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Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Graphic Designer located in lower Westchester County area, easy commute from Yonkers or The Bronx. The Graphic Designer will be responsible for creating graphics, designing signage, developing branding elements, and working with our team to develop our company image.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating visual concepts and design elements
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field

Required qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• 18 years or older
• Reliable transportation to and from work
• Has (or willing to open) a checking account for direct deposit

Preferred qualifications:

• 1+ year of experience in the retail industry
• At least high school diploma or equivalent or higher

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Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $55/hour
• Location: Carlsbad, NM
• Assignment Duration: 12 months+
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours +
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a closely related position
• Associates degree in Drafting or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school
• General knowledge of 2D CAD software AutoCAD/Microstation/Bluebeam
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and frequent changes in priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software programs
• Read, write, and speak fluent English, especially as it applies to technical and business communications
• Strong in Oil & Gas
• High School diploma or equivalent required

Responsibilities:

• Transforms complex rough product designs into working documents using computer aided design (CAD)
• Develop computer generated drawings, isometrics, details, plans, schedules, and data sheets
• Prepare dimensional drawings for layouts and non-dimensional drawings such as one lines, etc
• Revises drawings based on instructions from engineers, etc
• Communicate effectively and work with other members of the design team of each individual project assignment. Interface management across disciplines
• Document control support, database administration, and progress reporting
• Coordination and communication of various issues among the company and contractor's engineering team that affect the discipline engineering drawings
• Keep Supervisor informed of discipline engineering progress, deviations, and execution concerns
• Support internal engineering general interest or Global Practice initiatives as requested by Supervisor

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is an American energy company operating principally in the U.S. and Canada, that specializes in the drilling and production of unconventional oil and natural gas assets. Our client has a reputation for efficient resource development, environmental stewardship and community involvement, with a drive to meet the growing challenges of the domestic natural gas industry.

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Art & Design.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

Please include a:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of your unofficial transcripts
- Three references

Official transcripts may be requested further into the selection process.

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

We are seekinga Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear to join the Orvis Team! Strongest preference is for someone in our Sunderland, VT office regularly. For candidates not local to Sunderland, expectation is one week/month in Sunderland.

