of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting and construction. Our work leans toward heavy civil, design-build transportation, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions.
We frequently function as prime consultant and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. Key Responsibilities (or) Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Produce civil design plans for site development including: grading and paving, storm drains, sewer, and water for various land development projects Produce
specifications, construction support, cost estimating, geotechnical coordination Research materials and assemblies for design and construction drawings Conduct site visits and assist with documenting findings Prepare project proposals, interface and coordinate with clients Perform analysis of water and sewer systems Lead projects or design tasks with support of CAD and engineering staff Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team of engineers Willingness to work on a variety of projects Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members Example of Projects: Ports Dredging, Environmental Cleanup, and Marine Habitat Mitigation sites Industrial Site
Developments Shipyards Fisheries Engineering Cruise Terminals Small Boat Harbors and Marinas Ferry Terminals Railway Infrastructure Industrial Stormwater Treatment Airports and Fixed Base Operator Developments Design-Build Transportation Infrastructure Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 5-10 years of civil design experience with a PE in the State of Washington or ability to get reciprocity B.
S. in Civil Engineering Advanced Auto CAD Civil 3D Arc GIS, Micro Station and other engineering design software proficiency is a plus Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques Ability to prepare civil engineering documents and specifications for projects Ability to read redlines and modify drawings accurately Ability to work independently and in a team environment Design experience related to major transportation and civil infrastructure is required.
Additional experience on waterfront and industrial site infrastructure is desirable ABOUT US With over 1,250 employees nationwide, KPFFis an engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support.
Trust and excellence are foundational values for our company. Our non-bureaucratic approach depends on passionate, trustworthy people who are dedicated to excellence in everything they do. We focus on long term stability and prudent growth by building lasting relationships, maintaining an excellent reputation, helping improve our profession, helping our clients to succeed, and providing increasing opportunities for the great people that make up KPFF. KPFF Special Projects - We have recognized that there are specialized issues associated with development of certain projects, which require unique management and technical skills.
The KPFF Special Projects Group was established to directly address these concerns with a unique combination of focused dedication to successful delivery via specialized project managers, a highly qualified technical staff, and a predisposition to think and act innovatively. Special Projects has offices located in Seattle & Tacoma, WA and Long Beach, CA, with a total staff size of 120+ people. Our work generally leans toward heavy civil, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US. We are frequently tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach.
We also like to have fun and give back to our community! Social events and community outreach activities are an important part of who we are and help to strengthen our relationships. BENEFITS Benefits include medical, dental (option), life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, paid family leave, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, a subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass (Seattle office) and paid jury duty. We also provide an excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
Additionally, KPFF provides a bonus program for its employees based upon the profitability of their Reporting Center and contributions of the employee to its success. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by clicking on the " Apply" button below. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. KPFF Consulting Engineers is committed to recruiting and employing qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. #LI-AK1
delivering roadway and transportation improvements on design-build projects. This position will provide the opportunity to work with a variety of clients and contractors delivering diverse public works infrastructure projects including fish passages and major transportation improvements.
Additional project work could include heavy civil, waterfront site improvements, stormwater improvements and natural resource improvements throughout the US with a focus on the West Coast and Pacific Northwest regions. We frequently function as prime consultant and are tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. Key Responsibilities (or)
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Produce civil design plans and specifications for roadway projects including: roadway alignment and profiles, sections, grading and paving, stormwater, wet utility plans, signing/striping and maintenance of traffic Create and model roadway plans/profiles/sections using Micro Station and In Roads Provide construction support and provide guidance to support consultants including geotechnical, electrical/comm.
and ITS. Conduct site visits and assist with documenting findings Prepare project proposals, interface and coordinate with clients Work independently and occasionally co-locate with Contractors to accomplish design work Ability and proficiency
to lead a team of engineers and drafters to achieve common goals and schedules as a key member of a collaborative team Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team of engineers Willingness to work on a variety of projects Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members Example of Projects: Design-Build Transportation Infrastructure Road and Highway Design Fish Passage/Culvert Replacement Projects Railway Infrastructure Ports and Industrial Site Developments Industrial Stormwater Treatment Basic Qualifications: Minimum of 4 years of civil design experience with a PE in the State of Washington or ability to get reciprocity B.
S. in Civil Engineering Advanced Micro Station, In Roads, and Open Roads design experience is required. Arc GIS, Auto CAD, Civil3D and other engineering design software proficiency is a plus Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point Strong knowledge of construction means, methods and techniques Experience and ability to prepare roadway/transportation design documents and specifications is required Additional experience on waterfront and industrial site infrastructure is desirable. Familiarity with WSDOT Standard Plans and Standard Specifications and Design Manual With over 1,250 employees nationwide, KPFF is an engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support.
Trust and excellence are foundational values for our company. Our non-bureaucratic approach depends on passionate, trustworthy people who are dedicated to excellence in everything they do. We focus on long term stability and prudent growth by building lasting relationships, maintaining an excellent reputation, helping improve our profession, helping our clients to succeed, and providing increasing opportunities for the great people that make up KPFF.
KPFF Special Projects - We have recognized that there are specialized issues associated with development of certain projects, which require unique management and technical skills. The KPFF Special Projects Group was established to directly address these concerns with a unique combination of focused dedication to successful delivery via specialized project managers, a highly qualified technical staff, and a predisposition to think and act innovatively. Special Projects has offices located in Seattle & Tacoma, WA and Long Beach, CA, with a total staff size of 120+ people.
Our work generally leans toward heavy civil, transportation, rail, bridge, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US. We are frequently tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. We also like to have fun and give back to our community! Social events and community outreach activities are an important part of who we are and help to strengthen our relationships. BENEFITS Benefits include medical, dental (option), life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, paid family leave, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, a subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass (Seattle office) and paid jury duty.
We also provide an excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions. Additionally, KPFF provides a bonus program for its employees based upon the profitability of their Reporting Center and contributions of the employee to its success. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by clicking on the " Apply" button below. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is committed to recruiting and employing qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. #LI-AK1
to create a " best in class" internship experience for students pursuing careers in the AEC industries. Over the past 10 years we've honed our summer intern program into an Internship Experience that incorporates structured cross-discipline engineering work with multiple relevant site visits, professional development and technical training opportunities, and social/networking events that facilitate collaboration and interpersonal sharing among interns and KPFF staff alike.
The 2023 Civil Engineering Summer Internship being offered is approximately 40 hours a week for 2.5 to 4 months depending on candidate's availability. Job responsibilities will vary by project and individual
intern, but generally include the following: · Assist with Civil project design. · Assist with project site visits. The applicant may be required to navigate through a jobsite and must comply with all Company and Site safety requirements in the office and on the jobsite.
KPFF's Special Projects Group Tacoma office is located along the Ruston Way Waterfront. This office is part of a dynamic 100+ person group that provides planning, civil and structural engineering, machinery design, and project management. We provide these services on a wide range of project types through all stages of development. Current project types and potential work includes: · Fisheries Engineering; hydrology and
hydraulic design, process piping and utility design, pond design, hatchery building design, diversion and intake structure design.
· Parks and Recreational Facility site development with emphasis on stormwater design. · Ports; rail infrastructure, terminal operations buildings, wharf design, waterway dredging. · Container terminal, ferry terminals, and marina infrastructure design and construction support. (CB1) Job Skills & Abilities Guidelines: · Computer proficiency is required, including Microsoft Office Programs · Computer Aided Drafting experience is desired (Autocad and/or Civil 3D) · Strong written and verbal communication skills · Functions effectively as part of a team · Dependability · Ability to understand and follow directions · Good time management and organizational skills Education and/or Experience: Working towards Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
ABOUT KPFF With over 1,250 employees nationwide, KPFF is an engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support. Trust and excellence are foundational values for our company. Our non-bureaucratic approach depends on passionate, trustworthy people who are dedicated to excellence in everything they do.
We focus on long term stability and prudent growth by building lasting relationships, maintaining an excellent reputation, helping improve our profession, helping our clients to succeed, and providing increasing opportunities for the great people that make up KPFF. KPFF Special Projects - We have recognized that there are specialized issues associated with development of certain projects, which require unique management and technical skills. The KPFF Special Projects Group was established to directly address these concerns with a unique combination of focused dedication to successful delivery via specialized project managers, a highly qualified technical staff, and a predisposition to think and act innovatively.
Special Projects has offices located in Seattle & Tacoma, WA and Long Beach, CA, with a total staff size of 120+ people. Our work generally leans toward heavy civil, structural, industrial and waterfront infrastructure throughout the US. We are frequently tasked with solving unusual, multi-discipline challenges that require an innovative and team-oriented approach. If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and a letter of interest by clicking on the " Apply" button below.
Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. KPFF Consulting Engineers is committed to recruiting and employing qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, interaction, interactionual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law. (CB1) Reworked this in alignment with Tacoma projects.
solutions. The Zero Emissions team works closely with Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF divisions and drives global product development activities. This project focuses on the future architecture of trucks and provides opportunities for creative problem solving and exploration.
As a member of the team, you will have an input on the direction of the program and the opportunity to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in creating a path to a cleaner, sustainable future. Job Functions / Responsibilities Develop efficient and cost-effective solutions for an electric vehicle family. Conceptualize packaging of complex systems to achieve excellent space utilization and flexibility.
Develop an understanding of technology trends, and how those trends will affect vehicle design, to create the right solutions for the future. Develop concepts into detailed CAD assemblies utilizing Creo software.
Collaborate with other team members, departments, major divisions of PACCAR, and suppliers to successfully develop and implement new layouts. Be able to travel, including international travel,
development, validation and application, leading & guiding discussions with suppliers concerning requirements and design details to meet performance target. The person will engage with other divisions (Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF) as well as external organizations in collaborative activities.
Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty
trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Job Functions / Responsibilities Use CAE tools to develop / improve energy management solutions for HD and MD trucks with electrified powertrains Lead and guide requirement development, component selection as well
as design details for vehicle electrification with use case and driving cycle analyses Develop plant models for Model In the loop (MIL) to Hardware In the loop (HIL) and support controls development Validation and improvement of model fidelity as well as analysis process by managing correlations with suppliers’ data and on-site tests Execute design optimizations using computational tools Report and communicate results to team and stakeholders Qualifications Required 2+ years of experience with 1-D system modeling (e.
g. GT-Suite), particularly for powertrain and vehicle systems Solid thermodynamics background, particularly on energy storage, exchange and recovery Fundamentals in e-powertrain technologies Good understanding of design optimization, edge case identification Excellent documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills Self-motivated for challenges and innovation Preferred Proficiency with MATLAB coding and/or other programming languages Solid background on battery technologies Experience with co-simulations including controls Education B.
S. or graduate degree (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar fields Paccar Benefits As a U. S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability program Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Advanced Vehicle and Powertrain CAE Engineer is $93,000 - $145,500 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This role is also eligible for a holiday gift.
support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR.
Get started! Senior Design Engineer - Battery Electric Vehicle Power Electronics PACCAR’s Zero Emissions department is focused on new technologies such as battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell electric, and advanced vehicle concepts that eliminate
harmful emissions in the heavy and medium-duty transportation industries. Our mission is to create the world’s best zero-emissions products for our customers, and our communities.
Our teams are comprised of bright minds and friendly personalities, and we thrive on engaging collaboration that delivers top-performing trucks. PACCAR is reshaping the industry in battery electric vehicle technology, and the Zero Emissions department focuses on furthering that development. If you want to be a part of the team shaping the future of zero-emissions commercial vehicles, this is the role for you. This posting is for high-voltage power electronics development, which includes the development of an
AC Inverter, and sustained development for a power distribution box.
These components enable key vehicle functions of safety, charging, and power transmission to all vehicle electronics. The ideal goal of this development effort is to provide an AC Inverter for customer onboard applications and to carry over existing power distribution box technology to new PACCAR platforms. Job Functions / Responsibilities Deliver the ideation, design, and implementation of a new high-voltage power electronics system. Develop component specifications based on system performance targets. Coordinate development activities with prototype suppliers to deliver functional hardware for on-road testing.
Provide written and verbal updates to communicate status, changes, risks/gaps to vehicle program timelines and identify opportunities for improvement. Create and release drawings and applicable documents for parts. Less than 25% travel is expected. Qualifications & Skills Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Business is preferred. 5-7 years experience in aviation and or automotive engineering translating new ideas and concepts into prototypes through detailed design processes is required. Experience with power electronic device development is preferred.
Experience with electric vehicles or high voltage electronics components is preferred. Knowledge of control systems, diagnostics, and cyber security requirements is preferred. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams to meet objectives and timelines. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to deliver technical presentations and written reports to diverse audiences. Willingness to grow personally and professionally, ready to learn and make use of new processes and techniques. Be resourceful with problem problem-solving approach.
