ES-OPS Deputy Group Lead; Engineering Manager

What You Will Do

At Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the Engineering Services Division (ES-DO) develops, maintains, and applies a diverse set of engineering capabilities to provide innovative solutions in support of the Laboratory’s scientific and national security mission. The ES-DO is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Group Leader (DGL) to support Engineering Services – Operations (ES-OPS).

The ES-OPS organization delivers critical capabilities in strategic execution. These interconnected functions ensure ES-DO operates with accountability, compliance, efficiency, and alignment to institutional priorities.

As the DGL you will report to the ES-OPS Group Leader and provide day‑to‑day leadership, operational oversight, and project integration across these functions. You will play an essential role in shaping the group’s vision, strengthening workforce resilience, and fostering a high‑performing team culture.

• Provide operational leadership for engineering and technical staff supporting pressure safety, welding, and non‑destructive examination (NDE) activities.
• Ensure work is planned and executed in accordance with Integrated Safety Management (ISM) and a mature conduct of engineering and operations environment.
• Develop and execute short‑and long‑range operational plans; monitor performance, schedules, and deliverables.
• Manage and execute budgets, including cost control, forecasting, and alignment of resources to mission priorities.
• Serve as a primary customer interface; assess performance, identify future work, and support business growth.

• Provide oversight of pressure systems in compliance with ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code and ASME B31 piping codes.
• Ensure welding and NDE activities comply with applicable codes, standards, qualification requirements, and Laboratory procedures.
• Identify and mitigate operational risks; ensure quality and compliance for nuclear and non‑nuclear work.

• Lead and develop staff through hiring, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and annual evaluations.
• Forecast staffing needs and ensure appropriate technical coverage to meet operational demands.

• Lead technical or operational teams in a regulated engineering, industrial, or laboratory environment.
• Support the Laboratory with knowledge and working experience in pressure safety, welding, NDE, or closely related disciplines.
• Integrate safety, quality, cost, and schedule in operational decision‑making.
• Provide strong business and financial acumen, including budget development and execution.

• Lead and manage engineering and technical resources supporting the ES-OPS group.
• Communicate with all levels of internal and external customers to define and recommend cross‑organizational operational objectives, develop specific short‑term and long‑range plans, and monitor progress to ensure long‑term objectives are attained and customer requirements are met.
• Provide counsel and assistance to management on matters dealing with Department of Energy (DOE) contract compliance and/or Laboratory policies or procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and interpretation of LANL policies and programs.
• Ensure regular, open communication with workers that promotes an environment where workers feel comfortable bringing errors, system weaknesses, and issues to the attention of management.
• Develop staffing plans in accordance with customer requirements and within budget constraints, perform recruiting and hiring activities to implement those plans, and develop staff through training, mentoring, and qualification programs.
• Provide leadership in the resolution of technical and personnel issues.
• Recruit, hire, develop, train, and mentor staff.
• Experience in developing and managing budgets.

• Demonstrated experience in building effective teams and recruiting the right people for the job.
• Experience analyzing program objectives to determine what resources are necessary for accomplishing tasks to meet goals.
• Demonstrated success accomplishing large project…