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QA Automation Engineer

$90,000 - $111,000 per annum

Remote 6 days ago

Job Description

Pecan POS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our point-of-sale (POS) platform used by hospitality businesses.

You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA specialists to improve software quality, reduce regression risk, and support continuous integration and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where quality and innovation are critical to delivering reliable transaction systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and API testing
Create and execute automated regression, integration, and end-to-end tests
Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery
Perform API testing and validate system integrations
Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to quality improvements
Maintain test environments and test data for consistent automation execution
Participate in code reviews and support quality engineering best practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in software testing and automation
Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks
Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured
Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#
Experience with SQL and database validation
Understanding of Agile development and the software testing lifecycle
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience testing POS systems, fintech platforms, or payment processing systems
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6

What We Offer

Fully remote work environment
Competitive salary
Opportunity to work on mission-critical transaction systems
Collaborative engineering-focused culture
Professional development and growth opportunities

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Senior Java Developer (Java, Spring Boot, AWS) - 100% Remote

🏢 Optomi

Salary not disclosed

Dallas, TX, Remote 2 days ago

Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
AWS Cloud experience
Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Instructor Pool - Online Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, andCybersecurity Programs - UC Berkeley Extension

✦ New

🏢 University of California-Berkeley

Salary not disclosed

San Francisco, CA, Online 1 day ago

Position overview

Position title:
Instructor (Non-Senate, Non-Tenure Track)

Salary range:
The compensation model varies depending upon the course delivery format. For a synchronous Live Online course, a reasonable estimate for this position is $3,000 -$4,000 total per course. For an asynchronous Start Anytime Online course, this position is paid $165 per final student course grade submitted each month; a reasonable estimate ranges from $660 - $21,285 total per course; and monthly payments typically begin within 6 months after the course start date. Instructor compensation is determined by course length, number of units, enrollment, budgetary considerations, and other factors.

Percent time:
Part-time by agreement on a course-by-course basis.

Anticipated start:
Some appointments may begin as early as the spring semester.

Review timeline:
Applicants are considered for positions as needs arise; the existence of this applicant pool does not guarantee that a position is available. The applicant pool will remain in place for 9-12 months; those interested in remaining in the applicant pool beyond the advertised final closing date must reapply.

Position duration:
Length of courses differs depending on the subject, level, format/schedule, and credits taught. For the fall, spring, and summer semesters, course length typically ranges from approximately 10 to 12 weeks. For asynchronous online start anytime courses, agreement length typically ranges from 9 to 18 months. Further course agreements may be assigned based upon program needs, meritorious performance, and funding availability.

Application Window

Open date: November 21, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Mar 16, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX), the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley, has been building bridges between UC Berkeley and the public since 1891. UNEX serves the professional and continuing education goals of thousands of people each year and plays an essential part of the University mission to: extend the research and scholarship of UC Berkeley to a global community; increase access to higher education for non-traditional, online, and international students; and improve the workforce. UC Berkeley Extension is a part of the division under the leadership of the Dean of Extended Education that also includes Berkeley Summer Sessions, Berkeley Study Abroad, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.

UC Berkeley Extension invites applications for a pool of qualified, dynamic instructors with a commitment to professional and continuing education in Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity to teach one or more online courses each year for our Engineering, Technology, and Environmental Management department.

Courses are offered online:

Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
Most synchronous live online lecture courses are offered in the evening and on the weekend (U.S.A. Pacific Time).

Course Subjects

We are seeking qualified applicants who possess current subject matter expertise and/or teaching knowledge in (but not limited to) the following course subjects. For program and course descriptions, please refer to the departmental link below.

