Engineering Structures Jobs in Milstead Georgia Remote

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Foresite Group, we are honored to have been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For over the past 13 years. As a multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, and design firm with offices nationwide, we take pride in leading the industry with our collaborative and responsive services. Our success begins with our people. We work diligently to foster a growth-oriented culture that empowers our team to thrive professionally while maintaining a healthy work/life balance.

We want everyone to love working here as much as we do. Our diverse range of services includes Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Structural Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Wireless Services, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Safety, and Broadband Engineering. Each discipline is backed by a team of dedicated professionals committed to excellence and innovation. Join us and become part of a firm that values your growth and contributions, ensuring a fulfilling and dynamic career.

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Transportation Planner to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in analyzing, developing, and implementing transportation plans and projects that cater to the evolving needs of our growing community. Ideal candidates will possess a robust background in urban planning, transportation engineering, and public policy, coupled with a passionate commitment to sustainable transportation solutions. If you have the expertise and drive to shape the future of our community’s transportation landscape, we invite you to be part of our forward-thinking team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Transportation Planning:

• Apply diverse knowledge of transportation planning principles across a wide spectrum of projects.
• Define regional or local transportation planning issues, lead, or participate in public meetings or hearings to explain planning studies, and gather feedback from affected parties to achieve consensus on project plan recommendations.
• Develop and update transportation plans, policies, and programs that address current and future transportation needs.
• Stakeholder engagement: Work with government agencies, community groups, and the public to gather input and build consensus on transportation initiatives.
• Research and Development: Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and technological advancements to incorporate innovative solutions into transportation planning.
• Report Writing: Prepare detailed reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Policy Development: Assist in the development of transportation policies and regulations that promote safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and interpret transportation data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.

Project Management:

• Manage transportation projects from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Execute Tasks within project requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Transportation Engineering, Civil Engineering or related field.

Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of engineering experience in development of multi-modal plans. Experience with active transportation plans, complete street plans, corridor plans, and safety plans preferred.

Licensure: AICP or PTP certification preferred

Skills:

• Proficiency in transportation planning software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and integrity.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, including government officials, community organizations, and the public.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Exposure to a wide range of projects across engineering disciplines
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• A work-hard, play-hard mentality with regular social events and peer recognition programs
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Telemedicine + Teletherapy
• Wellness Program
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short + Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Flexible Schedules
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Floating Holiday
• Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Program

Are you ready to build a career in innovation? The QUIKRETE Companies is looking for a passionate individual to join our team at our state-of-the-art Engineering & Technical Center in Johns Creek, Georgia.

We're hiring for the role of Engineer to support our cutting-edge research and product development efforts. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of the construction industry.

At QUIKRETE®, we’re leaders in bagged concretes, mortars, and grouts—and we’re making big moves in the CASE market with waterproof membranes, moisture barriers, sealants, and specialty coatings. This role will primarily support our QUIKRETE® and Custom® Building Products product lines.

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What You’ll Do

As a pivotal member of our Research and Development team, you will take a hands-on approach to evaluating novel materials and advancing product formulations, driving our mission to accelerate innovation and deliver smarter solutions.

• Drive Product Development: Implement advanced technologies and industry expertise to develop new, high-performance products for both consumer and commercial construction markets.
• Qualify Materials: Design and execute rigorous experimental protocols to evaluate, test, and qualify new raw materials and alternate supplier sources.
• Optimize for Profitability: Engineer and optimize product formulations to drive cost savings and maximize profitability without compromising quality.
• Enhance Performance: Reformulate and redesign existing products to achieve superior performance metrics and meet evolving market demands.
• Mentor and Develop Talent: Supervise, train, and mentor laboratory technicians and junior engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Spearhead R&D Initiatives: Lead and manage the Research and Development (R&D) activities and project lifecycles for designated product categories.

