Education Requirements: Masters required, PhD preferred Geology, Engineering Geology or related field Specialty Area: Structural Geology or Engineering Geology, with knowledge and experience with seismic issues Experience: Ten years minimum

International Consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Vice President –Geological Services to manage group of geologists working in the field and office on large dam projects and nuclear plant site characterization investigations. Projects are world-wide including North America, South America, Middle East, Europe, Australia and China. Position requires travel. Position involves management of approximately 20 geologists working on sites worldwide. Position will interface with other Vice Presidents and Managers.

Past experience should include involvement with nuclear Quality Assurance programs and Health and Safety Programs

Position Location: Successful candidate expected to reside in our headquarters office in Pittsburgh PA or possibly in our West Coast office in Oakland California. Residing in the Oakland office will require frequent travel to the headquarters office. Other possible residency locations include Columbia SC, Tarrytown NY and St Louis, MO.

Education Requirements: Masters required, PhD preferred surface hydrology or groundwater hydrology

Specialty Area: Surface Hydrology with experience with analysis of PMP, PMF, surge, wave run-up, groundwater modeling, construction dewatering,

Experience: Ten years minimum

International Consulting and engineering firm is seeking a Vice President –Hydrological Services to manage group of hydrologists and groundwater geologists working in the field and office on large dam projects and nuclear plant site characterization investigations. Projects are world-wide including North America, South America, Middle East, Europe, Australia and China. Position requires travel. Position involves management of approximately 10 professionals working on sites worldwide. Position will interface with other Vice Presidents and Managers.

Past experience should include involvement with nuclear Quality Assurance programs and Health and Safety Programs

Position Location: Successful candidate expected to reside in our headquarters office in Pittsburgh PA. Residing in a branch office is possible but requires frequent travel to the headquarters office. Other possible residency locations include Oakland CA, Columbia SC, Tarrytown NY and St Louis, MO.

BS in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Experience in power distribution design and electrical installation design.  PLC experience
Good communication skills, dealing with customers and vendors.
Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Access and database software.

Familiar with AISC specification and National Building Codes

Experienced with design of structures of industrial facilities and stiffened plate structures.

Experienced using STAAD computer program.

3-10+ years of experience

Will assist in design, specification selection and review of mechanical equipment.

Will help to conform design standards and customer requirements by using customer specifications and conventional engineering practices and departmental standards and procedures. 

Preferred Experience:

Experience or knowledge of typical large industrial/utility sized mechanical systems would be preferred.

Experience in the preparation of equipment specifications and review of vendor equipment drawings and other information. 

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Scheduler prepares, analyzes, and updates the Master Project Schedule to meet the Client's engineering, procurement, construction, and start-up requirements. The Scheduler must be proficient in using Primavera scheduling software and have strong communication skills.

Required:
Proficient with Primavera PC scheduling software.
Must be computer literate using Outlook, Word, Excel and office equipment.
Working knowledge of CPM (critical path method), Total Float Analysis, Target File Utilization, Variance Analysis, Manpower Allocation, Progress Performance curves.
Familiar with engineering, design, procurement workflow.
Must be able to accept occasional short term field assignments (1 to 12 weeks)

Desired:
Engineering design and/or construction experience.
Cost control experience.
Experience with APC projects including WFGD, DFGD, ESP and FF a real plus.
Project Management experience and/or PMP training.

Perform system Mechanical Design

Minimum CAD experience with INVENTOR

Experience with FEA Analysis

Design experience with Motors, Bearings Pneumatics and Slip Rings.

Experience in Fabrication, Robotics and Automation

Database marketing, interactive marketing, marketing data analysis and/or prior agency experience is preferred. 

Provide forward-thinking strategic leadership and tactical architecture guidance to allow the company to accommodate its current business requirements while positioning for growth.

• Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 5 years (preferably 10 years) experience in a comparable senior management leadership role

Desired Experience Levels:

• Internet technologies - 9 years

• .NET programming (C# and VB.NET) - 5 years

• Microsoft SQL Server - 5 years      

• SDLC - 8 years

• Software Architecture - 8 years

• Project Management - 8 years 

PC Support Technician

Altoona, PA

ASAP

Open, Depending on Experience

Contract to Possible Direct

Looking for Mid-Senior Level Person, someone that has been in a support role for 5Yrs.+

Specific Responsibilities:                         

Answers, document, and prioritizes incoming telephone, voice mail, e-mail, and Fax requests from customers.

Handles problem/incident recognition, research, resolution and follow-up for documented tickets. Logs and tracks calls using problem management database, maintains history of related problems and resolutions. Design custom reports for customers and scripts where necessary to resolve customer requests or problems.  Perform Installs and upgrades of our applications both, remotely and on-site.

Required Skills and Qualifications:                                 

Able , and willing to travel by air and land to customer locations when needed.

Prefer experience with Microsoft OS, TCP/IP Networks, and SQL language databases. Good oral and written communication skills and an aptitude for problem solving. Can organize, categorize, and interpret ambiguous information transforming it into facts and problem statements. Skilled at problem and decision analysis, and can work in a structured environment based on processes and priorities.

