Director of Engineering

Position Description

Are you a strategic engineering leader ready to lead innovation, inspire teams, and drive meaningful impact?

At Jefferson Lab, you’ll champion cutting-edge science and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark—where excellence meets purpose, and great minds truly matter.

Posting Date :   09 / 19 / 25

Range :   $, - $, (PSE)

Work type :   % dedicated on-site

The Director of Engineering provides engineering leadership at Jefferson Lab by ensuring the application of sound engineering principles to support operations and complex R&D projects aligned with the scientific mission. Coordinate and manage resources for the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF) and various DOE O construction projects. Additionally, oversee multi-laboratory partnership projects such as the Electron-Ion Collider Project and LCLS II-HE Project. Collaborate with other laboratory management members in strategic planning, budget and resource management, talent development, policy formulation, and science and technology initiatives.

The Director of Engineering will be responsible for :

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.

Qualifications We Prefer :

• Experience in the DOE National Laboratory Complex or highly regulated industries.

Qualifications We Require :

Education

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :