Enterprise Planning and Engineering Specialist

Job Description

Enterprise Planning & Engineering (EP&E) Specialist

Full-Time, Monday
- Friday

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment and enjoy an excellent benefits package that includes our very own employee resorts

R+L Carriers
- Women in Trucking

The Enterprise Planning & Engineering (EP&E) Specialist is an entry-level engineering position designed to develop future technical leaders within RL Carriers. Working alongside experienced engineers, this role supports company-wide initiatives including Network Optimization, Pricing Improvement, Capacity Planning, Linehaul Optimization, and other strategic engineering projects.

Through hands‑on project experience, data analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration, the EP&E Specialist will develop the technical and operational expertise needed to lead increasingly complex engineering initiatives.

This position is intended for individuals who are interested in building a long‑term career in transportation engineering and enterprise operations. Successful candidates will receive mentorship from senior engineers and opportunities to develop technical, analytical, and project leadership skills.

• Type:
  Specialist
  - Permanent
• Flexible Location - you must be able to report to the nearest RL Carriers Terminal. Cincinnati, OH/Columbus, OH/Dayton, OH/Wilmington, OH preferred.
• Must be willing to travel as needed (5-10%)
• Reports to:
  
  EP&E Senior Engineer(s)

• Serves as a resource for operational problem identification, resolution, and continuous improvement to support organic growth opportunities
• Analyzes optimization and modeling to determine data required to develop project solutions
• Performs cost-benefit analyses to ensure effective use of resources and maximize return on investment
• Resolves conflicts and clarifies communications with stakeholders to maintain alignment with corporate objectives
• Develops and implements solutions to operational issues and provides recommendations for improvement
• Supports Business Review and Planning meetings by presenting analytical findings, recommending operational improvements, and tracking implementation results.

• 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, One Note)
• Exposure to Python, R, SQL, VBA, or similar coding tools for data analysis, automation, optimization or reporting is preferred
• Experience writing SQL queries and working with relational databases (SQL Server preferred)
• Demonstrates understanding of implementation objectives, project plans, and individual role within a project; participates in the implementation of a project; provides timely, thorough, and concise updates for area of responsibility; identifies areas of risk and properly communicates them to the project manager
• Can independently conduct standard analyses, process updates, and/or workflow changes. Interprets results of analyses and recommends solutions to address identified requirements, problems, or inefficiencies
• Leverages technological knowledge to achieve business objectives; resolves technological issues impeding work; adapts technological information, facts, or data to varying situations and recommends changes to technological approach based upon knowledge of trends and best practices
• Develops analytical models, reporting tools, and automation solutions that improve engineering efficiency and support operational decision‑making.

Benefits: R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us: R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient…