Title: Air Quality Professional Engineer Permit Writer - Environmental Engineer V Location: United States Job Description: Air Quality Professional Engineer Permit Writer (Environmental Engineer 5) Salary $98,064.00 - $131,868.00 Annually Location Yakima County - Union Gap, WA Job Type Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 2026-AQ3424-05320 Department Dept. of Ecology Division Air Quality Salary Information The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step - Description - Benefits - Questions Description Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026 The Department of Ecology is hiring an Air Quality Professional Engineer Permit Writer (Environmental Engineer 5) within the Air Quality Program (AQP). Location: - Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA. - Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: - This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. - A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. - Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: - Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed. Duties You will serve as the program's professional engineering expert, providing comprehensive engineering review, technical support, mentoring, training, and consulting on Air Operating Permits and related regulations, procedures, guidance, and policy. You will review, evaluate, and issue permits for Title IV and Title V air pollution sources, as well as applications for General Orders and minor New Source Review. You will determine regulatory applicability, application completeness, best available control technology, and ambient air impact analyses to develop permit conditions consistent with regulatory requirements. You will participate in site visits and inspections of industrial facilities with agency or federal compliance inspectors, and you will prepare for and represent the program during EPA audits of State Operating Permit Programs. What you will do: - Serve as the program's professional engineering expert, providing comprehensive engineering review, technical support, mentoring, training, and consulting on Air Operating Permits and related regulations, procedures, guidance, and policy. - Review, evaluate, and issue permits for Title IV and Title V air pollution sources, as well as applications for General Orders and minor New Source Review. - Determine regulatory applicability, application completeness, best available control technology, and ambient air impact analyses to develop permit conditions consistent with regulatory requirements. - Participate in site visits and inspections of industrial facilities with agency or federal compliance inspectors. - Prepare for, and represent the program, during audits of State Operating Permit Programs by EPA. Learn more about what it is like to be an Engineer at the Department of Ecology Qualifications For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website. Required Qualifications: Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Washington or another state based on registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington. And Five (5) years of engineering experience and/or education as described below: Experience and/or education must also include: - Technical Engineering Experience - Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate complex systems or processes to support accurate technical decisions. - Engineering Analysis - Ability to perform detailed calculations and assessments to determine potential impacts, risks, or compliance outcomes. - Modeling and Analytical Tools - Ability to use specialized computer models and analytical tools to predict outcomes and support sound decision-making. - Regulation and Policy Interpretation - Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and policies to determine requirements and ensure compliant actions or decisions. - Permit and Document Development - Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and complete technical documents to support decisions that are consistent, enforceable, and aligned with requirements. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Washington NOTE: Individuals who are licensed as professional engineers in another U.S. jurisdiction or foreign country and wish to apply for this position must qualify for licensure in Washington State by comity. Applicants are responsible for reviewing and ensuring they meet Washingtons comity requirements before submitting application materials. Licensing requirements can be found on the Washington State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors website: How To Get Your Professional Engineer License When Licensed in Another Jurisdiction. Desired Qualifications: - Air Quality Principles Knowledge - Ability to understand and apply the principles and practices of air quality control to support accurate technical and regulatory decisions. - Regulatory Understanding - Ability to interpret federal and state air quality regulations to determine requirements and ensure consistent compliance. - Communication Skills - Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking to share information, explain decisions, and support understanding among diverse audiences. - Technical Document Review - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical documents to make informed decisions and provide accurate guidance. - Records and Data Management - Ability to maintain complete, accurate, and timely administrative and inspection records to support transparency, accountability, and program requirements. - Multitasking and Adaptability - Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced and changing environment to meet deadlines and maintain work quality. Supplemental Information Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visitwww.uscis.gov. Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach: - Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position - Resume Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website. Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Need an Accommodation? If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format: - Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov - If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384. Questions? - For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Will Strand at Will.Strand@ecy.wa.gov - If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov Air Quality Program Mission: To equitably protect and improve air quality for all of Washington. About the Department of Ecology As the State of Washington's environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave, 11 Paid Holidays per year, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentive, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. #LI-Hybrid More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01-07-2026 01 How did you hear about this job? - Community Based Organization - Community / Technical College - Ecology Employee - Ecology Recruiter - Ecology Jobs Page - Facebook - Job Board - Job Fair - LinkedIn - Newspaper - Other State Agency - Other Website - Professional Association - Twitter - University Job Board - WorkSource - Other 02 If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board, WorkSource, or Other, please share which one. 03 Have you ever worked for the Department of Ecology in any capacity including: Permanent, Non-Permanent, Project, Intern, or Volunteer? - Yes - No 04 How many years of experience do you have related to engineering? Please include any experience gained through employment, internships, and/or volunteer positions. Note that experience gained from academic coursework, class projects, or other degree requirements is assessed in later questions. - One year - Two years - Three years - Four years - Five years - Six years - Seven years or more - None of the above 05 Please provide additional details to support your response above. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" may remove you from further consideration. 06 What is your level of education in engineering? - 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits - 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree) - 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits - Bachelors degree - Masters degree - Ph.D. - None of the above 07 If you have college credits or a degree, please list your major(s) or field(s) of study and any degree(s) earned. If you dont have this education, put N/A. 08 The State of Washington and the Department of Ecology, play a vital role in fostering a Diverse, Equitable, Inclusive, and Respectful (DEIR) workplace and contributing to equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. We view DEIR through a broad lens including: race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. We believe it is everyones job to contribute to a DEIR workplace. What experiences have you had working with people whose backgrounds are very different from your own? What impact did those experiences have on how you worked? 09 I understand that Ecology does not use the E-Verify system and is unable to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). - Yes - No 10 Are you registered as a Professional Engineer in the state of Washington, or another jurisdiction with registration requirements equivalent to those in Washington? - Yes - No 11 Please list your Professional Engineer license(s) and the state(s) they are from. If none, put N/A. 12 How would you assess your ability to apply advanced engineering principles to evaluate complex systems or processes in order to support accurate technical decisions? - None - No exposure to applying engineering principles to real-world systems or processes. - Foundational - Basic awareness of engineering concepts with limited exposure to evaluating systems or processes. - Intermediate - Able to apply engineering principles to evaluate systems or processes with some guidance. - Advanced - Independently applies engineering principles to evaluate complex systems or processes with consistent accuracy. - Expert - Recognized as a subject matter authority who leads, mentors, or sets direction for engineering evaluations of complex systems. 13 How would you rate your ability to perform detailed engineering calculations and analyses to determine impacts, risks, or compliance outcomes? - None - No experience performing technical calculations or quantitative assessments. - Foundational - Basic familiarity with engineering calculations but limited hands-on analysis experience. - Intermediate - Performs standard engineering analyses with some guidance and developing proficiency. - Advanced - Independently conducts detailed engineering analyses and consistently produces accurate results. - Expert - Serves as an authority who leads complex analyses, mentors others, or establishes analytical methodologies. 14 What is your level of experience using specialized models or analytical tools (e.g., air dispersion models, engineering modeling software) to support decisions or evaluate outcomes? - None - No exposure to technical models or analytical software. - Foundational - Basic awareness or limited training in specialized models or tools. - Intermediate - Uses modeling or analytical tools with some guidance and developing practical skill. - Advanced - Independently uses specialized models or tools to produce reliable, defensible analyses. - Expert - Recognized expert who trains others, leads modeling efforts, or sets modeling standards or methodologies. 15 How would you assess your ability to interpret and apply regulations, rules, and policies to determine compliance requirements? - None - No experience working with regulations or policy requirements. - Foundational - Basic familiarity with regulatory concepts but limited experience interpreting or applying them. - Intermediate - Able to interpret and apply regulations with some guidance. - Advanced - Independently interprets and applies laws, rules, and policies with consistent accuracy. - Expert - Recognized authority who advises others, resolves complex interpretation issues, or develops regulatory guidance. 