What We’re Looking For

We believe that meaningful impact is driven by a strong technical foundation, relentless curiosity, and a drive to learn. While advanced degrees are welcome, they are not a prerequisite for success in this role.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Core Experience: 3+ years of hands-on experience in laboratory environments or field applications focused on cement, concrete, paints, coatings, or other construction materials.
• Preferred Expertise: Familiarity with analytical methodologies, product formulation, mechanical testing, Design of Experiments (DoE), cement chemistry, and adhesives or coatings is highly desirable.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Problem Solving: Exceptional critical thinking abilities, utilizing logic and reasoning to evaluate complex challenges and optimize solutions.
• Quantitative Acumen: Strong applied mathematics skills, including proficiency in algebra and complex unit conversions.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the proven ability to translate complex technical results and recommendations into clear insights for diverse, cross-functional audiences.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous and analytical approach to all lab work, data collection, and reporting.
• Team Fit & Attitude: Highly motivated and dependable, with a strong desire to develop professionally within a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-focused environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent use of hands and arms for reaching, grasping, and fine motor manipulation.
• Capacity for intermittent standing, walking, turning, sitting, squatting, stooping, and bending.
• Ability to safely carry up to 25 lbs., lift/lower up to 50 lbs., and push/pull up to 100 lbs. (with material handling equipment assistance).
• Potential (non-local) travel up to 50%

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What You’ll Gain

• Professional Growth: We offer in-depth training, technical certifications, and clear career development paths.
• Supportive Culture: Work with experienced mentors in a friendly, collaborative setting.
• Flexibility & Independence: Manage your workflow with autonomy, backed by a strong support system.

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Our New Home in Johns Creek

Our brand-new, 70,000+ sq. ft. Engineering & Technical Center in the northern suburbs of Atlanta is a hub of innovation. It features:

• Advanced analytical and physical testing labs
• Environmental conditions controlled in all laboratories
• Scale-up and engineering development labs
• Modern offices and collaborative spaces

Johns Creek offers a vibrant lifestyle with a booming tech scene, great food, and a high quality of life, making it the perfect place to grow your career and enjoy your life outside the lab.

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Why Choose QUIKRETE®?

We offer competitive salaries and a full range of benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and personal loss coverage
• Supplemental Life insurance options
• 401(k) plan with generous QUIKRETE® match

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QUIKRETE® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

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Let’s build the future—together. Apply now and make your mark at QUIKRETE®.

About The QUIKRETE Companies

An industry pioneer known for its iconic and unmistakable yellow bag of concrete mix, The QUIKRETE® Companies was founded in 1940. Over the last 85 years, The QUIKRETE Companies has strategically acquired leading brands that allow us to be a single source of supply for nearly every element of any construction project. Our brands have earned a reputation for quality, consistency, and performance, making us a reliable choice for commercial and residential building, repair, and rehabilitation products. As we continue to contribute to the growth and health of our country's structure and infrastructure, we truly are What America's Made Of®.

Skilled software engineering developer needed for an opportunity to contribute to the growth of innovative technologies in the construction industry. As a Software Developer, you will play a vital role in expanding and improving the company's future technologies. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity, on site in Johns Creek, GA.

About the role:

• Gather necessary information and requirements from business leaders to gather requirements and complete a project. Develop and maintain project scopes, progress reports, and updates.
• Develop, create, maintain, and continually upgrade software ranging from desktop to web-based depending on requirements.
• Perform engineering calculations and provide technical support during project development.
• Research and understand the technical aspects of the construction products industry in relation to internal and external customer needs and outlook.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and materials relative to our business.
• Research adjacent markets for product and technology opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the full cycle of product development and design to successfully bring products to market.

Qualifications:

• Technical degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred. An equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• 2+ Years experience in C#, SQL, JS, Visual Studio, API integration, and Front end UI development is required.
• Preferred technical skills include familiarity with Azure, Git, , WPF, Winforms, HTML, CSS, Python, and AutoCAD/Fusion 360/Inventor/Solid Works.
• Must be hands-on, highly motivated, and energetic.
• Must possess demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to take ownership of product development projects and lead projects to successful completion – Full stack development.
• A high level of detail orientation, analytical skills, and problem-solving is necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Engineering experience and engineering project management skills are preferred.
• Experience in performing engineering design and analysis and the development of 3-D solid models utilizing Autodesk or similar software are preferred.