Data Analytics and Data Science

Introduction to SQL
Introduction to Databases
Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence
Data Visualization
Introduction to Data Analytics
Python for Data Analysis
R for Data Analysis
Data Analytics Capstone
Introduction to Big Data
Introduction to Data Science
Introduction to Machine Learning Using Python
Machine Learning and Deep Learning
Artificial Intelligence Foundations
Data Science Capstone

Software Development and Advanced Software Development

Introduction to C Language Programming
C++ Programming
First Course in Java
Programming Python
Data Structures and Algorithms
Front-End Web Development
JavaScript Frameworks
Modern Web Applications and Cloud Computing
Software Design Patterns
Software Quality Assurance
Software Development Capstone
Java: Discovering Its Power
Mastering Python
Back-End Development with Java/Python
Web Software Security Frameworks
Advanced Databases
Advanced Software Development Capstone

Cybersecurity

Advanced Network Cybersecurity and AI Monitoring
Cybersecurity AI Risk Management and Governance
Automated Cybersecurity Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Advanced Topics in AI Cybersecurity and Capstone

Other Data, Programming, Software Development, or Cybersecurity Courses or Subjects

(please specify in your cover letter)

General Duties

The department seeks candidates who can support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Specific duties and expectations will vary depending on the method of instruction including: Synchronous Live Online (Zoom); or Asynchronous Online (Start Anytime).

For synchronous instruction (live online courses), duties include but are not limited to: syllabus development; assignment development; lesson planning for class meetings; preparing and submitting required texts and course materials; reviewing and updating Canvas course site; and delivering lectures, presentations, and learning activities for all required hours of instruction.
For asynchronous instruction (start anytime online courses), duties include but are not limited to: reviewing the syllabus and pre-populated online course content; learning and utilizing Canvas classroom management tools; and requesting any training needs from the Program Director or Department Director.
For all instruction (regardless of course format) duties include but are not limited to: completing required trainings as mandated by the UC Presidential policies; responding to student questions and learning needs in a timely manner; grading student assignments and posting final student grades to the instructor portal in a timely manner; utilizing University-approved course support platforms including the Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, Instructor Portal, Google Workspace, etc.; reviewing and following University and departmental policies, logistics, and other guidelines as published on the departmental Instructional Resource Site; and responding to other requests from the Program Director or Department Director in a timely manner.

U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization

All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity Programs: academic-areas/technology-and-information-management/#!?tab=programs&availability=all

Data Analytics, Data Science, Software Development, and Cybersecurity Programs: academic-areas/technology-and-information-management/#!?tab=courses

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

5 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree.

Preferred qualifications

6 or more years of professional industry work experience in the course subject.
Advanced degree in course subject preferred.
Teaching, training or coaching experience in the course subject, within a U.S. corporate environment, or at a U.S. college/university institution.
Experience in creating syllabi, learning objectives, lectures/presentations, learning activities, assignments, assessments, exams, and quizzes.
Experience teaching online and/or developing academic content for online courses.
Ability to convey conceptual and complex ideas and information.
Ability to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.
Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills (English).
Effective organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to collaborate with colleagues and work within a team environment.
Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) instructional and other technology, such as: Learning Management Systems (Canvas); lecture/presentation capture applications (Panopto); online video conferencing (Zoom); Microsoft Office (Word and PowerPoint); file sharing (Google drive or Dropbox); and Google Workspace tools (email, calendar, docs, sheets, slides, etc).

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae or Resume - Your most recently updated C.V. or resume.
Cover Letter - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts, accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

(Optional)
Sample Syllabi and/or Teaching Evaluations (Optional)

Reference requirements

References are requested from candidates at the interviewing stage, and references are only contacted for finalists.

Apply link:
JPF05017

Help contact:

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

Job location
San Francisco Bay Area, California, U.S.A.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

🏢 American Medical Association

Salary not disclosed

Chicago, IL, Hybrid 3 days ago

Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Engineering & AI Enablement

Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
cases.
Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake).
Develop highperformance
data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation.
Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency.
Build model-ready data sets and feature
pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs.
Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
signals.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

Embed data governance, metadata standards,
lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows.
Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
retention, and access standards.
Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
obligations.
Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.

Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization

Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues.
Implement observability tooling, alerts,
logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability.
Support cost governance by optimizing compute
resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture.
Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
Collaborate with business units to understand
data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
technologies within assigned initiatives.
Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.

