A boutique law firm in a Twin Cities suburb is looking for a civil litigation attorney with at least 3 years of experience. This firm is known for their tight-knit and collegial culture, and attorneys run their own case load independently. This firm would also be open to someone with some family law experience, although that is not required. The firm offers great benefits, and the compensation target is $100-150k depending on experience. More senior attorneys with a book of business (no matter how large) will be considered as well. If you have any interest in learning more, please apply here or send a resume to griebel@skywatersearch.com.
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team of 6 responsible for designing, reviewing, improving, and optimizing manufacturing processes via lean six sigma, continuous improvement, fixture design, and molding design. Projects will range from revised designs to novel concepts.
In addition to leading the team, you will be actively involved with design engineering responsibilities; prototyping and designing fixtures and molds for injection molding and thermoforming operations.
You and your team will identify new projects and initiatives to spearhead and drive, using lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity, minimize scrap, and improve upon operational excellence.
Director of IT
Our client is seeking an experienced IT Director to lead and manage all aspects of its information technology infrastructure. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for developing and executing the company’s IT strategy, ensuring reliable systems performance, security, and efficiency across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with a strong technical background and a collaborative leadership style.
Key Responsibilities:
- IT Strategy & Leadership
- Develop and implement a technology roadmap aligned with business goals.
- Lead and mentor a team of four IT professionals across support, infrastructure, and systems.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend upgrades to improve business processes.
- Infrastructure & Systems Management
- Oversee the maintenance and performance of servers, networks, databases, cloud environments, and end-user computing.
- Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of enterprise systems, including ERP platforms and remote site connectivity.
- Cybersecurity & Risk Management
- Implement and monitor security protocols, disaster recovery plans, and data protection measures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and data privacy regulations.
- Application Support & Vendor Management
- Lead the support, integration, and optimization of core business applications (including ERP and CRM systems).
- Manage relationships with IT vendors, service providers, and consultants to ensure high-quality services and cost-effective solutions.
- Operational Excellence & Project Delivery
- Lead technology-related projects across departments, from design through implementation.
- Establish KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate IT effectiveness and team productivity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of progressive IT experience, including 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
- Strong working knowledge of networking, security, infrastructure, cloud services (Azure, AWS), and enterprise systems.
- Experience supporting ERP systems, preferably in manufacturing or distribution environments.
- Proven ability to lead small teams and manage multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Traits:
- Hands-on, solutions-oriented, and adaptable.
- Experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, or distribution business environment.
- Passion for continuous improvement and process automation
This organization provides competitive compensation and benefits to attract excellent talent. They also focus on individuals who prioritize life outside of their career with work/life balance in mind for all employees. If you’re interested in at least learning more about this role and company, SkyWater would be happy to share further details.
Sediment Remediation Engineer
The Sediment Remediation Engineer will design and implement strategies in assessing, planning, and executing remediation projects in aquatic and coastal environments. They will bring expertise in sediment remediation and upland remediation to conduct and support crucial multi-year environmental projects located throughout the US.
This is a remote position that will require 10%-20% travel for required field operations support.
Inside Sales Manager- Retail Building Products
SkyWater is partnering with a leading direct-to-consumer building products distributor to identify their next Inside Sales Manager. Located in the west metro, they offer a curated selection of high quality building products with unmatched customer service and design expertise.
This position is a pivotal member of the sales leadership team. Reporting to the CEO, the inside sales manager is responsible for mentoring and leading a 12-person sales team to achieve and surpass sales goals. The Inside Sales Manager will set individual sales goals, analyze performance data, track and analyze sales statistics, and generate monthly sales reports.
With 300 employees across 11 locations nationwide, they need a hands-on, motivational leader to manage 12 direct reports, drive activity, and team performance.
The position is compensated with salary + bonus and full benefits. The role is on-site, 4 days a week.
Salary Range $90,000-$110,000
Tax Supervisor
Tax Supervisor
Remote (Midwest based) | Full time
Salary up to 140K + bonus potential
SkyWater Search Partners is partnering with a rapidly growing, tech-enabled tax advisory firm to hire a Tax Supervisor. This is a fully remote role with a forward-thinking company that delivers high-touch tax solutions to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and investors.
This role blends leadership, technical tax review, and client advisory in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise makes an immediate impact.
Why This Role?
- 100% remote with flexible work structure
- Opportunity to lead a small, high-performing team
- Exposure to complex client work across professional services, real estate, tech, and financial services
- Tech-forward firm committed to innovation and automation
- Leadership that values both autonomy and collaboration
If interested in learning more or being considered for this role, please apply today!
