Engineering Structures Jobs in Maple Grove Hybrid

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Estimator/Project Manager (Bridge/Structural) to support preconstruction, estimating, and project execution for bridge and heavy civil structural projects across MN. This role will play a key part in pursuing new work, developing competitive bids, and successfully delivering projects from award through completion.

Key Responsibilities

Preconstruction / Business Development

• Identify and pursue bridge and structural project opportunities in public and private markets
• Review plans, specifications, and contract documents for constructability and risk
• Develop quantity take-offs, production rates, and detailed cost estimates
• Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Develop bid schedules, work plans, and risk assessments
• Participate in bid strategy meetings and final bid reviews

Project Management / Execution

• Lead project handoff from estimating to operations in partnership with the Superintendent
• Develop project schedules, phasing plans, and detailed work packages
• Manage project budgets, cost controls, and job cost reporting
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, buyout, and contract administration
• Lead coordination meetings with owners, engineers, and internal teams
• Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, and progress billing
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and quality plans

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• (or equivalent experience in bridge/heavy civil construction)
• 5–10+ years of experience in bridge or heavy civil construction estimating and/or project management
• Proficiency with estimating software, scheduling software, and project management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative, field-first mindset
• High level of integrity and accountability

What You'll Get

• Industry leading salary and compensation package
• Long-term growth opportunities
• Bonus, Medical, 401K match
• Collaborative working environment

We are seeking a highly motivated Geotechnical Engineer to join our team and grow with us. The successful candidate will have a solid background in geotechnical engineering and an understanding of chemical grouting and retrofit foundation work. You will have the opportunity to work alongside our subject matter experts and highly skilled implementation teams and with future potential as a practice leader.

This position will be in our geotechnical division which focuses on existing structures challenged by ordinary solutions. Example projects in our business line include soil strengthening and stabilization, such as for existing structures with poor bearing strata; groundwater control and waterproofing for below-grade structures experiencing moisture infiltration; or installation of new micro-pile foundations in industrial plants in congested areas. Our unique solutions include the ability to perform complex chemical grouting and injection work with our specialty-trained crews and equipment.

As a Geotechnical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

· Conducting geotechnical investigations, field exploration, and specifying laboratory testing for various civil and geotechnical engineering projects.

· Preparing geotechnical reports

· Designing foundation retrofits and grouting solutions

· Preparing technical specifications for projects

· Preparing proposals and project schedules

· Resolving complex issues

· Collaborating with project managers, construction managers, and other engineering disciplines to ensure successful project completion

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering from an accredited institution.

· 5 years of experience in geotechnical engineering with a focus on soil strengthening and stabilization, groundwater control, and foundation retrofits.

· Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Our ideal candidate is an innovative but decisive engineer who can work effectively in a fast moving highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V

$80K plus DOE

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role:
The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and sustaining Medical Device Quality Technology and Engineering activities related to design control and post-market product support for therapeutics products. 

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and manage the internal audit schedule for Vantive Twin Cities

• Assist in performing internal audits for the Medical Device R&D organizations as well as Drug Product R&D organizations

• Prepare internal communications related to the audit including final reports.

• Perform and host internal audits in conjunction with the Quality Manager

• Ensure site compliance with local and global Quality Management System Procedures.

• Perform quality-related functions for post market activities such as Nonconformance Investigation and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Management.

• Consult with site personnel as QMS Subject Matter Expert to advise on QMS requirements.

• Assist in preparing and hosting external audits with regulatory authorities.

• Review and approve design inputs, outputs, verifications, validations, and design transfers in accordance with QMS requirements.

• Assist in decision making for process and product improvement efforts.

• Write, review, analyze and revise Local QMS documentation.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field and 3+ years of relevant experience in the medical device industry or similarly regulated industry. Or substitute 7 years of relevant experience in the medical device industry or similarly regulated industry.

• Minimum 2 years of experience performing internal or external audit activities.

• Demonstrate understanding in the areas of Quality Engineering and worldwide Quality System standards and regulations.

• Ability to work under deadlines and changing priorities with minimal supervision.

