control engineering program budget (Operating & Maintenance, and Capital); submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures.
• Review consultant proposals and designs; recommend awards; conduct or participate in the pre-bid conferences prior to system contract awards.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one?s self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor?s degree in electrical/electronics, computer science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of railroad industry experience in Train Control System and SCADA system development and maintenance.
• Two (2) years supervisory experience

• Knowledge and experience with AIMCore Product/Software a plus.
• Possesses a broad interdisciplinary knowledge of supervisory train control, wayside signal, highway crossing warning system, predictive and arrival system, traffic signal control, traction power substations and distribution, SCADA, server systems, virtualized server architectures, databases, cloud server systems, networking, etc.
• Knowledge of operating systems (UNIX, Linux, Microsoft)
• Knowledge of VHF and UHF radio voice and data communications, information assurance, data security and networking technologies.
• Experience with Configuration Management and Quality Assurance Systems.
• Ability to Interpret and revise engineering plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

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The Senior Estimator responsible for preparing budgets, estimates and pre- bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure.

Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work.

The Senior Estimator will supervise a team of estimators and cost engineers who support departmental and organizational goals through their efforts.

Responsibilities includes (but may not be limited to):

• Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all MasterFormat (CSI), Uniformat and bid packages for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and construction documents) that can be clearly understood by internal and external team members.
• Assist in developing estimates by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, & related documents.
• Assists in providing quantity comparison between estimate revisions.
• Prepares detailed estimate.
• Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
• Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
• Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
• Summarize estimate data into reports for review by executive team, clients, and design teams.
• Prepares and presents budget presentations to owners and architects.
• Leads the buyout process.
• Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific scope of work and comprehensive bid packages.
• Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
• Assist with pre-bid site walks and document existing conditions.
• Assist with subcontractor bid review and ensure scope of work is comprehensive.
• Prepare bid tallies for project team and owner review.
• Leads in the technical review of plans and specifications during the schematic design, design development and construction document phases of pre-construction.
• Assist with reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
• Conducts reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
• Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills internally with project management team, and externally with owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors.
• Manage individual workload to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Manage other team members’ workloads to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
• Ability to perform duties across multiple projects concurrently.
• Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets customer’s expectations.
• Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours and post-bid interviews as required.
• Assist and participate with pursuit interview prep and presentations.
• Develops unit costs accurately and analyzes value management analysis options.
• Develops Cost Management / Value Engineering log process and manages during the preconstruction process.
• Develops Variance Reports at milestone issuances that clearly define deltas between estimates for internal and external use.
• Develop Cost Studies in clear and concise platform for project team review and decision making.
• Develop Benchmark studies for project estimate comparison for internal review and analysis.
• Self-reliant in researching, understanding, and developing knowledge of building designs, systems, construction materials, and methods through available resources.
• Ability to teach, educate, and guide both internal and external team members.
• Provides internal database input based on current market feedback for incorporation into database.
• Leads in the training and development of cost engineers.
• Leads in the training and development of estimators.
• Provide feedback to estimate team members on work process / work product on a regular basis.
• Works closely with new hires and/or new project teams to educate them on the way of doing business based on standard forms, programs and operational standards.
• Oversees the preconstruction process with the owner’s team.
• Provides support as needed to the project management teams as needed.
• Creates projected budgets early in the design phase of a project.
• Coordinates preconstruction planning with design team, contractors and clients.
• As necessary, works with Executive Group on special initiatives, company goals and associate related training and/or programs.
• Provides input on future projects via lessons learned and continuous improvement.
• Attends project meetings with clients, the city and design team.
• Works with development or owner to coordinate the design and specifications on issues.
• Leads the pre-construction team to ensure initial budgeting represents current market pricing and quality reporting.
• Communicates with project management team, ownership, clients, subcontractors, vendors, etc. to provide quality results while mitigating project risks.
• Collaborates with VP’s towards a common goal; streamline the project delivery process, review progress of buy- out, submittals, construction schedule and performance on all projects.
• Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
• Manages project budgets for preconstruction services.
• Manage time and utilize electronic timecard software in a timely manner.
• Other duties upon request.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as Estimator / Sr. Estimator in commercial construction industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred but not required
• General Construction Knowledge
• Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes
• Proficient in all estimating software programs used in preconstruction: On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Destini, Timberline, Building Connected, Assemble, Bluebeam, Power BI, BIM360, Excel, Word, MS Project
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong math and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Organized, efficient, able to multi-task effectively, hardworking, and dedicated
• Able to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and both oral and written communication skills
• Enjoys being part of a collaborative team and a fun work environment
• Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget and present to owners
• Must be able to operate as a “stand alone” estimator able to handle complete projects if required
• Ability to manage personnel, subcontractors, preconstruction schedules and preconstruction budgets
• Ability to mentor and coach personnel

Working Conditions:

• Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
• 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.