As a Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear, you play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of our most innovative and technologically advanced fly fishing and hunting hard goods — work grounded by deep, first-hand angling experience, field knowledge, and real-world testing, not just concept or CAD. You are responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, quality, and market trends within the fishing tackle and hunting industry. This role combines technical expertise in materials and engineering with creative direction and team management. You will be a key leader on the Product Team, comprised of 2 direct reports as well as the lead designer of all reels, waders, and wading boots. You will partner with our Product Leadership Team to create clear roles and responsibilities, define our new processes, and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency. As a leader of multiple team members, you will inspire, guide, teach and elevate your team – owning their professional development and career paths.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to our Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and interfacing with multiple areas including merchandising, inventory management, marketing, finance, sourcing, wholesale, retail operations, manufacturing and ownership of the company. It is a director role that involves supervision of the Fish/Hunt Hard Goods product design, development/sourcing team. This is an exempt/ salary position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a customer-obsessed Fish and Hunt Hard Goods Product Design & Development/Sourcing Team
• Lead a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration across the organization
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for new product design and development that aligns to deliver the Assortment Strategy, thus ensuring alignment with market and customer needs as well as company and financials goals, specifically target retail, AUC and IMU across all Fish/Hunt Hard Goods products.
• Design Inspiration – Lead the Hardgoods / Innovation Design Kickoff, the Design “blank canvas” to push the Orvis brand forward and ensure that we are leaders in innovation.
• Design Partnership – Partner and collaborate with Soft Goods Designer on seasonal
• Design Kick Off, DDR and Line Adoption Meetings to ensure a One Orvis Design POV
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of product design and development for Fish & Hunt Hard Goods, from initial concepting and prototyping to field testing and manufacturing to on time product launch. Ensure that the Hardgoods PDD and Sourcing team is prepared on time for all milestones and inspire cross functional partners across all Hardgoods to prepare milestones and ensure they happen on time.
• Deliver the Line: Ensure that the products agreed upon through the Design Kickoff and Assortment Strategy deliver on time and are discussed at DDR 1, 2 and Final Line Adoption. Aim for 90% of products aligned upon launch on time.
• People Management - Coach the team by providing consistent and candid feedback to ensure great partnership and collaboration with cross functional partners. Guide team to have effective communication and influence decision making. Hold the team accountable for milestone preparation and on-time delivery of product.Inspire the team to make decisions in milestones to reduce swirl and to keep all key partners up to date.
• People Development – Develop and empower direct reports by coaching and mentoring to build skills and support individual career development
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship to associates within the organization.
• Market and Trend Analysis: Utilize expert knowledge of fishing and hunting techniques, gear preferences, and market trends to identify new opportunities and guide/influence product design decisions and to deliver an industry-leading Design Kickoff.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including leadership, marketing, sales, and customer service to ensure a cohesive user experience and effective product positioning, most importantly at key milestones.
• Vendor Management: Partner closely with our vendors to negotiate product pricing, ensuring financial goals are met – ensure vendors are clear on product design requirements within the cost parameters set to meet retail and IMU targets
• Budget Management – Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to ensure accurate operating expense budget forecasting and adherence to budgeted monthly/annual cost spend
• Calendar Management - Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to refine, enforce and adhere to seasonal development calendar dates and milestone meetings
• Quality Control: Responsible for the overall quality of the final product as measured by return rates and/or product recalls.
• Steward of the brand – Partner with Marketing and Brand Amplification team to align regular travel to regional training events, sales meetings, key wholesale accounts and industry trade shows. Knowledgeable of product performance, durability, and regulatory standards and maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends and competitors.
• Proactively recommend and/or execute new processes, procedures, SOPs to provide clarity and simplification for the Product Team
• Support the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and Chief Product & Creative Officer with projects and initiatives that benefit the entire organization
• Manage internal testing of all products in a way that is consistent with our brand standards
• Accountable for our field-testing program to ensure 90-day field testing is complete prior to SMS sample ordering PO placement
• Accountable for on-time delivery of photography, tradeshow, marketing and SMS rep samples
• Partner closely with Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to influence our manufacturing and vendor placement for Fish/Hunt Hard Goods Orvis branded products.
• Create relationships across our all-product categories to ensure we deliver a One Orvis experience for our customers.
• As a Director, think beyond your function.Proactively anticipate and solve problems that are One Orvis challenges. Give leverage to the leaders around you by taking on projects or solving problems that go beyond your function, therefore giving time back to those around you.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Education: A strong background in mechanical engineering or industrial design
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fishing rod, reel, wader, boot, packs, bags, apparel materials, design tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide teams, inspire innovation, and manage complex projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and partner in problem solving.
• Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions for design and production challenges.
• Real-world Experience: Practical, real-world fishing experience and an understanding of angler needs
• 10+ years of Product Design & Development experience with a proven track record of helping to create a positive, supportive and inspiring work environment
• 5+ years of experience managing a team with a proven track record of excellent leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills.Ability to inspire, support, coach, teach and direct team – and the ability to know which is needed in each situation. Empathetic, supportive, and direct leadership style.
• Highly proficient in cost estimating with baseline inputs, understand relationship between like for like style, COO, duties and freight
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Management of the team for on schedule design and development of best-in-class Orvis branded products
• Efficiency: reduced spin and reduced need for communication outside of milestones by maintaining process and calendar discipline
• Quality as measured by returns and recalls, as well as feedback from customers, sales personnel in retail and wholesale, and the endorsed guide network
• Margin rate, cost of goods and sourcing strategies for Orvis branded products
• Increase in sales and gross margin dollars

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

To access our California Applicant Privacy Notice, follow this link: learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online

About Kiln:

Kiln is a flex ­office and lifestyle brand. We deliver an exceptional experience that elevates the performance and lifestyle of our members through an ecosystem of people, products, places, and spaces.

Kiln launched in 2018 with locations in Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah. Today, we’ve grown to 21 hubs across the Mountain West, and we’re just getting started. As a leader in the flex-office movement, Kiln is shaping the future of hybrid work in the evolving landscape of commercial real estate.

Our Core Values

1: Human at the core

2: Achieve & Celebrate Together

3: Thoughtful and with Purpose

4: Always Evolving

5: Nothing short of Extraordinary

6: Scrappy & Ingenious

Our Mission

Our mission is to change the world within the workplace, elevating the quality of life for our members and enabling teams to build in new and creative ways. Our community lifts individuals, facilitates learning, and is creating a collective that is capable of things we cannot imagine.

Role Opportunity:

We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer to help shape what Kiln looks and feels like as we grow. This role sits at the intersection of space design, workplace design, and experience design. You will help create environments that influence how people work, connect, and move through a space.

You will work closely with our Creative Director as part of a small, in-house design team responsible for bringing new Kiln locations to life. From early concepts through final installation, your work will contribute to thoughtfully designed environments that support productivity, community, and hospitality. Your work will directly influence spaces experienced by thousands of members every day.

The Role:

This is both a technical and creative role for a designer who is equally comfortable producing detailed drawing packages and developing design concepts.

You will contribute to the space design, workplace design, and experience design of new Kiln locations while helping evolve the design language of the brand.

This includes space planning, test-fitting new sites, collaborating with architectural partners, and helping deliver environments that feel cohesive, layered, and intentional.

You will also participate in the development of The Kiln Series — our proprietary furniture and componentry line, which is a key part of Kiln’s long-term design strategy.