Willingness to be outgoing, and engaging, with a demonstrated passion to deliver top-quality results. Competencies Act with Integrity Demonstrate Adaptability Drive for Results Influence Others Technical Acumen Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen BENEFITS As a U. S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities Work in an established engineering organization where work/life balance is valued Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric drive systems, ADAS, and full autonomous driving Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family Paid Time Off – vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave 401k with company match AND a company-paid pension plan after 5 years Tuition reimbursement for continued education – eligible after 1 year of service ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION PACCAR is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development.
We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Design Engineer-BEV Power Electronics is $80,800 - $126,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, interaction, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status.
This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment #LI-LW1
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the Team The Workday Productivity Technology team empowers our customers with experiences that elevate the work of 4000+ customers who use Workday to run their business.
Drawing on familiar paradigms and products from the consumer world, this team strives to help customers feel more comfortable and confident working with complex Workday tasks, content, and messaging technologies without requiring our users to have a high degree of Workday-specific expertise. We are committed to a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We have a genuine passion for product delivery, constant customer feedback, and a penchant for more intuitive customer experiences! About
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This is an Unique opportunity to be part of the Gen AI disruption within an Enterprise product. Establish an Engineering Team from the ground up. Grow, lead and inspire a team of high performing software developers to build and maintain the product Imbue Team with a Culture of Innovation & Experimentation as they Deliver Gen AI enabled Products. Mentor team with career growth and personal development Plan, release, and schedule development, working closely with Product Management to determine scope and ensure that features meet requirements Track and report progress of the project against key milestones and keep feature stakeholders updated Coordinate cross functionally across various teams/organizations both internal and external driving research and product development efforts Ensure on-time and high quality delivery of the project Promote good software engineering practices About You You are a hands-on Technical leader with enthusiasm for team success.
You are a self-starter who can collaborate with a team of like-minded team members in delivering customer value at a high iterative cadence.
You have awareness of emerging industry practices, and have talent for creating usable, scalable, well-tested software. You want to work in a highly collaborative, agile, and respectful environment. You love learning new technologies, languages, tools, and you have a passion for building frameworks and Platforms. You are equally comfortable with Front end UI development and Server-side development on public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP). Basic Qualifications 3+ years managing development teams of 6+ engineers, including remote developers5+ years of software design and development experience10+ years of enterprise software experience Other Qualifications Experience with Leading Platform teams is a plus.
Experience and passion with Agile development methodologies (Kanban, Scrum) and Test Driven Development Attention to detail and deep understanding of engineering best practiceinteractionperience with Cloud Development teams is a plus BS in Computer Science/related field or equivalent experience Workday Pay Transparency Statement The annualized base salary ranges for the primary location and any additional locations are listed below.
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Primary Location: USA. WA. Seattle Primary Location Base Pay Range: $149,500 USD - $224,300 USDAdditional US Location(s) Base Pay Range: $135,300 USD - $254,400 USD Our Approach to Flexible Work With Flex Work, we're combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role).
This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote " home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter. Pursuant to applicable Fair Chance law, Workday will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Workday is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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essential functions. • Provides product service and operational assistance to customers. • Ensures proper operation of ELITech Group products at the customer's locations. • Completes service calls according to the service plan; troubleshoots, coordinates, schedules, prepares and processes paperwork.
Identifies the best methodology to fix the problems at the lowest possible cost. • Decides what parts to have in trunk stock by effectively maintaining an inventory of repair parts. • Processes the return or disposal of defective parts effectively. • Communicates with Sales and Marketing team regarding customer dissatisfaction, product problems, customer status changes, product improvement,
and competitive information in an effort to prevent future concerns. • Applies effective time and territorial management techniques and organizes cost effective travel plans.
• Provides extended hour coverage and can travel outside normal work hours when required. • Submits required reports and documents in a timely manner. • Promotes service agreements to customers. • Maintains a professional and positive demeanor to customers. • Willing to travel up to 80% of the time, sometimes Internationally• Valid Driver's License and Passport required. Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Customer Service - manages difficult
or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
Detail Oriented - double-checks the accuracy of information and work product to provide accurate and consistent work; expresses concern that things be done right, thoroughly, or precisely; completes all work according to procedures and standards. Interpersonal Skills - focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Judgment - ability to work independently; displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions.
Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions. Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Reasoning Ability - ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Qualifications Applicants should possess an associates or electronics degree with five or more years' experience in field service, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Work Environment This position is field based with the applicant working from home. Ideally located in Florida, or a state contiguous to Florida.
