Change Management Specialist

EKN Engineering; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Exclusive employee discounts

Monthly catered lunches

Office snacks

Employee engagement & wellness

JOYA Health membership

Wellness programs

Job summary

EKN Engineering in Irvine, CA is seeking a Change Management Specialist to support large integration projects, assist with training on new tools, and execute change management tasks. The role involves communicating with stakeholders, supporting change control, and developing training materials to drive adoption.

You will work with client teams to demonstrate benefits and help deliver successful projects. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years of change management experience, strong written and verbal

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of project knowledge within Change Management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint.
• Information management experience - collection, storage, archiving and distribution of key information
• Exposure to Integrated Change control
• Clear and concise written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure successful projects
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience with corporate communications

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of consistent communication to all stakeholders, as well as detailed communication to key stakeholder groups, and drafting communications.
• Assist with the change control process including review of change requests, approving, and managing changes to deliverables.
• Participate in the creation and distribution of training materials, take meeting minutes, and training attendance.
• Support the design and delivery of trainings and update all project documents, and project management plan.
• Work with client’s development team in understanding the benefits of the tool, and clearly explaining that to the end user.
• Assist with executing meetings with key stakeholders and providing updates on deliverable development.
• Manage a lesson learned register throughout the process and identify key risks to the project.
• Experience with SDLC and corporate communications are preferred.

Skills

Change management experience

Information management experience

Clear and concise communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint)

Job description

At EKN Engineering, we solve challenging problems with innovative engineering and configurable software solutions. We use an engineering-first approach, combined with data-driven strategies, to improve overall compliance, risk management, and design accuracy tailored to the specific needs of each client.

With decades of experience in engineering, our team of over 160 professionals in Irvine, California is dedicated to building a safer and more efficient tomorrow through engineering and technological innovation.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Change Management Specialist to assist in large integration projects for our client, as well as internally. The ideal candidate will assist with training on new tools, execute on change management tasks per project, and perform actions to help showcase the benefits of projects.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a high level of consistent communication to all stakeholders, as well as detailed communication to key stakeholder groups, and drafting communications.

Assist with the change control process including review of change requests, approving, and managing changes to deliverables.

Participate in the creation and distribution of training materials, take meeting minutes, and training attendance.

Support the design and delivery of trainings and update all project documents, and project management plan.

Work with client’s development team in understanding the benefits of the tool, and clearly explaining that to the end user.

Assist with executing meetings with key stakeholders and providing updates on deliverable development.

Manage a lesson learned register throughout the process and identify key risks to the project.

Qualifications

1-2 years of Project knowledge within Change Management

Experience with Microsoft Office tools, including but not limited to Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint

Information management experience - collection, storage, archiving and distribution of key information

Exposure to Integrated Change control

Clear and concise written/verbal communication skills

Ability to interface effectively and collaborate with clients, peers, project personnel, and all levels of management to develop solutions and ensure successful projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC)

Experience with corporate communications

Why Join Us

At EKN Engineering, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and accountability and supports our employees' professional growth and personal development. Here, you’ll work with teams that push the boundaries of engineering to create solutions that enhance our communities and the environment by making utilities safer.

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance– Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.

401(k) with Company Match– We invest in your future with a dollar-for-dollar match on contributions.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)– Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Exclusive Employee Discounts– Access our BenefitsHub for savings on travel, rental cars, hotels, theme parks, and more.

Monthly Catered Lunches & Daily Office Snacks– Enjoy a well‑stocked kitchen and regular team meals to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Employee Engagement & Wellness– We value connection and balance. Our team enjoys a variety of events and activities throughout the year, including hiking outings, summer BBQs, sports games, holiday celebrations, and dedicated team‑building days.

JOYA Health Membership– Access to over $1,000 in annual skin health and wellness benefits, including complimentary facials or peels, aesthetic service credits, priority skin cancer screenings, teledermatology services, and discounts on skincare products.

Wellness Perks & Support Programs– Access a variety of wellness resources including discounted gym memberships through One Pass, mental health and self‑care tools via AbleTo and Calm, and monthly rewards for healthy activities through Rally.