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Central & Southern Illinois • Paid Internship • Summer / Flexible
This isn't a coffee-and-copies internship. You'll be on real job sites, working on real projects, learning how heavy civil construction actually gets built.
About KCIKinney Contractors is one of the fastest-growing heavy civil contractors in Illinois. We self-perform concrete paving, earthwork, utilities, and structures on IDOT and municipal projects — the kind of infrastructure work you're studying in school. Our revenue has grown substantially, and we're building a team that can keep scaling.
We're owner-operated, which means decisions are fast, politics are minimal, and interns don't get lost in the machine. You'll work alongside project managers, superintendents, and estimators who know your name.
What You'll Actually DoYou'll embed with our project management and field teams on active construction projects. The goal is simple: teach you how projects really work, from bid day to final closeout. Here's what that looks like day-to-day:
▸ Assist project managers with budgeting, scheduling, and production tracking
▸ Track and log change orders — learn how scope changes move through a project
▸ Verify field quantities for billing and help prepare pay applications
▸ Coordinate with subcontractors on scheduling and deliverables
▸ Perform plan takeoffs and attend pre-bid meetings with estimators
▸ Support project closeout activities — punch lists, final documentation, as-builts
▸ Spend time on job sites understanding how plans translate to dirt, concrete, and pipe
▸ Learn how to set up GPS / stringless equipment
Required:
▸ Currently pursuing a BS in Construction Management or Civil Engineering
▸ Ability to read construction plans and specifications
▸ Strong math and analytical skills
▸ Clear written and verbal communication
▸ Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites
▸ Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Preferred (not required):
▸ 1+ year of construction experience (field, office, college, or family business - it all counts)
▸ Familiarity with HCSS HeavyJob or HeavyBid
▸ Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, or Excel
▸ OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
Why Intern at KCIMost construction internships have you filing paperwork in a trailer. We'll put you where the work is — because that's where you learn. You'll get direct mentorship from experienced PMs and supers who want to teach, not just delegate.
We hire our best interns full-time after graduation. Several of our current employees started as KCI interns. This is a pipeline, not a placeholder.
What we offer:
▸ Competitive hourly pay
▸ Real project exposure — not busy work
▸ Direct mentorship from senior project managers and field leaders
▸ Flexible scheduling around your academic calendar
▸ A clear path to full-time employment for strong performers
- Help us build the roads to a better future.
Job Description
We’re a design-driven manufacturing leader seeking a qualified Design Engineering Manager to join our growing team. This is a newly created role designed to support continued expansion and strengthen our engineering leadership.
In this position, you will oversee both the Design Engineering and Project Engineering teams while collaborating closely with internal departments as well as external manufacturing and supply partners. The role focuses on implementing effective design strategies and processes while ensuring projects stay aligned with timelines, budgets, and performance goals.
This opportunity offers significant growth potential within a stable and rapidly expanding organization known for high-performing teams and strong operational leadership.
What’s Offered:
$135K–$140K base salary + guaranteed annual increasing bonus
Guaranteed annual pay increase
Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
30 days PTO starting + comprehensive benefits package
401(k) with company match
Strong career advancement potential within a fast-growing company
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the engineering design team to ensure high performance and productivity
Develop and implement scalable design strategies and engineering processes
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure project success
Drive innovation in manufacturability, including work with drawings and bills of material
Provide technical leadership and resolve complex engineering design challenges
Prepare and present design proposals and project updates to senior leadership
Requirements
8+ years of experience in engineering design of manufacturing, industrial, or processing equipment.
3+ years of leadership or management experience
3+ years of experience with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD or Inventor)
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Company Description
EllisLudell, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, has been a leader in the industrial laundry sector since 1898, offering cutting-edge equipment and solutions. Known for their expert engineering, they design advanced machinery such as Sideloader Washer/Extractor and WHISPERDRYer and provide innovative systems like the Uptime Intelligent Machine Management platform. Focused on sustainability, Ellis develops products that minimize water and energy consumption, reducing costs and environmental impact. With clients in industries such as healthcare, hospitality, and food processing, Ellis specializes in delivering customized solutions that enhance performance and efficiency. Their commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship solidifies their leadership in the industrial laundry industry.
Role Description
At EllisLudell, our Buyers don’t just place orders — they help keep production moving.
We design and manufacture engineered-to-order industrial laundry and water treatment systems used across North America. Every machine we build is different. Every project has a schedule. And every late part has the potential to delay customer shipments.
We’re looking for a mid-level Buyer who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys solving real problems — working directly with Engineering, Production, Customer Service, and suppliers to make sure materials arrive when they’re needed.
If you’ve ever found yourself chasing down a critical component so a build doesn’t stall… this might be the role for you.