Staff Management

Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
for staff.
Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
skills to support career development.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
Experience in people management preferred.
Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
transformation frameworks.
Experience designing and operationalizing
ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
CI/CD processes.
Solid understanding of data modeling,
structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design.
Experience implementing governance and quality
controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows.
Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
networking, and security best practices.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
technical and business teams.
Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns.
Experience with infrastructureascode
(Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Power BI Developer

✦ New

🏢 Mastech Digital

Salary not disclosed

Remote, Oregon 1 day ago

W2 Only , Position is Contract to hire

Title: Power BI Developer

Duration: 4-6 Months + Contract to hire

Location: Remote

This role at Client is as unique as it is rewarding because of the AF IPAAL Values (Integrity, Passion, Accountability, Achievement, Leadership) and TRI Model (Trust, Respect, Inclusion).
This role will serve as a launchpad for a data career for candidates who are passionate about data. As a Power BI Analytics Developer on our Data Insights & Innovation team, the candidate will be a key player from day one. The role offers hands-on experience in building real reports and dashboards using Microsoft Power BI that users need to make critical decisions. The candidate will work closely with senior analysts and business stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain interactive Power BI reports and dashboards.
This is an excellent opportunity for the candidate to gain real-world experience in the full lifecycle of analytics development, from data modeling to visualization, in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Departmental Expectation Of Employee

Adheres to AF Policy and Procedures and the AF IPAAL Values and TRI Model
Acts as a role model within and outside AF.
Performs duties as workload necessitates.
Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.
Communicates regularly with the departmental leader about department issues.
Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform duties of the position.
Meets Department productivity standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in development of Power BI reports and dashboards to replace existing reports and dashboards in WebFOCUS
Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of reports.
Assist in development of clear, compelling, and user-friendly visualizations that tell a story and facilitate data-driven decision-making.
Document data sources, report logic, and development processes to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability

Key Opportunities

Hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power BI and potentially connecting to various data sources
A deep understanding of how data analytics drives key business decisions across different functions
Experience working in a professional Agile/Scrum environment, managing tasks, and meeting deadlines.
Mentorship from experienced data professionals and opportunities for networking.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Renewable Energy, or a related field.
Basic experience with Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or a similar data visualization tool.
Understanding of database concepts and data modeling.
Basic knowledge of SQL.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Americans With Disability Specifications Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position requiring reliable high-speed internet access and a dedicated workspace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Membership Coordinator (Hybrid-Friendly; Temporary-to-Hire Opportunity)

🏢 Hawthorne Lane

Salary not disclosed

Arlington, VA, Hybrid 2 days ago

As a Membership Coordinator (temporary-to-hire) for this well-established membership nonprofit, you will be the first point of contact for members and customers via phone and email. You will provide support to members, providing the highest quality of service throughout the full lifecycle of the membership. The ideal professional has prior experience in customer or client service, membership retention, or membership support, ultra-superior communication skills, and the ability to handle inquiries with professionalism and care. If you enjoy helping others and solving problems, this opportunity could be a great fit for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Support the member renewal processes, working closely with internal stakeholders.
Provide direct assistance to members and customers via all channels (phone and email) regarding inquiries, renewals, and general account needs.
Support member engagement by answering questions about benefits, events, and policies.
Assist members with online access and troubleshoot technical issues as needed.
Accurately update and maintain records in the membership database.
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely responses to member concerns.
Represent the membership team at events as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

A nonprofit environment where member experience is a top priority.
Hybrid work model with 3 days in-office per week.
Global, mission-driven nonprofit.

What We’re Looking For:

Customer-focused. You have at least two years of customer service, client relations, membership support or adjacent experience. You enjoy helping others and are skilled at delivering excellent service.
Degreed. You have an undergraduate degree.
Highly communicative. You are professional, articulate, and comfortable handling inquiries across multiple channels.
Organized. You can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
Tech-savvy. You’re comfortable with databases and CRM systems, as well as Microsoft Office tools.

Essential to Hawthorne Lane’s success is our ability to attract talent from a range of backgrounds. Our network reflects the diverse community around us, and we believe in a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote)

🏢 Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Salary not disclosed

Kalamazoo, Michigan, Remote 4 days ago

Description:

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.)

Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.

In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.

Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned

TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready

Requirements:

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels

ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.

*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.

WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:

• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs

This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.

Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.

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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer (Remote) (Youngstown)

🏢 Sigma Technologies, Ltd.

Salary not disclosed

Youngstown, Ohio, Remote 4 days ago

Description:

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Youngstown, OH / Remote (U.S.)