Applicant should be willing to travel up to 80% of the time on short notice if required. The position will cover their own Territory and serve as a backup to other areas of the country when the FSE in those regions are unavailable for Service Calls. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Kenworth Truck Company Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best ® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the
introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.
Job Functions: Design and release of electrical and electronic components and systems for heavy commercial truck. Integrate Engine, After Treatment, Transmissions and ABS/ESP/ACC electrical/electronic features/requirements into Kenworth/PACCAR vehicles. Manage engineering and project management processes to maintain schedule, budget, and functionality. Plan and track validation testing of components. Support product launch at vehicle assembly plants. Ensure industry
leading quality and reliability is met/maintained/exceeded on all components.
Provide interface documentation to wiring design, system architect(s), and mechanical design group. Contribute to development of procedures and practices that ensure quality and reliable electric/electronic systems. As part of a new product development team, perform the design and development of assigned elements of: wiring harnesses, routings and guides system level schematics or other embedded electronic control modules Qualifications: BSEE or equivalent engineering degree required. Desired: 0-1 yrs design & release of automotive or commercial vehicle electrical systems or industry-related background.
Experience in design and application of automotive wiring harnesses, automotive electronic control modules, switches, driver input devices, and HMI elements. Experience in wiring design using Mentor Graphics. Knowledge of DC power distribution, management, protection, fusing, and routing systems, practices and tools desired. Proficiency using Requirements Management tools, Systems Engineering tools, Pro/E or other 3D CAD software also desired. Engineering knowledge of heavy duty commercial truck safety systems, regulations, especially in the areas of: operating, service, and performance environments.
Experience creating engineering documentation including preparation of component and harness drawings, diagrams, and routings, responding to Requests for Engineering Information, writing Engineering Change Notices, test coordination, support for production, and customer service. Solid understanding of Design for Six Sigma and Six Sigma techniques. Willing to learn and use new engineering processes and techniques and be resourceful in solving complex technical problems. Experience in product development and new product implementation. Able to work in a team environment.
Facility with personal computer software including project management tools, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Willingness to grow personally and professionally and results orientation. Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth? Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks As a U. S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability programs Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Additional Job Board Information At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development.
We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Project Engineer - Drivetrain Electronics is $93,000 - $145,500 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above. PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, interaction, gender, gender identity or expression, interactionual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status.
This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.
PACCAR Global Engines. Company Information PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks.
PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. Job Functions / Responsibilities Lead calibration, verification, and testing activities to support
engine and aftertreatment systems verification in vehicle and in the test cell environment to meet project goals Mentor and help develop less experienced engineers across PACCAR divisions Provide high level summaries and technical advice to PACCAR leadership team and suppliers supported by data Lead and support root cause analysis for complex aftertreatment development issues Propose, implement, and utilize new methodology to improve system verification Collaborate with program stakeholders to improve product quality, reliability, performance, and durability of the PACCAR powertrain Collaborate with PACCAR powertrain Principal Engineers to apply advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes
that demonstrate substantial value Collaborate with global PACCAR engine system level integration and domain area PLEs, project managers and engineering supervisors to support the verification team Qualifications 10+ years of demonstrated work experience in technology and product development Experience in supplier management with strong leadership skills Detailed knowledge of current heavy-duty diesel engine and exhaust aftertreatment technology including regulatory requirements and diagnostics Proven experience with aftertreatment production level implementation and integration in heavy duty diesel vehicles Must be self-directed; possess excellent analysis, communication, and presentation skills; must be organized and take a rigorous approach to engineering projects Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Ability to travel up to 15%, including international travel Education BS in a technical (STEM) field required, MS/Ph D or advanced degree preferred Paccar Benefits As a U.
S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability program Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Powertrain Technical Lead Engineer role is $106,300 - $166,300 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This role is also eligible for a holiday gift.
support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.
Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Division Information PACCAR’s Information Technology Division (ITD), located in Renton, WA utilizes cutting-edge technology to provide systems development, consulting,
voice and data communications services to the entire Corporation, which has high visibility in the technology sector. The Role We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to build, deploy, operate, sustain, and grow the software systems that build, scale, monitor, secure, manage, and automate PACCAR’s cloud services.
