ES-DO Deputy Division Lead (Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 5
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Engineering
Operations Management -
Management
Operations Management, Project & Program Management
What You Will Do
Engineering Services (ES) Division of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) applies diverse engineering capabilities to enable the Laboratory’s science and national security missions. The ES Deputy Division Leader (DDL) ensures deployed engineering groups and the Conduct of Engineering (CoE) Program efficiently and effectively support experimental and production organizations. Supported areas and functions include nuclear, non-nuclear, accelerator, and industrial facility operations.
This position will be filled at the Nuclear Facilities Engineering Manager 5 level ($184,200 – $329,700).
Roles and Responsibilities- Communicate frequently and openly with workers to identify issues and encourage effective problem‑solving and continuous improvement.
- Develop personnel to effectively support operations, maintenance, project management, and safety management programs (for example – safety basis, pressure safety, electrical safety, and procurement).
- Communicate with customers to define objectives, develop plans, and monitor progress to cost‑effectively meet short‑ and long‑term customer needs.
- Provide engineering resources for facility and infrastructure management and project execution including system engineering and other engineering expertise using both centralized and deployed resources.
- Implement Conduct of Engineering (CoE) for facility sustainment, improvement, and modification, including oversight for Facility Design Authority Representatives within assigned areas.
- Serve as a Design Authority for Facilities and Site Chief Engineer as delegated by the ES Division Leader.
- Manage fiscal and personnel resources for assigned areas.
- Report directly to the ES Division Leader.
Job Requirements
Leadership:
This position leads several managers and groups consisting of over 100 personnel. Demonstrated ability to develop individuals and groups, improve efficiency and organizational responsiveness, and continuously implement feedback and improvement is required.
Knowledge and
Experience:
- Significant record of success leading a technical organization to support facility operations, maintenance, system engineering, and projects to establish and continuously improve reliability and availability.
- Demonstrated experience professionally developing multi-disciplinary groups.
- Demonstrated success effectively interfacing with all levels of management, staff, and customers. Strong verbal and written communication. Expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution.
- Extensive technical experience implementing regulatory requirements and consensus codes and standards, including but not limited to ASME, IBC/IEBC, NEC, NFPA, and others.
- High‑level experience developing and maintaining Engineering Standards for design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of facilities and systems, structures, and components (SSCs).
- Expert knowledge of work planning and control, reliability‑centered maintenance, and construction methodologies.
- Working knowledge of group financial management and business plan development.
Education/
Experience:
Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 12 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
This position is subject to DOE Order 426.2, Personnel Selection, Training, and Qualification Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities. DOE 426.2 requires a BS degree, 2 years of job‑related experience and 1 year of non‑reactor nuclear experience for technical support personnel who perform work independently at nuclear facilities.
Desired Qualifications- Knowledge of LANL activities and operations including project execution and management, procurement, construction, environmental safety and health (ES&H), and quality assurance. For external candidates, experience in a similar facility campus environment is desired.
- Knowledge of LANL Engineering Standards Manual; LANL Conduct of Engineering procedures; and DOE Orders and Standards related to facility design, construction, and project management. For external candidates, knowledge of similar procedures, order, or standards regarding…
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