Position Overview

The Water/Wastewater Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil infrastructure projects. This role requires strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge of water and wastewater construction, and the ability to collaborate effectively with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, and contract documents for water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for treatment plants, pipelines, pump stations, and related facilities
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes
• Develop conceptual and hard-bid estimates
• Identify project risks and value engineering opportunities
• Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits
• Maintain organized bid documentation and estimating databases
• Support project handoff to operations team upon award

Qualifications

• 5+ years of estimating experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil construction
• Strong knowledge of treatment plant construction, underground utilities, mechanical piping, and concrete structures
• Proficiency with estimating software (e.g., HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, or similar)
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and mechanical drawings
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding infrastructure market

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with to hire its first senior legal leader — a Head of Legal with the opportunity to step into a General Counsel title for the right candidate.

Owner provides a suite of tools designed to help local restaurant owners increase sales and strengthen their online presence. From mobile ordering and customer rewards to digital growth infrastructure, the platform empowers independent restaurants to compete and win. As the business expands product surfaces, navigates regulatory complexity, and enters increasingly strategic partnerships, legal leadership is now mission-critical.

This is a foundational hire at a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS company.

Why this role?

This is not an incremental legal hire. It’s a build-from-zero seat.

You will own the full legal stack — corporate, compliance, employment, IP, litigation, regulatory, and commercial — and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. You won’t inherit a pre-built function. You’ll architect it.

Success in this role means:

• Building scalable systems from ambiguity
• Knowing when to leverage outside counsel — and when to move internally
• Acting as DRI on the company’s most sensitive initiatives
• Helping leadership move faster while strengthening risk discipline

The title is flexible and may include General Counsel for the right candidate.

This is ideal for a builder who wants true ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape Legal at a scaling technology company from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product & Design, GTM, People, Finance, Ops, and the Executive team
• Act as strategic advisor to the CEO on negotiations, disputes, and sensitive matters
• Build and scale Owner’s Legal function as its first full-time legal hire
• Serve as DRI on litigation strategy, regulatory posture, and complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure new products and pricing models are built with compliance and risk minimization in mind
• Design scalable systems across contracting, compliance, governance, privacy, employment, and IP
• Manage outside counsel across corporate, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters
• Support fundraising, board matters, corporate governance, and investor communications
• Proactively identify legal risk areas and implement preventive frameworks

About You

• 8–10+ years of legal experience across law firm and in-house environments
• Broad, “full-stack” experience across commercial, corporate, compliance, IP, employment, and litigation oversight
• Builder mentality — energized by creating structure from scratch
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Able to partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Motivated to scale and eventually build a Legal team

Compensation

$250,000 – $325,000

Owner is open to increased compensation at the General Counsel level and may stretch beyond the posted range for the right candidate.

Perks

Comprehensive health coverage, Bay Area-based remote flexibility, unlimited PTO, and additional growth-stage benefits.

Interested?

This search is being led by Wolf at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

Process Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI)

Location: San Carlos, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer – NPI to join a fast-growing advanced manufacturing organization. This role is critical in scaling innovative processes from prototype to high-volume production, enabling successful product launches in industries such as EV, energy storage, and aerospace.

You will work hands-on with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate across engineering and customer-facing teams to bridge the gap between concept and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Scale processes from prototype to high-volume manufacturing, driving yield, throughput, and cost efficiency.
• Design, implement, and validate manufacturing processes for scalability and reliability.
• Build and qualify first articles; ensure readiness for customer and internal validation.
• Conduct structured experiments and root cause analysis to de-risk scale-up.
• Develop process documentation and train staff for smooth transition to production.
• Work directly with advanced materials and high-volume manufacturing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in process engineering.
• Proven track record of scaling processes from prototype to production.
• Strong background in manufacturability, yield improvement, and cost reduction.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing methods (vacuum lamination, thermally-activated adhesives, roll-to-roll processing, material patterning, laser welding).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis and tools (JMP, Minitab).
• Ability to troubleshoot custom manufacturing and metrology equipment.
• Adaptability to fast-paced start-up environments.

Work Environment

• Onsite role in a dynamic start-up setting.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments; PPE required.

Who We Are:

17A is a new type of management consulting firm. We come from places like McKinsey, Palantir, JP Morgan Philanthropies, and venture-backed Healthcare startups. We share a common goal: improving the quality of government and social services. 17A believes that trust in government is something to be continuously built and earned, through strong service delivery.

We have a dynamic core team, and partner with Consultants, known internally as Project-Based Team Members, to bring the best combination of expertise to what we do. Our team has varied skills from a range of industries and experiences, including management consulting, technology and analytics, and public service. If you've spent the early part of your career in consulting or a fast-paced analytical environment and you're ready to apply those skills to something with direct civic impact, 17A is for you.

The Opportunity:

17A is supporting a large Bay Area county agency on a technology and digital services transformation effort. This is a fully embedded, on-site role — not parachuting in. You'll work inside the agency's innovation team, sitting alongside Deputy-level leadership to help the county deliver on its mission to make government more human, more responsive, and more digital. This position is a contract role with the potential to convert to full-time after a few months.