• Must be a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills to work cross-functionally in a highly matrixed organizational environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Demonstrated ability to perform within project and investigational environments.

Nice to have:

• B.S. in Engineering or Science Discipline

• Formal Audit training or certification

• American Society for Quality Certification (e.g., CQE, CQA, etc.) and/or Six Sigma certification highly preferred.

• Demonstrated assertiveness and ability to represent the Quality function in various roles in support of R&D engineering activities including product support and lifecycle management. 

• Experience / understanding of Risk Management techniques and principles.

Vantive is committed to supporting the need for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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Job Title: IT Business Analyst – Aviation (Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN)

No. of Positions: 1

Nature of Job: Full time

About the Company:

We design and market “FieldLogs,” an open Cloud, Mobile and Wearable platform used to digitize a wide set of enterprise technician-driven processes (Aviation, Oil&Gas, Asset Management, etc.). We are an SME based in Paris, France, India (Virtual) and Minneapolis, USA with mostly large international clients.

Our high-tech innovation in modern technologies is what makes us win. We are experiencing rapid growth internationally (USA, Europe, and IN). See us at our product, an open Cloud, Mobile, and Wearable platform, we create innovative software solutions, providing technological and analytical services. Our advanced technology (Integration of ATA2200/iSpec2200/S1000D) in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul contributed to our strong international growth and establishing collaborations with the biggest aircraft maintenance companies all over the world.

To support our continued expansion, we are seeking an IT-focused Business Analyst / Management Information Systems (MIS) professional to join our growing team in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN.

The Role :

As an IT Business Analyst, you will play a key role in bridging operational requirements with FieldLogs’ technical capabilities. You will work closely with customers, product, and engineering teams to ensure successful implementation, integration, and adoption of our platform.

This position requires strong analytical skills, system understanding, and the ability to translate complex business processes into structured technical specifications within aviation and field operations environments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Gather, analyze, and document business and system requirements
• Translate operational workflows into functional and technical specifications
• Support system integration activities, including API coordination and data mapping
• Ensure alignment between customer enterprise systems and the FieldLogs platform
• Contribute to implementation projects from requirements definition through deployment
• Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to clarify technical requirements
• Support testing phases (UAT), validation, and go-live preparation
• Prepare documentation including functional specifications and integration documentation
• Participate in client workshops, solution discussions, and pre-sales scoping when needed

Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience in IT Business Analysis, MIS, or SaaS implementation environments
• Strong understanding of enterprise system integration, API interoperability, and data mapping
• Experience translating business requirements into structured system documentation
• Exposure to Aviation, MRO, or technician-driven operational environments is a strong advantage
• Ability to collaborate across international and cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical mindset and structured problem-solving skills
• Valid authorization to work in the United States

We offer a competitive compensation package depending on your profile. You will have a unique opportunity of being part of a young and fast-growing team where you can make your mark. This may include taking over and growing our service delivery for a marquee customer depending on your experience, skills, and drive. Compensation to be commensurate to your experience.

Location:

Minneapolis–Saint Paul (MN) preferred.

Occasional travel to client sites may be required, with up to 25% travel expected.

Contact :

Trekea is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster global diversity, equity, & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Trekea are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Contract opportunity available for a network security engineer. In this role, you will help take enterprise security solutions from concept to release, collaborating with software and security engineers to protect network using cutting-edge technologies. You will work closely with network engineering and cybersecurity stakeholders to ensure visibility requirements are met and network-based threats can be detected efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current configuration management and orchestration environment, identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and drive the design and implementation of a modern, scalable solution
• Define state architecture and engineering standards (patterns, guardrails, CI/CD, configuration governance) for the NSM platform
• Lead design reviews and architectural decision records (ADRs), ensuring solutions meet security, reliability, and operability requirements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of network engineering, network visibility architecture, or network security engineering
• Experience designing and operating large-scale telemetry/visibility platforms (high-throughput packet capture, sensor fleets, log pipelines)
• Strong Linux administration skills (RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu, or equivalent)
• Experience with enterprise configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Salt, Puppet, Chef, Terraform)
• Expertise in analyzing and optimizing systems for capacity, performance, and operational health
• Ability to diagnose issues across system, application, and network layers
• Experience in production environments with change control and operational discipline
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP, routing protocols, VLANs, NAT, DNS, DHCP, and firewall concepts
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or similar for automation and tooling
• Ability to communicate engineering solutions through detailed diagrams and documentation