Contract Project Coordinator – Hardware / New Product Introduction (NPI)

Our client is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the execution of new product introduction (NPI) programs for hardware-based products. This role will work closely with program leadership and cross-functional teams to keep initiatives organized, transparent, and moving forward.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys driving execution, coordinating technical teams, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks in complex product development environments.

The position is a 3–4 month contract with a hybrid schedule and occasional onsite meetings in Duluth, GA.

What You’ll Do

• Support coordination of hardware new product introduction (NPI) programs
• Attend key program meetings and produce clear meeting minutes and action tracking
• Maintain and follow up on action items and cross-team dependencies
• Help ensure Jira tasks, milestones, and updates remain accurate and current
• Assist in preparing program reporting and leadership updates
• Maintain organized program documentation and materials
• Provide execution support that enables the Program Manager and technical teams to focus on delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting cross-functional programs or product development initiatives
• Exposure to hardware product development, manufacturing, or NPI environments
• Technical acumen and ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams
• (Experience with electronics, wireless, or RF-based systems is a plus)
• Hands-on experience using Jira for task tracking
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaboration tools

Why This Role

You’ll help provide the execution discipline and operational structure that keeps complex programs running smoothly. Your work will directly support the successful launch of new hardware products by ensuring communication, coordination, and task tracking remain aligned across teams.

**This role is 100% onsite in Duluth, GA and not remote or hybrid.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Engineering Operations, the Product Owner will manage business requirements, enabling software development for OS, Platform, DevOps, SDK, API and Systems products.

Responsibilities

• Intake new feature requests
• Create business requirements to enable delivery of software addressing market, customer and/or business problems
• Provide product vision to development teams
• Work with Project Managers and Engineering Managers to estimate development, including dependencies across teams
• Maintain prioritized product backlog based on business value
• Evaluate change requests
• Define product requirements and acceptance criteria
• Lead business case development
• Participate in defect triage to help define priority based on business considerations
• Create measurable criteria to evaluate product, estimates, delivery, and cost
• Expected travel: 10% or less

Skills/Requirements

• Experienced professional in developing and leading execution of software development in a fast-paced, technology product development environment
• Experience gathering technical requirements and change management
• Experience working on and leading cross-functional projects
• Experience working with and leading project resources not under direct control (both external and internal)
• Experience in leading the delivery of products from design & development teams to internal or external production teams.
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional projects concurrently
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Owner
• Bachelors degree required; BS in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
• Agile Scrum Certifications (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic Marketing) preferred
• Gaming experience a plus

Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen

*Posted positions are not open to third party recruiters and unsolicited resume submissions will be considered free referrals.

AGS is an equal opportunity employer.

ELECTRONIC REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Job Type: Permanent

Available Locations: Berkeley Lake, GA

Leading the charge of developing cutting edge hardware systems.

Collaborative and highly skilled cross-functional team.

Shaping the future of computing in key industries, turning ideas into reality.

That is what we do at J-Squared.

Are you passionate about using disruptive technology to solve problems previously unachievable? Are you excited about the latest innovations that are allowing us to create more powerful hardware in smaller form factors? Do you like getting your hands dirty while driving results and collaborating with colleagues? If this interests you, then we have an opportunity waiting for you!

What will your typical day look like?

As an Electronic Repair Technician, you will report to the Lab Manager. You will work with a cross-functional team, including other repair technicians, production assemblers, account managers, technical support, and operations to support customers to ensure success and satisfaction.

Specifically, your responsibilities will include:

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair circuit boards and electronic assemblies (HMI’s, AC/DC drives, power supplies, displays, controllers, amplifiers, etc.) with limited or no schematics and technical documentation.
• Component level testing an asset.
• Above average skill in debugging and repairing digital electronics to the component level would be an asset
• Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation
• Test electrical and mechanical components and systems
• Assemble and dis-assemble electrical and mechanical components and systems as required.
• Set up and operate specialized and standard test equipment to diagnose, test and analyze the performance of electrical and electronic components, assemblies and systems.
• Provide feedback to engineering and operations groups regarding first time assemblies.
• Complete repair on assemblies that have failed during one of the post-assembly tests.
• Assist in product validation and testing when required.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement
• Maintain 5S of your work area.
• Assist in inventory, packaging, shipping, receiving.
• Other duties as assigned.

