Director of Engineering

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

Our mission is rooted in sustainability and in turn human welfare.

By growing local we help eliminate food waste and provide fresh, high-quality produce. Our sustainable greenhouse technology delivers ideal growing conditions for each of our crops, resulting in 90% less water consumption and 95% less land use than conventional agriculture,
no need for herbicides or pesticides
, and the lowest carbon footprint in the industry
.

We are committed to the growth and cultivation of our employee’s well-being
, so that our employees feel that they are in a career environment that enables them to thrive personally and professionally
. We provide an educational and safe work environment and are dedicated to helping our employees grow within the company. We are proud to offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package to employees working over 30 hours a week.

• Competitive Pay
• Indoor Agriculture Environment
• A culture focused on Work/Life Balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision and very competitive contribution rates
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account
• Generous Vacation Time and 5 Sick days each year
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Immediate access to participate in the 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• Basic and Voluntary Life / AD&D
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness coverage
• Voluntary STD/LTD
• Aflac
• Caregiver Support
• Training and Development
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits (includes part-time and seasonal staff)
• Market Place Perks at Work
• Free Employee Assistance Program services that focus on health physically, emotionally, socially, and financially.

Local Bounti employees are empowered, valued, and respected
. They have a passion for their work and for Local Bounti’s success. This shared passion for achievement is the lifeblood of our company
.

The Director of Engineering will lead all engineering functions supporting Local Bounti’s advanced indoor growing facilities. This leader will own strategic direction, technical excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement across engineering disciplines—including mechanical, electrical, automation, and facility systems. The Director of Engineering ensures high performance across production sites, champions safety and sustainability, and drives innovation aligned with Local Bounti’s mission. The pay range will be $175,000 to $200,000 depending on experience.

• Develop and execute the engineering strategy to support Local Bounti’s CEA operations, facilities expansion, and production optimization.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams in designing, maintaining, and improving grow systems, climate control, nutrient delivery, automation, and supporting infrastructure.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, Horticulture, and Technology teams to scale Local Bounti’s proprietary systems.
• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and documentation for current and future facilities.

• Oversee planning, design, and execution of capital projects, including new greenhouse builds, retrofits, and major system upgrades.
• Manage vendor relationships, contractors, engineering consultants, and equipment suppliers.
• Drive project budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

• Advance Local Bounti’s engineering methods, leveraging data, automation, and sustainable technologies to enhance yield, quality, and energy efficiency.
• Evaluate and implement new systems and technologies to improve production capacity and operational resilience.
• Troubleshoot complex facility and equipment issues and lead root-cause analyses.

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing engineering organization across multiple sites.
• Recruit and develop engineering talent aligned with Local Bounti’s culture of innovation, accountability, and sustainability.

• Ensure all engineering activities…