ITR Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) for eligible employees. The W2 pay range for this type of role is approximately $70.00 - $90.00 per billable hour. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final rate will be determined by factors such as experience, market trends, and specific job assignments. Discover more about how ITR Group connects top talent with leading client opportunities.

Job Title: Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Duration: 6+ Months (Possible extension)

Location: Maple Grove, MN 55311

Onsite Role

Responsibilities:

• Leads clinical build line, own process development deliverables such as process validation documentation, characterize process, support commercialization activity.
• Works cooperatively with R&D, Process Development, Quality, Production, Regulatory, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, and Marketing on complex projects to ensure project success.
• Consistently generates innovative and unique solutions to meet department goals.
• Successfully completes complex engineering work and contributes to new product development teams and product support, typically including the following activities: technology development, test of materials or products, preparation of specifications, Six Sigma, process study, process improvements, and report preparation.
• Selects process improvement techniques to solve complex problems and make sound equipment and process recommendations.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and draws conclusions from complex test results.
• Designs and prepares complex reports and communicates results to the technical community.
• Designs and coordinates complex engineering tests and experiments.
• Coordinates, manages, and documents project goals and progress and recommends appropriate revisions.
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products, or equipment.
• Completes and manages complex Capital Equipment Request Authorizations (CERA’s).
• Leads in the identification, implementation, and management of production goals.
• Trains, develops, and/or provides work direction to operators, technicians, and engineers.

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience
• BS in engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, BioMed)
• Knowledge of electropolishing preferred
• Experience with Keyence and Sensofar measurement technology

DOCSI is seeking a talented, driven software engineer to join our engineering team. We need a passionate and creative mind to help us continue building our cutting edge surgical waste elimination platform. The person who accepts this role will not only work closely with our Director of Engineering, but they will also benefit from full exposure to the inner workings and decision making challenges of an early stage startup. They will inevitably be called upon to contribute to significant decisions that impact the technical direction of the company. They should also be willing and able to grow into a technical or people management role as the engineering team grows. 

This role will: 

• Work alongside the Director of Engineering and other DOCSI engineers to expand and maintain our software solution. 
• Design and build new user experiences that streamline the complex and confusing process of managing surgical waste. 
• Inform the creation of machine learning tools to amplify the quality of surgical waste reduction recommendations.
• Create seamless data pipelines and integrations that enable our highly scalable, always available platform. 
• Influence and guide critical design discussions that determine the future direction of our product.
• Gain access and connections to key members of the Twin Cities startup community.
• Help shape the culture of a new and growing engineering team. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience working as a software engineer or similar role
• Experience in web development with one or more of the following languages/frameworks: PHP, React, Python, Java
• Expertise working with relational database systems such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Demonstrable experience leading technical projects from start to finish (with or without assistance from other team members)
• An understanding of building systems to scale with large, often inconsistent data imports
• Action driven self-starter who enjoys improving existing processes
• A lifelong learning mindset with a desire to explore new ideas and connect them to their work
• Ability to work in an often ambiguous, fast-paced environment

Bonus Qualifications:

• Previous work with PHI or other sensitive data. Experience undergoing compliance audits is even better
• Experience in designing seamless, mobile-friendly user experiences
• A history or deep interest in working in startups or early-stage companies
• A background/experience in healthcare and/or supply chain
• (Extra plus) Experience specifically with Laravel, Apache Spark, Terraform, and/or AWS cloud services

Salary and Benefits:

• Expected salary range is between $100,000 - $140,000
• An equity package relative to the candidate’s skills and experience
• Unlimited vacation policy
• A healthcare stipend is available, full healthcare benefits will be available in 2026

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

Requirements

From your PASSION to ours

Midwest Yogurt, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Trade Manager, Foodservice based in Minneapolis, MN or Buffalo, NY preferably.

