Jefferson Lab · 15 hours ago
Director of Engineering
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $261K/yr
15+ years expJefferson Lab is a leading scientific research facility focused on solving complex engineering problems. The Director of Engineering will provide leadership for the engineering division, managing resources and ensuring engineering activities align with project goals and technical performance.
EnergyLife ScienceNuclear
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Engineering Division, providing engineering services to all technical programs at Jefferson Lab. Direct staff and budget to meet laboratory commitments to the CEBAF program and the portfolio of construction projects
Ensure engineering activities support overall project goals and technical performance within cost and schedule requirements
Promote a culture of leadership, accountability, and exceptional safety performance within the Division
Grow and develop a highly skilled engineering workforce and capability
Develop and take ownership of a Systems Engineering framework for Jefferson Lab, in coordination with other Science and Technology organizations within the laboratory
Foster and encourage constructive partnerships with leaders to further the goals and mission of Jefferson Lab
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Engineering
15 or more years' experience relevant technical areas of large-scale technical systems in a research environment
5 or more years' experience in a management position, with broad and in-depth project management and/or project leadership experience
Comprehensive leadership and management skills necessary to lead the engineering division and its activities
Ability to manage, motivate, direct, and effectively lead a diverse group of scientific, technical, and administrative staff
Proven ability to exercise executive level leadership for programs, budget, and facilities responsibilities
Relevant experience may not be substituted for education
Preferred
Experience in the DOE National Laboratory Complex or highly regulated industries
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Company
Jefferson Lab
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is located in Newport News.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (21)
2024 (17)
2023 (12)
2022 (17)
2021 (9)
2020 (13)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-14Grant· $7.5M
2023-08-16Grant
Leadership Team
Gail Frayne, CPA, CIA
Chief Financial Officer
Amber Boehnlein
CIO
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