Key Relationships

• Kiln Build and Procurement team
• External architecture, construction, and manufacturing partners

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the Creative Director to deliver new site designs for Kiln
• Develop concept design ideas and spatial concepts for new locations
• Space plan and test-fit concepts into new sites
• Manage and produce detailed drawing packages for each location
• Work closely with the build and procurement team to ensure designs are delivered on time and on budget
• Collaborate with external architectural partners to produce construction design sets, attend site meetings, and participate in final installations and fit-outs
• Contribute to the development of The Kiln Series furniture and componentry line by creating shop drawings, reviewing engineering specifications, and evaluating prototypes with manufacturing partners
• Develop interior styling concepts for Kiln spaces and support the interior styling team
• Integrate Kiln’s graphic brand identity into physical environments
• Develop a deep understanding of coworking and how members interact with our spaces
• Participate in the Kiln member community and contribute to social media or brand storytelling when appropriate
• Support additional design initiatives as directed by the Creative Director

Experience and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in commercial interior design, workplace design, or hospitality environments
• A design sensibility that is layered, eclectic, and experience-driven rather than purely neutral or corporate
• Portfolio required demonstrating thoughtful commercial interior design work (hospitality experience highly valued)
• College graduate with a four-year degree preferred, but not required
• Highly proficient in CAD software, preferably Vectorworks
• Experience with space planning, commercial workplace design, and interior documentation
• Experience with rendering, visualization, and hand sketching for presentations
• Proficiency with Adobe Suite, Google Suite, Slack, and Asana, and comfort learning new SaaS platforms
• Understanding of ADA and commercial office code requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities across concurrent projects
• Demonstrates integrity, dependability, accountability, self-awareness, work ethic, and empathy
• Passion for and alignment with Kiln’s mission and values
• Willingness to travel. Valid passport required

What Kiln Offers

Salary: $85,000 – $100,000 depending on experience

• Supplemented Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible PTO + 10 paid federal holidays
• Complimentary gym membership at Kiln and partner locations
• 50% discount at Kiln cafés
• The opportunity to work within a small, creative team where your ideas matter — designing spaces from concept to completion and helping shape a design-forward brand that is still evolving
• Direct collaboration with Kiln’s Creative Director and founding team
• The ability to contribute to The Kiln Series, our proprietary furniture and componentry line
• The opportunity to see your ideas move quickly from concept to built space
• Work that blends space design, workplace design, and experience design
• The chance to shape environments that thousands of members interact with every day
• A design culture that values curiosity, craft, and thoughtful experimentation

Open date: August 27, 2025

Next review date: Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

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

Final date: Wednesday, Aug 26, 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.

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 UX Design, UI Design, and UX Research to teach one or more online courses each year for our Arts and Humanities department.

Courses are offered online:

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• Online instruction is delivered asynchronously through our learning management system (Canvas) or through synchronous live lectures (Zoom).
  
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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.

User Experience and User Interface (UX-UI) Design

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• Accessibility in UX Design
  
• Algorithmic Thinking & System Flows
  
• Content Design
  
• Diagramming and Prototyping for UX
  
• Essentials of User Experience (UX) Design
  
• Information Architecture
  
• User-Interface (UI) Design
  
• UX Design Portfolio
  
• UX for Emerging Technologies: Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  
• UI for Emerging Technologies: Voice User Interface (VUIs)
  

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• Qualitative User Research for UX
  
• Quantitative User Research for UX
  

Other UX-UI Design and UX Research Related Topics

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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 (Fixed Date).

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• 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 (fixed date 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.
  

UX-UI Design and UX Research Program and Courses: public/category/ ?method=load&certificateId=29918624&selectedProgramAreaId=11461&selectedProgramStreamId=15551

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• Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree required.
  

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• 5 or more years of professional industry work experience since degree, or 5 or more years of teaching experience since degree.
  
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  U.S.A. Residency and U.S.A. Work Authorization: All work must be performed in the United States, whether in person or online. For applicants who are not US citizens or permanent residents, a valid US work authorization is required for the duration of employment. Applicants should not expect the department to sponsor a work visa on their behalf.
  

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• Advanced degree in UX Design preferred.
  
• 5 or more years of professional industry work experience in UX design, artificial intelligence (AI), voice design, web design or development, product design, graphic design, interaction design, human computer interaction, human ergonomics, computer science, engineering/programming, cognitive science, psychology, anthropology, or sociology.
  
• Experience in User Research Methods (quantitative/qualitative).
  
• Proficiency in design thinking methodologies and their application to user-centered design challenges.
  
• Proficiency in one of the following for design tools: Figma, InVision, Miro, Mural, UXPin, or AI apps and plugins.
  
• Proficiency in Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
  
• Proficiency in one of the following for Voice User Interface (VUI) design courses: Voiceflow, Alexa Skill Kit (ASK), Action Builder (for Google Assistant), Mycroft, Web Speech API, etc.
  