About Our Team

J-Squared has over 30 years of experience excelling in operationally demanding performance environments. Our ruggedized products and solutions are innovative, needs driven, and focused on quality and reliability. Our Octagon Systems line of products is a global leader in rugged computer systems built for use in extreme environments such as mining, military, transportation, and marine. We architect and manufacture systems that work no matter what.

J-Squared’s significant growth has resulted in the company expanding its team to meet this increased demand.

Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You

For a candidate to be successful in this role, the key qualifications include:

• Minimum College Diploma, Electronics Engineering Technician or Technologist
• Minimum 2 years experience with electronics required
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair circuit boards and electronic assemblies with limited or no schematics and technical documentation.
• Component level testing an asset.
• Ability to understand assembly instructions and technical documentation.
• Experience in general electronics assembly with knowledge of Continuous Improvement/Lean Manufacturing concepts is an asset.
• Familiarity with hand assembly tools.
• Experience with PCBA – IPC inspection is an asset.
• Soldering experience is required.
• Any mechanical and/or electro-mechanical skills are an asset
• Windows, Office and Linux/Ubuntu skills are an asset.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English.

Take The Next Step

Please submit a cover letter and CV through the Job Posting on LinkedIn. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

J-Squared respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and provides accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout any recruitment process, once made aware of a need for accommodation. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate so in your application.

Company Description

The QUIKRETE® Companies is the largest manufacturer of packaged concrete and cement mixes across the United States and Canada, serving both the commercial building and home improvement industries. With over 90 manufacturing facilities in North America, Puerto Rico, and South America, QUIKRETE® ensures extensive distribution and product availability. The company is recognized for its innovative and high-quality product offerings, developed at its state-of-the-art Technical Center. For more information, visit Engineer (AE): Full Time: Salary

Job Description: In this position, the candidate must have robot experience and a basic understanding of PLCs and how they operate. The AE will be the main contact for project development and execution, in addition to being able to demonstrate a high level of multi-tasking, at times. Robot system integration and remote plant support will be two key responsibilities of the Automation Engineer in this fast-paced opportunity.  This job is located at the Quikrete Corporate Engineering office (Johns Creek, GA) and will require travel to company plant sites (30-40%)

Prerequisites:

-         Education: Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree

-         3+ years of experience with Robotics (Fanuc is a plus).

-         Travel: 30-40% and MUST be willing to travel on short notice.

-         Clean background check/drug test required.

-         Allen Bradley PLC/HMI experience is a plus.

-         Knowledge of AutoCAD and how to use it.

-         Must be able to work independently as well as within a team setting.

-         Project leadership and accountability are critical for this position.

-         Must promote a safe working environment along with good housekeeping practices.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

ENGINEERING:

-         The use of AutoCAD will be required to create system layout and part drawings.

-         Properly maintaining and documenting orders for each projects budget.

-         Developing robot simulations to achieve the most efficient production rates.

-         PLC programming. Must be able to modify and read PLC programs.

-         Robot programming for material handling applications.

ASSEMBLY:

-         General fabrication (i.e., drilling, tapping, cutting, welding).

-         Electrical wiring of motors, safety devices, and control panels.

-         Conveyor assembly which includes power, sensor wiring/mounting, and troubleshooting.

-         The AE should be able to create, read, modify, and follow electrical and mechanical prints.

-         Wire and component labeling to correspond with the system prints.

CHECKOUT/PRE-SHIP:

-         System testing, debugging and optimization to ensure company standards and productivity goals are achieved.

-         Plant acceptance testing with plant personnel and upper management at Corporate ENG.

-         Machine teardown and shipment preparation.

-         Operators’ manual creation for plant use.

AUTOMATION SYSTEM COMMISSIONING:

-         System debug and start up.

-         Operator training on safety, operation, and troubleshooting.

-         Ensure system is operating per the Plant acceptance testing.

-         Provide daily commissioning updates.

-         Coordinating with the Regional Engineer and Automation Technicians to get robot systems installed, debugged, and commissioned based on corporate specifications and standards.

LONG TERM SUPPORT:

-         Providing remote support to plants from the Johns Creek office via company network.