The Cloud Engineering team within Digital drives the stability and sustainability of next-generation systems and discovers innovative ways to scale and operate them reliably. In this role, you will work with Systems and Software Engineers to create proactive engineering mechanisms that will enable your team to manage the health of cloud services, distributed server fleets, and the software
stacks in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will deploy and monitor the systems and automation to ensure that tooling is working optimally.
You will use trends and metrics to find opportunities for improvements within existing frameworks, tools, and processes to continuously improve systems. The ideal candidate will have a technical background, be detail driven, and have excellent problem-solving abilities. You will be comfortable designing, building, deploying, and operating. You will also handle systems functionality, performance, and configuration issues. The Cloud Engineer will show sound knowledge of Linux, containers and shell scripting concepts and theory and have some experience taking part in systems deployment and support.
Are you ready to embrace the challenge? Come build the future with us. The Team Digital Services is a highly celebrative team of data, cloud, and analytics professionals with different backgrounds. Digital focuses on enabling PACCAR to make better decisions, faster, injecting new technologies and capabilities that enable us to better manage and utilize data to drive the business and our customers forward. As part of a diversified, global Fortune 100 company, the Digital team works on a wide variety of projects.
The Cloud Engineering team supports global adoption of cloud services across AWS, GCP, and Azure and core tooling in the PACCAR Digital Platform that enables application development and analytics capabilities for the company. Come join this dynamic, growing, and pioneering team, and make an impact at global scale! Job Functions/ Responsibilities Leverage scripting languages, such as Python and Terraform, to build automated solutions and integrations on an ad-hoc basis Define and Implement Operational Standards in the GCP environment Work with System Engineers, Developers, Architects, and Dev Ops engineers to design and implement automated solutions with CI/CD Pipelines for infrastructure and software build, deployment, and configuration Ensure Digital Platform service level expectations are clearly defined and measurable through Service Level Objective’s (SLO’s) and Service Level Indicators (SLI’s) Ensure that Instances Deployed to GCP meet PACCAR’s patching, monitoring, and DR/Backup Standards Apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices to consult, coach and provide oversight to development, business, and systems teams in defining and implementing SLOs/SLIs Automate Application and Services in GCP using Terraform, Git-flow or an equivalent Maintain code and scripting Git version control repositories and related systems supporting initiatives around “infrastructure as code” Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve problems with the build, deployment, and continuous integration process Ensure security is integrated into all architecture solutions to meet compliance standards Seek opportunities and implement solutions to improve site reliability (reducing Mean Time to Diagnosis, Mean Time to Resolution, System Self-healing, etc.
) Qualifications 5+ years of non-internship professional cloud engineering or software development experience 1+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems Experience using GCP resource technologies to develop and deploy enterprise solutions Proficient in one or more of Python, Perl, Ruby, Bash, or Java Preferred Qualifications GCP certifications a plus Experience managing scaled cloud systems with a focus on operational excellence Experience working with high-availability, distributed systems and services in a hosting environment including hardware, OS, storage, network, and database solutions Experience with DNS, DHCP, SSH, HTTP, TCP/IP and other common network protocols Experience with system analysis and troubleshooting in large-scale Linux environment Experience with database technology, both relational and No SQL Working knowledge of agile development methods Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology or related experience preferred Physical Demands Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time PACCAR Benefits As a U.
S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability programs Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Diversity & Inclusion PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability corporation.
Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions, and increases employee engagement. PACCAR’s IT Division promotes Diversity and Inclusion through mentorship, events, celebrations, and affinity groups. The IT Division has an active Diversity Council and supports initiatives and activities for all.
PACCAR supports women through the PACCAR Women’s Association (PWA), Women in Trucking, and Women in Technology International (WITI). Educational awareness programs such as Unconscious Bias, Male Allyship and Inclusive Leadership are just a few of many trainings offered. PACCAR is a supporter of PRIDE and celebrates many different multi-cultural events. Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development.
We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Site Reliability Engineer - Google Cloud is $93,000 - $145,500 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift.
details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process. Job Description Puget Sound Energy, Inc. Bothell, WA, seeks Senior IT Test Engineers, responsible for Developing and executing complex test strategies and plans across multiple departments, technologies and platforms.
Ensuring successful project delivery. Communicating regularly with business and IT development teams to define test plans, schedules, deliverables, processes, entrance and exit criteria. Job Responsibilities Managing test execution cycles and phases (System Integration Test, Factory Acceptance Test, Site Acceptance Test, User Acceptance Test and Performance
Testing using JMeter/Blaze Meter as it relates to Load, Stress and Endurance. Translating complex system requirements and specifications into test requirements and test cases.