16 What is your experience level in preparing technical documents (e.g., permits, engineering evaluations, technical reviews) that support accurate and enforceable decisions? - None - No experience preparing technical documents. - Foundational - Basic exposure to technical document formats or requirements. - Intermediate - Prepares technical documents with some guidance and developing proficiency. - Advanced - Independently develops clear, accurate, and complete technical documents that consistently meet requirements. - Expert - Recognized resource who leads or mentors others in technical document development or establishes document standards. 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Role Description Driftrock is hiring a Senior Platform Engineer to take ownership of the infrastructure and security that let our engineering teams ship fast, safely and at scale as more of the world's biggest car brands come on board. Driftrock runs entirely on Google Cloud, and our product is growing quickly as more clients trust us with their marketing. As we scale, we're investing in a dedicated owner for our platform and security, so our engineering squads can keep shipping fast with strong foundations under them. You'll define how we run, secure and evolve our platform, and build the tooling and secure defaults that let our product squads ship confidently without reinventing infrastructure every time. As Driftrock and our engineering org grow, this function is expected to grow too, and there's real room for the right person to shape it and eventually lead a small platform team. Our platform is made of multiple Elixir services that talk to each other over APIs and RabbitMQ, store data in PostgreSQL and Redis, and run on Kubernetes (GKE) on Google Cloud. We manage our infrastructure in Terraform, run our own self-hosted Buildkite CI/CD, and use Oban for background jobs. We're a high-discipline engineering team that leans on Extreme Programming, test-driven development and pair programming to ship to production several times a day, with a strong data-driven and observability-first mindset. What you'll own - Accountable for the health, security and reliability of our cloud platform. - Responsible for the developer experience that sits on top of it. Your first 90 days - By day 30: you've mapped our current infrastructure, security posture and developer workflows, and you understand where the biggest opportunities and risks are. - By day 60: you've shipped your first improvements and shared a prioritised roadmap for the platform, agreed with the engineering team. - By day 90: you're delivering steadily against that roadmap, with early wins in place across security, reliability or developer experience, and clear ownership of the platform established. What you'll be doing - Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud. - Extend our infrastructure-as-code coverage. - Build on our identity, access and secrets management. - Keep our security posture strong and audit-ready. - Own our Kubernetes platform end to end. - Own and improve our build and deployment pipelines on self-hosted Buildkite. - Run a steady cadence of upgrades and patching across the platform. - Improve infrastructure observability and visibility. Qualifications - Deep, hands-on experience running production workloads on a major cloud platform, ideally Google Cloud. - A track record of operating Kubernetes in production. - Fluency with infrastructure-as-code, ideally Terraform. - Strong cloud security fundamentals across identity and access, secrets, and network security. - Experience owning CI/CD pipelines and improving how teams build and deploy. - Comfortable being hands-on in our codebase. - The seniority to own and shape a function. - An enablement-first mindset. Bonus points - Production experience with Elixir, Erlang/OTP, Phoenix or LiveView, or a background in Ruby. - Experience maintaining ISO 27001, SOC 2 or similar. - Reliability practices such as service-level objectives and incident management. - Awareness of cloud cost management. - Experience mentoring engineers or growing a small team. Benefits - Remote-first and flexible working culture. - Share options in Driftrock. - Comprehensive Vitality health cover. - 24 to 28 days' holiday, plus bank holidays. - Pension contributions, life assurance and income protection. - Electric car salary-sacrifice scheme. - Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. - A learning budget for books, courses and conferences. - Perks and discounts via CharlieHR. Company Description Driftrock's mission is to become the world-leading automotive and e-mobility marketing software platform, and help accelerate the transition to clean transport. - We work with some of the world's biggest brands, including BMW, BYD, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. - We've been building since 2013, enabling billions of euros in vehicle sales every year. - We're a close, fully remote team of 35 people across various functions.

Message Queue Engineer Location: Wayne, Pennsylvania (Partial Remote) Job Description: Job#: 3035990 MQ Engineer Role Overview We are seeking a Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate a mission-critical, distributed MQ platform. This role blends strategic engineering with hands-on incident response, focusing on the stability of the current on-premise environment while contributing to the long-term cloud modernization strategy. You will take ownership of the IBM MQ platform, which supports major internal systems and external B2B integrations in a high-impact environment. Key Responsibilities - Take ownership of the IBM MQ platform running on Linux, supporting internal messaging systems and external B2B integrations. - Perform troubleshooting and lead major incident response for a mission-critical enterprise platform. - Design, implement, and deploy platforms to support and meet business needs, identifying opportunities for improvement. - Contribute to the lifecycle and roadmap planning for the MQ platform. - Support the current on-premise, distributed MQ on Linux while helping build a future-state