• Experience writing technical content and project specs.
  
• Knowledge of existing and new technologies and constraints, including knowledge of artificial intelligence and its integration with user experience design.
  
• 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).
  

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  1) the top 3 course subject(s) you are applying for within the UX-UI Design and/or User Research disciplines;
  
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  3) please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and other/future UX-UI Design and/or User Research 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.

  
  

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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.

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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.

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The Efficiency Network, Inc. (TEN) is an independent energy-focused design/build contractor that provides building infrastructure upgrades and energy projects services to state, local, and federal government, K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, and large commercial and industrial customers. We help our clients address deferred maintenance, invest in infrastructure, improve the efficiency and sustainability of their buildings, and make their operations more resilient.

TEN applies state of the art technology, engineering, construction and project management concepts and practices, along with creative financing and ownership solutions, to deliver projects quickly and efficiently.

TEN is part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. family of companies.

Location : Pittsburgh HQ Hybrd 3 -days a week,

Summary:

Reporting to TEN’s Vice President, Engineering, the Director-Design Engineering is responsible for overseeing the development and supporting the delivery of multi-disciplined construction projects. This role ensures that all design outputs meet technical, regulatory, and quality standards while aligning with project objectives and client requirements. The Director – Design Engineering will collaborate closely with internal development, engineering, and construction teams while directing and managing external design professionals (architects and engineers) to translate conceptual designs into executable plan documents and constructable project strategies. The Director – Design Engineering plays a key role in ensuring that projects are designed in a safe and profitable manner and all associated project risks are identified and mitigated.

Location: The successful candidate is situated in the Pittsburgh, PA region and will work from the company’s office and a home-based office with travel to customer sites as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Design Phase Leadership & Commercial Strategy

• Lead and manage internal and external multidisciplinary design teams (architects, engineers, and consultants) through all phases of design within a Design/Build delivery model, from concept development through design completion.
• Define and control design scope, standards, schedules, and deliverables to ensure alignment with project objectives, contractual obligations, and client expectations.
• Lead and participate in commercial negotiations with owners, design consultants, and key trade partners related to design scope, fees, risk allocation, and change management.
• Facilitate design coordination and decision-making with clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners to resolve technical and commercial issues efficiently.
• Oversee development of coordinated, complete, and constructible design solutions that enable accurate pricing, competitive proposals, and predictable construction outcomes.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulatory requirements, and owner standards while balancing cost, schedule, quality, and risk considerations.
• Direct preparation and review of design submittals, equipment selections, and technical packages, ensuring commercial alignment and securing required client approvals.
• Validate evolving cost estimates, contingencies, and allowances throughout design development, identifying risks, opportunities, and value engineering options to protect and enhance project margins.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate design-related commercial risks, including constructability, scope gaps, escalation exposure, and design schedule impacts.
• Confirm designs are fully coordinated and commercially executable prior to construction handoff, minimizing downstream changes, claims, and margin erosion.

Construction Phase Design Oversight & Commercial Support

• Serve as the primary design authority during construction, providing technical leadership and commercial support to project managers, superintendents, and field teams.
• Support interpretation of drawings, specifications, and design intent while assessing cost, schedule, and contractual implications of design decisions.
• Review and respond to requests for information (RFIs), submittals, and design clarifications with a focus on minimizing commercial exposure and avoiding schedule disruption.
• Evaluate proposed field changes, substitutions, and value engineering initiatives for technical feasibility, constructability, cost impact, risk allocation, and contract compliance.
• Lead coordination with architects, engineers, design-assist partners, and subcontractors to negotiate and resolve design-related issues encountered during construction.
• Ensure all approved design changes are accurately incorporated into revised documents and as-built records, maintaining alignment with contract requirements.
• Monitor construction activities for adherence to approved design documents.
• Support commissioning, testing, and closeout activities to ensure systems perform as designed and contractual obligations are met.
• Maintain alignment between design intent, construction execution, and financial performance, actively supporting margin protection, change management, and dispute avoidance.

Education and Experience Required:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in detailed design, estimating, and commercial support within the building construction industry.
• Proven leadership managing multidisciplinary design teams in Design/Build environments.
• Demonstrated success in commercial negotiations with owners, consultants, and trade partners.
• Advanced proficiency in CAD/BIM platforms and design standards.
• Strong working knowledge of building codes, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to balance technical and commercial priorities.

Preferred:

• Leadership on large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary Design/Build projects.
• Direct involvement in contract negotiations, design fee agreements, and change management.
• Strong track record of providing commercial and risk-management support to project delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to offering an inclusive and accessible experience for all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to foster an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone has the opportunity to be successful.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, apply for a position, or participate in the interview process, connect with us at and describe the specific accommodation requested for a disability-related limitation.