Enterprise Planning and Engineering Specialist
The Enterprise Planning & Engineering Specialist is an entry-level engineering role focused on supporting strategic initiatives such as network optimization and capacity planning within Confidential Client. This position involves data analysis, project support, and cross-functional collaboration to develop operational improvements and build technical expertise for future leadership in transportation engineering. The role offers mentorship and hands-on experience to foster growth in analytical and project management skills.
About Careertakes
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Role Overview
The Enterprise Planning & Engineering (EP&E) Specialist is an entry-level engineering role designed to develop future technical leaders in transportation engineering and enterprise operations. Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you will support initiatives such as network optimization, pricing improvement, capacity planning, and linehaul optimization. This is a hands-on, analytical role with mentorship and growth opportunities.
Basic Information
- Type: Specialist — Permanent
- Employment: Full time
- Location: Flexible; must be able to report to the nearest terminal. Cincinnati, OH / Columbus, OH / Dayton, OH / Wilmington, OH preferred. (Authoritative job location: Wilmington, OH)
- Travel: Willingness to travel as needed (approx. 5–10%)
- Reports to: EP&E Senior Engineer(s)
- Estimated pay: $105,093 per year (estimated)
What You’ll Do
- Serve as a resource for operational problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement to support organic growth opportunities
- Analyze optimization and modeling needs and determine required data to develop project solutions
- Perform cost–benefit analyses to ensure effective use of resources and maximize return on investment
- Develop and implement solutions to operational issues and provide actionable recommendations
- Resolve stakeholder conflicts and clarify communications to maintain alignment with corporate objectives
- Support Business Review and Planning meetings by presenting analytical findings and tracking implementation results
- Build analytical models, reporting tools, and automation solutions to improve engineering efficiency and decision-making
Qualifications
Required / Core capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Research, Computer Science or related field preferred
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, OneNote)
- Ability to independently conduct standard analyses, process updates, and/or workflow changes and interpret results to recommend solutions
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, project-driven environment and communicating risk to project leadership
Preferred / Nice to have
- Exposure to Python, R, SQL, VBA, or similar tools for data analysis, automation, optimization, or reporting
- Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases (SQL Server preferred)
- Familiarity with network optimization, capacity planning, or transportation/logistics modeling
- Prior experience building models, dashboards, or automation to support operational decision-making
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Paid vacation and holidays (earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days)
- Access to employee vacation lodging at company resorts
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities
About the Client
Confidential Client is a privately held company operating in the Engineering sector, focused on transportation and distribution solutions. The organization values respect, honesty, and the contributions each employee brings to the company’s success.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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