Senior DevOps Engineer
Our client is in the IT Services space; they work with clients in professional services to become more Agile and adopt DevOps practices. They are a small group in the West Twin Cities Metro but they are growing with plans to double the size of their IT group in the next year.
You would join the team that helps their clients automate multi-clouds, multi-vendors, processes, applications and infrastructure. You will work with modern technologies like AWS, Kubernetes and Terraform (or similar), just to name a few. We are looking for someone with not just the technical acumen and strong desire to learn new technology platforms, but someone that also has excellent soft skills. They want to give this individual the opportunity to direct the activities of other engineers as a project lead as well, if that’s something you’re interested in taking on. This is great role for someone who enjoys being in a team-centric work environment where you can bounce ideas off each other, while also developing in your own career.
You can work from home 100% of the time, but if you miss office-life they do have a location in the West Metro.
Cannot require sponsorship
Controller
Are you an ambitious accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment? Do you get energized by cross-functional work and the opportunity to influence the financial direction of a global organization? SkyWater is excited to partner with growing company in the specialty manufacturing industry to help them add a Controller to their collaborative, forward-thinking team. This individual will report to an extremely sharp, collaborative, and strategic CFO who we have known for years!
This is a high-impact role with direct visibility to leadership, where your ideas will be heard and your work will make a difference. You’ll work closely with teams across operations and international finance—contributing to KPI development and driving strategic initiatives. The culture is energized, team-oriented, and grounded in Midwestern roots. Strong compensation and benefits round out this exciting opportunity.
Litigation Associate – Sexual Abuse Practice
SkyWater Search Partners is assisting a national boutique firm with its search for an experienced plaintiffs’ litigation attorney to support its dedicated Sexual Abuse Victim Representation team in the Minnesota office.
An ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in plaintiffs’ litigation, managing cases from intake through settlement or jury trial. Must have experience taking and defending depositions, drafting complaints and discovery requests, managing discovery, and arguing dispositive and non-dispositive motions. Ideally, candidates would come from personal injury, plaintiffs’ employment, or sexual abuse victim practices, with experience chairing jury trials.
The firm is looking for an associate they can invest in long term. The role is hybrid, with 3-4 days per week in office. Great culture at the firm with very low turnover.
If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or reach out to Kelsey Quarberg directly (kquarberg@skywatersearch.com).
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Industrial Facilities
Mechanical Design Engineer – Building Systems (BSME, 4+ Years’ Experience)
Location: East Metro (On-Site)
Compensation: Starting at $56/hour + Overtime
Posted by: SkyWater Search Partners on Behalf of Client (Confidential)
SkyWater Search is currently seeking candidates on behalf of a respected engineering consultancy that is looking to add a Mechanical Design Engineer to its growing team. This role is tailored for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of four years of experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and piping systems for commercial or industrial facilities.
About the Client
Our client is a multidisciplinary design and engineering firm delivering comprehensive facility solutions across commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and laboratory environments. They offer a collaborative work culture, diverse project opportunities, and strong professional development support.
Position Summary
The engineer selected for this role will focus on the design and implementation of mechanical systems—such as HVAC, plumbing, and utility piping (compressed air, vacuum, nitrogen, etc.)—in a range of facility types. The position involves both office-based design and periodic field visits to support construction and existing facility assessments.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform HVAC load calculations and determine equipment sizing
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Design air systems, ductwork, and specialized ventilation layouts
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Develop plumbing schematics and riser diagrams
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Prepare mechanical drawings, equipment schedules, specifications, and construction documents
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Review test and balance data to confirm airflow and pressure design targets
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Support development of project scopes, estimates, and technical proposals
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Collaborate with internal and external teams during design, coordination, and construction
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Conduct field investigations to document existing conditions and validate design assumptions
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Assist with resolving site issues in coordination with contractors and project teams
Candidate Qualifications
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from an accredited program
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Minimum of 4 years’ experience designing HVAC and plumbing systems for commercial or industrial buildings
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Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain at any point.)
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Familiarity with ASHRAE standards, mechanical codes, and industry best practices
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Experience with mechanical system types such as chilled water, ventilation, and piping networks
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Strong coordination background across multiple design disciplines
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Proficient in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Excel
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple deadlines and contribute in a collaborative team setting
Schedule & Compensation
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Starting pay: $56/hour and up, depending on qualifications and experience
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Eligible for overtime (1.5x after 40 hours/week)
Benefits
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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401(k) with employer match
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Paid holidays and vacation
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Life insurance coverage
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume for immediate consideration. All applications will be handled confidentially by SkyWater Search Partners.