AWS-based MQ environment. - Participate in the shift toward Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated deployments as part of a multi-year roadmap. - Work closely with senior engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams. Required Qualifications Education: An undergraduate degree in a related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Experience: A minimum of five years of related work experience is required, including deep expertise in IBM MQ. Experience must include supporting mission-critical enterprise platforms and strong troubleshooting and incident response skills. Technical Skills: - 5+ years of experience supporting IBM MQ v9+ on Linux server and virtualization platforms. - Strong Linux systems experience. - Basic experience with automation tools such as Terraform or similar. - Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) fundamentals. - Familiarity with industry security principles and practices. Preferred Qualifications - Platform modernization experience. - Experience in high-availability financial or enterprise environments. - Broader IaC and automation exposure. Work Environment This position requires candidates to be based in a hub location with an on-site presence three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). The role demands strong crisis management abilities and comfort in high-pressure, high-severity incidents. There is a strong emphasis on culture fit, collaboration, and long-term team integration. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Title: DATA ENGINEER - DATA SCIENCE TEAM Location: Newport News United States Job Description: Req ID: 47069 Team: T56 AI and Digital Innovation Entity: Newport News Shipbuilding US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes Full-Time Shift: 1st Relocation: No relocation assistance available Virtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework available Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time Clearance Required: No - Clearance Not Required to Start Meet HII's Newport News Shipbuilding With more than 25,000 employees - including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders - HII's Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We're the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. Anchored in our rich, 135-year history, we collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team? Apply today! We look forward to meeting you. The Role Design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software. Set operational specifications, and formulate and analyze software requirements. May design embedded systems software. We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer to join our Data Science team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and IT partners to build the data platforms, pipelines, and tooling needed to enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and enterprise-wide data-driven decision making. This is a senior-level engineering position responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable data solutions that power high‑impact models and analytical insights. Key responsibilities include: - Architect, build, and optimize data pipelines and workflows that support machine learning, statistical modeling, and analytics use cases. - Partner with data scientists to operationalize models, including feature engineering pipelines, model ingestion, and production deployment patterns. - Design and maintain scalable data environments (data lakes, warehouses, streaming platforms) with a focus on performance, security, and data quality. - Develop and enforce best practices for data governance, workflow orchestration, documentation, and code quality. - Conduct root-cause analysis on data issues and improve reliability, observability, and monitoring of data systems. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team-wide technical standards, patterns, and reusable components. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and translate them into robust engineering solutions. Must Have Bachelors Degree and 5 years of relevant exempt experience; Master?s Degree and 3 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 0 years of experience. One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelors Degree for Information Technology Related Positions Only: - NNS Apprentice School graduate - Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate - Associates Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience - Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience - High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience - High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience - A relevant professional certification can be substituted for a Bachelors Degree. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - 5 years of experience in data engineering or software engineering with a focus on data-intensive applications. Masters degree and 3 years of relevant experience. PhD and 0 years of experience. - Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering frameworks. - Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP). - Expertise with distributed data technologies (Spark, Databricks, Hadoop, Kafka, etc.). - Experience developing production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration tools (Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Dagster). - Familiarity with machine learning workflows and supporting data science teams. Nice to Have Experience deploying and monitoring machine learning models in production. - Knowledge of MLOps frameworks (MLflow, Kubeflow, Vertex AI, Azure ML). - Exposure to CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). - Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in technical and business-facing discussions. Why HII We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals. Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career. Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. Do You Need Assistance? If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.