This agency has taken a distinctive approach to transformation: rather than buying expensive new systems and hoping for the best, it's doing the hard, human-centered work of dismantling bureaucracy, redesigning how services are delivered, and building a digital culture from the inside. A core initiative — which brings departments through rapid, structured sprints to identify and address service delivery friction — will be a major focus of this role.

This is a chief-of-staff style position for a sharp, early-career operator ready to take on real ownership. You'll help senior leaders turn strategy into action — managing complex initiatives across departments, facilitating working sessions, and communicating progress clearly to executive and operational audiences.

What You'll Do

• Serve in a chief-of-staff capacity to Deputy-level leaders within the innovation team, helping translate priorities into structured plans and concrete next steps
• Support coordination and execution of digital transformation sprints, including logistics, stakeholder engagement, documentation, and follow-through on recommendations
• Facilitate working sessions with department staff and senior leaders to map current-state processes, identify friction points, and co-design improvements
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional workstreams, tracking progress, surfacing blockers, and keeping stakeholders aligned across a large, multi-department organization
• Prepare executive-level communications including briefings, memos, presentations, and decision documents for senior agency leadership
• Conduct rapid research and analysis to support emerging decisions and evolving priorities
• Help build the internal documentation, playbooks, and operational systems the innovation team needs to scale its impact countywide
• Operate as a collaborative, low-ego team member who is genuinely embedded in the agency's culture and mission

Who You Are

You're 1–2 years into your career and you're looking for a role where you can do meaningful work and see the results directly. You might be a current or former:

• Business Analyst or Associate at a management consulting firm
• Fellow or analyst at a public sector-focused organization (e.g., a government innovation lab, a civic tech organization, or a public agency)
• Analyst in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where you built strong project management and communication muscles

The Skillset:

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Are energized by the mission — you genuinely care about improving how government works and the people it serves
• Are comfortable operating with ambiguity and building structure where there isn't any yet
• Have strong project management instincts and can keep multiple workstreams moving simultaneously
• Can communicate clearly and credibly with both frontline staff and senior leaders
• Understand that real transformation requires engineering culture, not just deploying technology
• Are ready to be embedded — not just advisory — and want to see the direct impact of your work
• Are based in or willing to relocate to the Bay Area

Bonus if you have:

• Familiarity with local or county government operations
• Experience with digital services, human-centered design, or service delivery improvement
• Prior exposure to process redesign, organizational change, or operational improvement
• Interest in civic technology and the future of public service delivery

Location:

This position is based out of San Francisco California and you must reside within the area. If you are interested in remote-only opportunities, please consider joining our Network for future roles.

Compensation:

Due to the nature of our business and the clients that we partner with, compensation for this position (and all of our opportunities) depends on the skillset, tenure, and experience that you possess. These specific positions have a range of 90,000- 120,000 annually. Depending on the type of work you do with us, you may be eligible to receive medical benefits and other perks.

Accommodation Statement:

Improving public service delivery requires a team with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, domestic violence victim status, prior arrest or conviction record, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.

We encourage and welcome applicants who identify with groups traditionally underrepresented in government to apply.

Please contact , if you would like to request reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process.

Not interested in this specific opportunity but want to make an impact with the work you do? Join our Network for future consulting opportunities within the public service sector!

Title: Project Manager III

Duration: 9 Months

Work Location: US-CA-MPK (Hybrid – 3x in office)

About the Role

Summary

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in fields such as engineering, research and development, financial systems, product roll-out, or other non-IT based projects.

Job Responsibilities

Project Execution

Structure, lead and execute complex finance projects and programs while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams globally.

Project Documentation & Coordination

Own, define, and maintain project documentation to ensure transparency, clarity of objectives, and consistent alignment of project deliverables.

Risk Management

Proactively manage risk, anticipate potential issues, and implement mitigation strategies to meet timelines, budget, and objectives. Work with the business to resolve critical issues.

Process & Automation Support

Ensure underlying processes are fit for purpose, identify changes required to support project objectives, and lead process mapping, documentation, and updates.

Change Management

Identify change impact and incorporate readiness, adoption requirements, communication, and planning within project plans. Collaborate with designated Change SMEs when required.

Communication & Support

Maintain effective communication channels, status updates, and communication plans.

Skills Required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Understanding of finance business functions and ability to support execution strategies of assigned finance functions

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

1. Stakeholder communication – collaboration across teams
2. Project management experience
3. Finance knowledge – familiarity working with finance teams

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience working with engineering teams

Degrees / Certifications

• PMP / PMI / PMI-CPMAI Program Management or similar qualifications
• PROSCI or similar qualifications
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

Red Flags / Disqualifiers

• Project managers who are actually process managers (projects led are only process improvements)
• Project managers who did not lead projects themselves but were SMEs on a project

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

End-to-end project execution.

About the Team

The Modern Finance team is a key enabler of the company’s finance vision, acting as a catalyst for innovation, productivity, and enhanced employee experiences. The team executes key projects and programs to deliver strategic priorities for Finance stakeholders across the business.