Developing and executing test cases. Identifying automation candidates and converting manual test scripts into automated test scripts leveraging UI, API and mobile test automation frameworks. Collaborating with Performance Engineers to develop Performance Test Strategy and identify performance test scenarios and scripts. Participating in the development and adoption of enterprise quality standards, processes, tools and methodologies. Identifying test environment requirements, collaborating with infrastructure and
development teams to set-up and test environment readiness. Planning and executing backend data testing, data migration, data quality and data integrity to include database using MS SQL Server.
Influencing quality throughout the entire application life cycle, applying test discipline and engineering best practices, towards building quality into the development process to include use of Agile practices and development concepts – Scrum, Kanban to build quality in, continouos flow, work management, acceptance criteria, etc. Will identify defects earlier in the lifecycle through continuous testing by leveraging CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery).
Use of Automation/Automation Frameworks to test multiple layers of the stack including DB, API, UI, including on-premisis and cloud solutions and architectures. Perform Mobile testing leveraging device/OS combos, emulators and physical devices. Providing budget and timeline infrmation as it applies to testing activities and projects. Providing primary input to development and implementation of enterprise quality assurance standards, processes, tools and methodologies to ensure cost efficient, timely and effective services that support the IT business strategy. Debugging software products through the use of systematic tests to develop, apply and maintain quality standards for company products.
Developing, modifying and executing software test plans, as well as analyzing and writing test standards and procedures and maintaining documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modification of software. Analyzing test results to ensure existing functionality and recommends corrective action. Consulting with development engneers in resolution of problems and providing feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages/systems/computation software. Investigating and recommending new tools or developing methods to use existing tools to advance and/or expand testing capability, efficiency and throughput.
Maintaining extensive knowledge of assigned functional area in environment, active business processes, business areas and industry. Minimum Qualifications Requires Bachelor’s (or foreign educ. equiv. ) Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related and five (5) yrs. (post-degree, progressive) experience in the Job Offered or related occupation. Experience must have included at least 3 yrs. of automation testing and 3 yrs.
quality assurance and included Performing Database Testing using MS SQL Server. Performance Testing using JMeter/Blaze Meter as it relates to Load, Stress and Enduranc e. API Development and Testing including Unit Testing, Integration Testing, White Box Testing and REST Services, using Postman, Rest Client, Selenium, JMeter; Testing Cloud Architecture using Microsoft Azure. Designing and Implementing Automation Framework including Selenium/java, JMeter/java and TOSCA. Performing Mobile testing using TOSCA Automation Framework; Integrating JMeter Automation scripts in CI/CD Development Pipelines using Jenkins Server.
Use of Agile Methodologies including Scrum and Kanban. Salary $138,050/yr. At PSE we value and respect our employees and provide them opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive compensation and rewards package. The pay range for this position is $138,050, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses. PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP).
For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (). Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873.
Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy. Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, interactionual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at xyz X@ or 425-462-xyz X.
for delivering the best performing and compliant engine calibrations for North America and Europe. Company Information The PACCAR Technical Center provides engineering excellence to the truck, engine, and winch divisions of PACCAR Inc through innovative product development and testing.
The Technical Center is located in the Skagit Valley about 65 miles north of Seattle, Washington. Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started! Job Functions / Responsibilities Prepare test plans, execute development
tests, and perform complex analysis of engine and aftertreatment systems Focus on engine and aftertreatment calibration activities to meet functional and performance related requirements Document and evaluate test results and provide clear explanation of findings Coordinate test set-up and test execution in both vehicle and test cell environment Develop new test procedures for engine and aftertreatment systems and their controls Ensure established procedures and processes are followed within the organization to achieve department and project objectives Contribute to improve test efficiency and test/data quality Stay current on software functionality and product requirements for the PACCAR engine
family Qualifications Minimum five years of relevant work experience required Knowledge of internal combustion engines and related sub-systems In depth knowledge of modern control strategies and electronics Knowledge on thermodynamics and fluid dynamics is preferred Familiar with measurement techniques for temperature, pressure, flow and data analysis Enthusiasm to deal with complex engine systems and development of solutions for complex technical challenges Ability to travel up to 10% Education MS degree in Mechanical or Automotive engineering preferred.