What You'll Be Doing
- Issue purchase orders for mechanical, electrical, and fabricated components based on engineering BOMs and production schedules
- Monitor open orders and proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery
- Expedite late or critical materials to prevent production delays
- Communicate delivery risks or supply disruptions to internal stakeholders
- Collaborate with Engineering regarding design changes and part revisions
- Work with Production and Customer Service to align material availability with build schedules
- Participate in production meetings as needed
- Engage directly with shop floor personnel to identify and resolve material shortages
- Maintain purchasing data in ERP system
- Support vendor communication regarding order status, lead times, and pricing updates
- Identify opportunities to improve planning and reduce reactive expediting
- Participate in occasional supplier visits, particularly during onboarding or when addressing delivery/quality concerns
Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience working within an ERP system
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Effective communication skills across departments and with suppliers
Preferred (But Not Required)
- Experience in engineered-to-order or custom equipment manufacturing
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or BOMs
- Experience purchasing mechanical or electrical components
- Exposure to supplier performance management or vendor negotiation
- APICS certification or similar supply chain training
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience)
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
A leading organization in its sector is confidentially seeking a talented and experienced Co-Director of End User Computing to join its team for a 6-month contract-to-hire role in a hybrid capacity in the Chicago area. This pivotal leadership position will share responsibility for overseeing all aspects of end-user support and services, managing a team of managers and their respective teams to ensure seamless IT service delivery across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in managing large-scale IT operations, particularly within the context of mergers and acquisitions, and will be instrumental in driving system integrations and standardizing operational procedures during a period of significant growth and transformation.
- Leadership: Provide strategic direction to the End User Computing team, overseeing managers to foster a culture of excellence and ensure effective end-user support.
- M&A Integration: Lead the integration of IT systems and processes following recent mergers, unifying platforms to create a cohesive IT environment.
- Operational Excellence: Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and champion the use of the ITSM model and ServiceNow to optimize service delivery.
- Team Optimization: Regularly review and adjust team structure and roles to align with evolving business needs.
- Data-Driven Strategy: Use data and analytics to inform strategic decisions, measure performance, and present recommendations to leadership.
- Technical Oversight: Maintain a strong understanding of the technical environment, including the EPIC EMR system, and provide expert guidance to the team.
This role is onsite 3-4 days a week.
Job Summary:
Hands-on technician to assist with production troubleshooting and support projects to improve manufacturing methods. Assist manufacturing engineers to address equipment and tooling needs to reduce costs and improve product quality on fans, wheels, blower packages, and corresponding component parts.
Responsibilities:
- Under technical direction, troubleshoot and analyze manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions for high quality, efficient manufacturing solutions.
- Support workflow analysis, work methods, plant and department layouts for improved product flow in production.
- Help identify required tools, jigs and fixtures, or other new or special equipment required for new production or improvements to existing production lines.
- Assist in the development of justifications for the purchase of manufacturing equipment.
- Assist with the installation and debugging of production equipment.
- Update and maintain visual and written work guidelines.
- Update and maintain manufacturing routings.
- Assist in the development of manufacturing infrastructure to integrate or deploy new manufacturing processes.
- Perform time studies and monitor or measure manufacturing processes to identify ways to reduce losses, decrease time requirements, or improve quality.
- Perform other manufacturing tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering Technology. Must have a good mechanical aptitude of general machinery.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop data-driven solutions in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in Solidworks or similar 3D modeling package.
- Experience with manufacturing data analysis.
- Experience in Excel is preferred.
Job Family : Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization : Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location : Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education :
~ Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience :
~8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
~ Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
~ Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
~ Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
~ Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
Comfortable working as part of a global team
Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
Able to mentor less experienced engineers
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 30% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
We are seeking a highly skilled, technically proficient and detail-oriented Principal Mechanical Engineer with expertise in metal structures, frame design, pipes and fabrication to support the development of power and cooling infrastructure for data centers. This role is critical in designing robust mechanical systems that house and support electrical and thermal management equipment, ensuring structural integrity, manufacturability, and compliance with industry standards.
What will you do?
Experience designing and integrating hydronic systems including pumps, piping networks, valves, and heat exchangers for data center cooling applications.
Knowledge of fluid dynamics, pressure drop calculations, and pipe sizing for chilled water and glycol-based systems.
Understanding of installation constraints, maintenance access, and serviceability in large-scale mechanical infrastructure.
Design and develop mechanical frames, enclosures, and support structures for data center power and cooling products (UPS systems, battery racks, CRAC units, containment systems, LVS, MVS).
Perform advanced structural analysis using FEA tools to validate mechanical integrity under static, dynamic, seismic, and thermal loads.
Analyze load paths, stress concentrations, and fatigue life of structural components to ensure long-term reliability.
Design metal enclosures with considerations for airflow, thermal containment, EMI shielding, and environmental protection.
Evaluate and implement new materials, coatings, and fabrication technologies to enhance product performance and reliability.
Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
Create detailed CAD models and fabrication drawings, including weldments, sheet metal, and machined parts
Select appropriate materials and fabrication methods to optimize cost, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with electrical, thermal, and systems engineering teams to integrate mechanical designs with functional components.
Lead mechanical design reviews and contribute to cross-functional design validation efforts.
Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, specifications, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
Drive continuous improvement in mechanical design for manufacturability (DFM), cost reduction, and performance optimization.
Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve fabrication issues and ensure quality standards are met.
