Senior Development Engineer - Supervisor (RSCH AND DEV ENGR SUPV 2)

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Location Davis

Full / Part Time Full Time

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Job Summary

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THIS IS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY CENTER ONLY.

Job Summary

Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

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11 / 11 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm

THIS IS AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY CENTER ONLY.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Advanced experience in engineering, or related field, and / or equivalent experience with project management, scheduling concepts, methods and software.
• Experience utilizing photometric testing equipment to measure illuminance, luminance, color quality, lumen output, candlepower distribution, and other pertinent lighting metrics to evaluate the lighting system performance.
• Experience preparing construction specifications for energy efficiency projects and contracting with various trades to implement energy-efficiency projects in commercial and industrial applications.
• Experience preparing technical papers and status reports summarizing research results.
• Knowledge of state and federal energy codes.
• Skills to develop unique photometric experiments and protocols that characterize unique lighting systems.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

This position manages multiple research projects for CLTC and supervises professional engineer staff to ensure accountability and compliance.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary or Pay Range : $102,400 / yr. - $202,400 / yr.

Benefits

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Physical Demands

Environmental Demands

Mental Demands

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

May require in- and out-of-state travel occasionally. May require working outside the standard schedule, with supervisor's pre-authorization.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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