Paccar Benefits As a U. S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: Competitive salary and 401k with up to a 5% company match Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement Comprehensive paid time off – Minimum of 10 paid vacation days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave Tuition reimbursement for continued education Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) Paid short-and long-term disability program Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more Additional Job Board Information PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors, including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for Engine Calibration Engineer role is $80,800 - $126,600 annually. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above. This role is also eligible for a holiday gift.
passionate people to join our growing and dynamic maintenance team in Everett! Our Building Engineers are customer service representatives for our clients and their tenants. They also focus in on any and all maintenance needs for the properties that they oversee.
This position’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the interests of the owners and safety of the tenants by maintaining the physical condition of the property and equipment according to company guidelines and standards, as well as protect the property and equipment from damage, loss, and deterioration. The ideal candidate has a go-getter attitude, is a self-motivated team player, and a true jack of all trades. Responsibilities
: First point of contact and representative of management, as well as ownership, the candidate should have strong customer service and communication skills. Conduct routine backssments of the building systems operations.
Responsible for minor repairs, preventative maintenance, and service requests on building equipment, tenant spaces, and components located in the interior and exterior of the building. Oversee the property’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire systems; report deficiencies to Operations team and Property Manager. Respond to tenant requests in the areas of safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and environmental needs through both personal contact and work order
systems. Be pro-active with the buildings and create/maintain an ongoing task list of potential work for the property management group.
Follow and assist in the creation of additional standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed. Maintain great communication with the Operations Support staff and Property Managers. Be the main point of contact for vendors on assigned properties. Building Engineers will be in charge of checking vendors in/out, escorting them to area of assigned work, and taking thorough notes of work performed. Assist with fire panel and fire extinguisher inspections. Make sure to notify tenants when inspections are planned. Miscellaneous tasks such as garbage removal and exterior lock box inspections.
Enforce a safe jobsite and maintain compliance with company safety, OSHA, and customer-specific safety standards. Other duties as assigned. Requirements : High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) A minimum of 3-5 years commercial building operations and engineering experience preferred Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions independently Proficiency in working with hand held devices (smartphones) and electronic work order systems Must possess strong organizational skills and motivation to get the job done well Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic environment About Bevara’s Benefits Roth and traditional 401K retirement plans offered Bevara Building Services provides equal employment to all persons.
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, interactionual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
people to join our growing and dynamic maintenance team in Mount Vernon! Our Building Engineers are customer service representatives for our clients and their tenants. They also focus in on any and all maintenance needs for the properties that they oversee.
This position’s primary responsibility is to safeguard the interests of the owners and safety of the tenants by maintaining the physical condition of the property and equipment according to company guidelines and standards, as well as protect the property and equipment from damage, loss, and deterioration. The ideal candidate has a go-getter attitude, is a self-motivated team player, and a true jack of all trades. Responsibilities
: Conduct routine backssments of the building systems operations Responsible for minor repairs, preventative maintenance and service requests on building equipment, tenant spaces and components located in the interior and exterior of the building Oversees the property’s mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire systems; reports deficiencies to Operations team and Property Manager Respond to tenant requests in the areas of safety, plumbing, mechanical, electrical and environmental needs through both personal contact and work order systems Being pro-active with the buildings and creating/maintaining an ongoing task list of potential work for the property management group Prepare and maintain maintenance
logs for assigned properties Following and assist in the creation of additional standard operating procedures (SOP’s) as needed Maintaining great communication with the Operations Support staff and Property Managers Being the main point of contact for vendors on assigned properties.
Stationary Building Engineers will be in charge of checking vendors in/out, escorting them to area of assigned work, and taking thorough notes of work performed. Assist with fire panel and fire extinguisher inspections. Making sure to notify tenants when inspections are planned. Miscellaneous tasks such as garbage removal, exterior lock box inspections, ensuring exterior ladders are guarded from the general public at all times.
Enforce a safe jobsite and maintains compliance with company safety, OSHA, and customer-specific safety standards Other duties as assigned. Requirements : High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) A minimum of 3-5 years commercial building operations engineering experience preferred Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions independently Proficiency in working with hand held devices (smartphones) and electronic work order systems Must possess strong organizational skills and motivation to get the job done well Must be comfortable in a fast paced and dynamic environment About Bevara’s Benefits Roth and traditional 401K retirement plans offered Bevara Building Services provides equal employment to all persons.
No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, creed, origin, marital status, interactionual orientation, age, otherwise qualified disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.