-         Staying in touch with preventative and predictive maintenance situations.

-         Providing part numbers and vendor contacts to plant management.

-         Provide urgent onsite assistance in down situations that may include travel on short notice.

Company Benefits:

-         Medical, Dental, and Vision plans available.

-         Company Credit Card for travel expenses. No out-of-pocket expense for business use.

-         401K + 401K Matching after 6 months of employment.

-         2 weeks of vacation per year. First year is prorated. 

-         11 Company Paid Holidays

-         Participation in Company Discretionary Bonus Program

-         Cell phone, laptop, and tools will be provided.  

Security Sales Executive – Structured Cabling & Critical Infrastructure

Mileage Reimbursement + Profit Share + Full Benefits

Benefits Include: Health Insurance, 401(k), Profit Sharing

Status: Full-Time

We Are Actively Interviewing

We are seeking a driven, technology-minded Security Sales Executive who thrives in a fast-paced environment and knows how to build lasting client relationships. This role is ideal for someone with security sales experience who understands the value of structured cabling and critical infrastructure solutions. If you are self-motivated, internally driven, and ready to grow with a company that rewards performance, we want to speak with you.

We believe in doing business the right way: tell the truth, do your best, make it right if something goes wrong, and communicate consistently. Our team rolls up their sleeves, supports one another, and takes pride in delivering real value to clients.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and grow new business within security systems and structured cabling markets
• Leverage existing industry relationships to generate qualified opportunities
• Sell solutions supporting critical infrastructure environments
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution
• Maintain consistent communication with clients and leadership
• Represent the company with integrity and professionalism

What We’re Looking For

• Proven security sales experience
• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems
• Established industry network and relationship-building skills
• Experience selling into or supporting critical infrastructure environments
• College degree or military background preferred
• Highly self-motivated with a strong internal drive
• Excellent communication skills
• Team-oriented mindset — willing to roll up your sleeves
• Technology-minded with a solutions-focused approach

What We Offer

• Mileage reimbursement
• Profit sharing program
• Health benefits
• 401(k)
• Opportunity for growth within a supportive, high-performance team

About Us

We operate at the intersection of technology, construction, and real estate. Our global brands are leaders in the digital twin movement, transforming how the built environment is documented, managed, and understood—from ground-up construction through long-term asset operations.

Our clients include owners, developers, general contractors, architects, engineers, and public entities working on some of the most complex projects in the built world.

Your Role

As a Sales / Account Executive you will help drive new business to our industry leading software and services. Day to day responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate meetings with construction clientele at all levels, with a focus on Owners/Agencies, Architects/Engineers, General Contractors, and Construction Managers
• Work closely with Client Solutions and Inside Sales teams for market penetration through outbound prospecting, trade shows, networking, etc
• Leverage personal network and social media (ie Linkedin) for market education and promotion of Multivista services
• Identify, develop and grow client relationships at an account and project basis
• Effectively demonstrate Multivista’s solutions, specific to client/project needs (Multivista Webcam, UAV/Drone, Progress Photography, Laser Scanning, +++)
• Manage activities, meetings, and opportunity history from initial contact to internal handover utilizing a highly customized CRM (Salesforce) and lead database (Dodge Construction Data)
• Speak to Hexagon Multivista ancillary services (ie "Create" + "Analyze") to identify opportunities for expanded offerings
• Support field technology initiatives & project operations across your designated region

Location

Peachtree Corners, GA

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years experience in construction or technology related sales
• Self-motivated, competitive mindset with desire to maximize company revenue and personal income
• Strong communicator who is comfortable on the phone and in virtual / in-person meetings
• Comfort working with others; strength in communication and teamwork
• Coachable, organized, and disciplined
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with CRM (Salesforce strongly preferred) and related systems (ie Microsoft SharePoint/TEAMS)
• Strong understanding of the construction, engineering, or technology industries is a plus

Compensation

Total compensation may range from $60,000–$150,000+ (base salary + incentives), uncapped, based upon performance.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance
• Company-sponsored 401(k) with employer match
• Company-paid life insurance
• 2 weeks paid vacation plus company holidays

*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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