Job Description (show details...)

Summary

Manages, oversees, and plans the activities of engineering, research engineering, and/or project engineering services within an engineering discipline. Has full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating assignments. Provides direction on engineering matters pertaining to the operations, research, program, projects, and/or designated engineering assignments. Evaluates final results of work and projects to assure accomplishment of technical objectives. Prepares and presents reports outlining the outcome of technical projects and makes recommendations for actions necessary to achieve desired results. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Job Duties

1. Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Maintains required safety and security training, assures safety and security compliance, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
2. Provides assistance to management on matters dealing with government legislation, Department of Energy (DOE) contract compliance, and/or Laboratory policies or procedures to ensure compliance.
3. Provides guidance and interpretation of policies and programs concerning engineering.
4. Provides input for budgets; reviews applicable segment of budgets in relation to engineering objectives to ensure cost effectiveness.
5. Ensures proper communication to employees and other organizations on the implementation of engineering policies, procedures and practices.
6. Defines and recommends organizational objectives, develops specific short-term and long-range plans, and monitors progress to assure work objectives are attained and schedules are met.
7. Directs preparation of concise studies for management; identifies problem areas, investigates alternative solutions, determines cost implications, and recommends solutions.
8. Reviews staffing plans on assignments.
9. Conducts annual performance reviews in accordance with approved procedures and holds career development discussions.
10. Participates in project planning prior to proposals to provide technical guidance in the engineering and review of proposals.
11. Keeps informed on the status of all work involving assigned personnel with respect to schedule, budget, work quality and scope, material quantities, and contributes leadership, experience and expertise in the solution of difficult problems.
12. Monitors the use of available engineering computer programs, technical advances and engineering management control techniques.
13. Formulates and recommends for approval, engineering plans and programs.
14. Leads cooperative efforts among members of a project team.
15. Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas and who perform similar tasks.
16. Manages the activities of individual contributors or supervisors in a section or department with accountability for results in terms of costs, strategies and employees. Manages direct reports on an ongoing basis.
17. Follows processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Develops and administers schedules and performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities.
18. Contributes to the development of new programs and funding.
19. Conveys and implements new approaches to work in cooperation and collaboration with external customers/agencies and complimentary internal organizations.
20. Demonstrates effective project management capabilities.
21. Implements formality of operations.
22. Reviews, oversees and tracks budgets and performance of support services subcontractors.
23. Represents the work of the group to internal/external agencies.
24. Fosters a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Job Knowledge

• Demonstrated technical leadership in the development and support of a technical section or department.
• Requires full knowledge of own area of functional responsibility.
• Proficient knowledge of Laboratory activities and operations including business development, legal, procurement, construction, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance.
• Broad knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards, engineering procedures, and project controls and design criteria in all engineering disciplines.
• Broad knowledge of Laboratory administrative practices and systems.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated team building capability.
• Ability to resolve technical and personnel conflicts.
• Demonstrated capability in successfully managing customer relationships. Proficient in negotiation for dealing with Laboratory customers/representatives.
• Experience with group financial management and business plan development.

Education

• Minimum requirements: a recognized degree in engineering from an accredited college or university required
• A professional license in an engineering discipline, or a license to practice architecture from a recognized licensing board preferred
• Specialized courses in relevant general engineering or an appropriate engineering discipline preferred
• Specialized course in management preferred
• Progressive work experience, including supervision, within area of discipline.

Direction

A. Supervision Received

• Receives administrative supervision from a manager of engineering in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Receives operational supervision from a project manager.
• Receives predetermined and task-oriented work assignments that are subject to a moderate level of control and review.

B. Supervision Exercised

• Exercises functional direction over assigned engineers, reporting engineering managers, project engineers, technicians, and administrative staff, as assigned.
• Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall quality and efficiency.
• Supervises subordinates to complete assignments, using established guidelines, procedures and policies.

C. Contacts

• Laboratory personnel and management and participates in contacts with the LANL customer on matters relating to engineering progress and quality.

This description is not intended to be a complete statement of every aspect of the position, but rather to act as a guide to the essential functions to be performed. Assigned functions of this job may vary, and other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or changed at the discretion of management.