Support lifecycle management of mechanical components, including obsolescence planning and alternate sourcing.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical failures or field issues.
Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (in-row cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
Collaborate with compliance and certification teams to ensure mechanical designs meet global regulatory requirements (UL, CE, RoHS, REACH)
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
How will you get here?
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
Experience:
8+ years of experience in mechanical design and fabrication, preferably in data center, industrial, or power systems environment.
Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor) and FEA software (ANSYS, Abaqus).
Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes including welding, sheet metal forming, and machining is a must
Experience with structural design for heavy equipment or large assemblies, and familiarity with thermal and airflow considerations in enclosure design is required
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
Able to work independently with minimal oversight
Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations
Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
Effective at presenting information and responding to management, clients, and public queries
Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
Comfortable working as part of a global team
Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
Able to mentor less experienced engineers
Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Knowledge of regulatory and safety standards applicable to data center infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; Experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Citizen, U.Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type:
Secret Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Raytheon is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Systems Integration and Test II Engineer to join our team within the Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SETC) Discipline, supporting various Electronic Warfare (EW) and Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) Systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the full lifecycle of the product, from concept to deployment.
Every day will bring new challenges, requiring you to collaborate across disciplines to troubleshoot issues, perform data analysis, and implement solutions. The Systems Integration & Test II Engineer provides comprehensive systems engineering and integration test support by assessing program needs, planning and coordinating test activities, developing schedules, and executing test efforts from project initiation through system transition. The role involves addressing a wide range of technical challenges that require thorough information gathering, detailed analysis, and investigative problem‑solving to identify root causes and determine effective resolutions.
The following responsibilities are expected though not limited to for a Senior Systems Integration & Test II Engineer (EW)
Generate test plans/procedures for assessing Electronic Warfare (EW) system performance
Execute in-house and off-site test activities for system demonstrations and/or system sell-off.
Brief senior program management and engineering leadership.
Test EW hardware and software builds.
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline (preferably Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or Physics) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience
S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Experience writing requirements for EW/Radar system test events
Experience leading system test equipment and special test equipment development activities
Experience troubleshooting, testing, and integrating EW/Radar system test equipment
Experience modeling the performance of EW/Radar systems
Experience with integration of mixed signal modules into the next higher assembly
Experience with security requirements related to government testing
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (Cameo Enterprise Architecture), specifically using SysML. Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. Relocation Eligible – relocation assistance available for this position
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."
Mission
"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."
Positioning
The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.
This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.
Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.
Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.
Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.
Scope of Accountability
Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability
Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.
Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.
Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing
Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.
Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).
Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.
Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering
Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).
Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.
Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.
Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration
Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.
Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.
Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.
Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.
Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.
Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.
Core Technical Competencies
AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.
Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.
Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.
Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.
Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.
Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.
FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.
Leadership Competencies
Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.
Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.
Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.
Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.
Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.
Qualifications & Experience
12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.
5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.
Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.
Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.
Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.
Certifications:
Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional
Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect
Success Metrics
99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.
100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.
25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.
15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.
Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.
Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.
Summary Value Proposition
This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.
It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$145,000.00 - $267,000.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Location Details: Remote - United States
At GoDaddy, the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days), and some work entirely remotely.
This is a remote position, so you'll be working remotely from your home. You may occasionally visit a GoDaddy office to meet with your team for events or meetings.
This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.
GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.
Join our team
The GoCaaS (GoDaddy Content As A Service) team powers GoDaddy's generative AI platform. We enable internal teams to securely build, deploy, and scale AI capabilities across the company—driving innovation, productivity, and customer impact. Our platform supports 100+ large language models across multiple vendors (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, AWS) with 99.99% uptime, serving thousands of employees and dozens of teams.
What you'll get to do...
- Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team delivering critical AI platform capabilities while mentoring engineers to deliver quality software efficiently.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (product, design, and engineering leaders) to define and execute the GoCaaS roadmap and strategic initiatives.
- Drive platform excellence by ensuring reliability, scalability, and optimal developer experience for internal AI consumers.
- Champion engineering best practices, including CI/CD, observability, and secure software development across the organization.
- Collaborate with enterprise teams (security, data, infrastructure) to deliver enterprise-grade AI solutions while fostering a culture of experimentation and technical excellence.
Your experience should include...
- 6+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years in engineering management or tech lead roles.
- Proven leadership of backend/platform teams delivering production-scale services.
- Strong cloud infrastructure knowledge (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and distributed systems expertise.
- Hands-on programming skills in Python, Go, or Node.js with CI/CD and observability experience.
- Leadership and project management abilities, including stakeholder management and cross-functional project delivery.
You might also have...
- AI/ML Infrastructure Experience - Working with LLMs, RAG systems, or broader AI/ML infrastructure.
- Container Orchestration - Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker.
- Security & Privacy - Experience with secure data handling and privacy frameworks.
- Developer Platform Background - Experience building internal tooling or developer platforms.
- Leadership & Community Engagement - Passion for team building, mentoring engineers, and contributing to open-source initiatives.
We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. GoDaddy's benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.
About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunities more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us.
At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that's not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That's why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It's the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report, which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.
GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