Education:                                               

Associate’s Degree in Technology, or Computer Science. Or equivalent from two-year College or technical school, or One to three years related experience.

Yes

Health Insurance Available, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and 401K

Application Implementation Specialist

Altoona, PA

ASAP

Open, Depending on Experience

Contract to Possible Direct

Provide installation and configuration of customer applications to support customers’ business requirements and practices.  Install regional database engines such as Oracle and MSSQL as well as third party hardware and software.  Perform, test, and troubleshoot customer upgrades and system configurations.  Perform pre-installation analysis of customer infrastructure.  Willingness to travel both regionally and nationally.  Functional knowledge of operating systems and TCP/IP networks.  Minimum associates degree in Technology or Computer Science.

Yes

Health Insurance Available, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and 401K

Software Development Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA (Northern Suburbs)

ASAP

Open Depending on Experience

Direct with Client Partner

3 years+ of experience in IT system analysis, design, develop, testing and/or implementation.

Responsible for producing software for core products utilizing requirements to design, develop, implement, and lead the development of a product for the deployment of a new release.  This includes coordinating the necessary activities to accomplish above project. Facilitate the use and improvement of a software development lifecycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
*  Design and implement software solutions and enhancements.  This will include GUI application, database, and report development.
*  Must be able to independently create designs for more complicated software changes.
*  Perform product and system testing.
*  Compare product behavior to expected behavior.  Ensure all components are complete and ready for installation assembly, independent testing, and production.
*  Issue logging, tracking, analysis, reporting and management.
*  Develop documentation including test plans, installation instructions, internal release notes, and design documents.
*  Participate in software development lifecycle for new and existing products.
*  Prepare for and support products at tradeshows.
*  Release control and coordination for multiple products.
*  Coordinate work activities for other team members and lead projects.
*  Display an advanced level of proficiency in .NET development technologies.
*  Mentor other developers

Preferred Skills:
*  Demonstrate sound knowledge in Object Oriented programming concept using C/C++/C# in MS Visual Studio development environment..
*  Knowledge in architecting software solutions that fits business needs and challenges.  
*  Working knowledge of MS SQL Server and experience with SQL.
*  Demonstrate knowledge in Object-relational Mapping programming (ORM) technique will be a plus specifically with NHibernate.
* Able to lead in depth technical discussions.
*  Advanced skills in formal Software Design Methodologies

Electronics Technician

Pittsburgh, PA

ASAP

$12-$15 per hour

Contract to possible roll over to direct

Responsibilities include evaluating printed circuit board assemblies for solder quality and troubleshooting the boards as needed.  This job entails accepting guidance from engineers in the design of circuit boards, interpreting schematics, and using this knowledge to inspect printed circuit board assemblies for appropriate solder quality.  Additionally, in the event of good solder quality, the incumbent will be required to troubleshoot the board further to determine whether there is a component or design-related issue.  The incumbent will be responsible for documenting all findings and assuring that the printed circuit board assemblies are appropriately being processed back through the system.  Further, the incumbent will assist with providing summaries of issues seen on the different types of printed circuit board assemblies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Associates Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology, with a minimum of 5 years of experience. 

Experience: Possess a solid understanding of detailed electronic schematics, electrical assembly, electrical laboratory equipment, and accepted testing methods.

§         Experience in reading schematics and testing and troubleshooting of electrical circuits.

§         Knowledge of and, preferably, certification in IPC-A-610C or other solder quality inspection / skills certification.

§         Prototyping experience of complex circuits, both digital and analog, including fabrication and soldering (surface mount and through hole), is desirable.  

§         Experience in performing complex and non-routine engineering and test measurements.

§         Capable of safely utilizing standard electronic test equipment and tools.

§         Must be computer literate, including experience with word processing and spreadsheets.

§         Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

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Health Insurance Available, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and 401K

E/M Technician

Pittsburgh, PA

ASAP

Negotiable

Temporary/Project Basis, possibly roll over to direct

Must have specific experience doing assembly work with control cabinets

Person must have the electrical background and be able to work from schematics

Must have work experience doing electrical wiring of control panels

Must have some mechanical assembly experience also in order to build the cabinets

Person must have some of their own basic hand tools that they can use on the job (Company provides any specialty tools needed)

Normal work day begins at 7:00, 7:30 or 8:00

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Health Insurance Available, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and 401K

Electrical Wireman

Pittsburgh, PA

ASAP

$10-$14 per hour

Temporary/Project Basis, possibly roll over to direct

Must possess experience in industrial control panel wiring or cabinet wiring. Proficient in stripping wires, following wiring diagrams, wiring panels or cabinets, soldering, etc. Overtime is involved and the position is very long term. There is potential to go direct/permanent with the company at some point.

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Health Insurance Available, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off, and 401K

Quality Systems Technician

Pittsburgh, PA (East)

ASAP

Open Depending on Experience

Contract to possible direct