The Trade Manager for our Foodservice business at Lactalis Midwest Yogurt, Inc. (Yoplait, GoGurt, Oui, Ratio, Mountain High) is the financial engine behind our entire Foodservice commercial operation. This leader is responsible for the overall strategic design, financial modeling, governance, and control of all trade promotional funding and spending across every Foodservice channel of business. This includes managing trade spend for National Broadliners (e.g., Sysco, US Foods), National Chains, Power Regional Distributors, Buying Groups (UniPro), FMCs/GPOs, and all highly regulated channels (WIC, K-12). The primary objective is to maximize the Return on Investment (ROI) of every trade dollar, ensure forecasting accuracy, and instill best-in-class trade compliance and deduction management practices across the sales organization.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

Trade Investment Strategy & Planning: Own the annual and quarterly trade budget for the entire Foodservice P&L. Design, model, and recommend optimal trade structures by channel (Broadline, Chain, Regional, FMC, GPO, WIC/K-12) to align with commercial objectives and maximize net revenue.

Trade Governance & Compliance: Establish, document, and enforce company policies for all trade spending. Serve as the gatekeeper for all exceptions, ensuring that programs align with legal requirements, internal controls, and trade reporting standards.

Trade System Ownership: Oversee the end-to-end functionality and data integrity of the Trade Management system. Drive continuous improvement in trade planning, forecasting, and reporting capabilities across the organization.

Deduction Management & Leakage Control: Lead the cross-functional effort to minimize unauthorized deductions and trade leakage. Work closely with Finance and Sales to validate, investigate, and resolve all claims from distributors and customers in a timely manner.

Commercial Performance & ROI Analysis: Conduct robust post-contract analysis on major programs and promotions, providing the Vice President of Sales and executive leadership with actionable insights on where to reallocate funds to drive higher ROI and profitable growth.

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or a related field, MBA preferred
• Experience: 7+ years in Trade Management, Sales Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), with significant experience in a high-volume, promotional industry (Foodservice, CPG, or related Food Manufacturing).
• Technical Skills (preferred): Expert-level Excel modeling and hands-on experience as a power user of a major TPM platform (e.g., Vistex, SAP, BluePlanner, Blacksmith).
• Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of the P&L from Gross Sales to Operating Income, with proven success in managing and influencing trade spend to drive bottom-line results.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations to ours

Our client is seeking a senior Site Leader to oversee the full operation of a mid-sized manufacturing facility operating as a subsidiary of a larger global organization. The business continues to receive strong strategic investment and plays a critical role within the broader company. This opening is due to a planned retirement, creating a rare opportunity to step into an established operation with stability, executive visibility, and runway for continued growth.

This role functions as the top leader at the site and reports directly to the Divisional General Manager. The Site Leader carries full accountability for performance, culture, and long-term direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full P&L ownership
• Leadership of cross-functional teams across manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, finance, HR, fulfillment, and warehousing
• Execution of strategic initiatives that support growth, scalability, and operational excellence
• Driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Building and developing a strong leadership bench and performance culture
• Partnering with engineering and divisional leadership to align site strategy and investment
• Ensuring customer satisfaction, delivery performance, and operational reliability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business required; advanced degree preferred
• 8-10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience
• Demonstrated success owning P&L in a manufacturing environment
• Background in lean, operational excellence, or Six Sigma methodologies
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Excellent communication, judgment, and problem-solving capabilities

Opportunity:

The facility serves as a key contributor within a financially strong parent organization. This is a highly visible leadership role offering meaningful autonomy, executive-level exposure, and the opportunity to shape the next phase of the business.

*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:

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

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

Paid time off:

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

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

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

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

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

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

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

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

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

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

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

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave 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. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

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

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

Paid time off:

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

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

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

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

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

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

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

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

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

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

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

To view our privacy statement click here

To view our legal statement click here