Chief Engineer/Engineering Manager

• Team Leadership: Direct engineering teams and coordinate with operations, project management, quality, and other management teams to ensure efficient delivery of projects.

• Technical Leadership: Serve as the Chief Engineer for all projects, ensuring design integrity, compliance with engineering standards, and technical excellence.
• Resource Management: Develop and manage resource allocation plans; monitor workload distribution and adjust engineering team schedules to meet project demands.
• Project Delivery: Oversee engineering operations execution to meet project requirements.
• Client Engagement: Act as a technical liaison with clients; participate in project meetings and provide engineering expertise.
• Process Development: Establish and maintain engineering best practices, tools, templates, and guidelines for project execution.
• Planning & Monitoring: Lead planning for small to mid-level projects across all life cycle phases (startup, interim, closeout).
• Schedule Management: Track project with the project manager and implement corrective actions to mitigate delays.
• Risk & Issue Resolution: Identify technical and engineering operational issues, facilitate resolutions, and escalate as needed to ensure project success.
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Drive technical innovation and recommend solutions to optimize processes and improve efficiency.
• Reporting: Prepare and analyze engineering project status reports; communicate progress and risks to stakeholders.
• Business Development: Identify opportunities with existing clients and new prospects; report findings to leadership.
• Proposal Support:  Provide detailed engineering inputs, hours estimates, and scope definition in support of proposals.
• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support organizational goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of experience in engineering leadership roles, including project and resource management.
• Deep knowledge of engineering principles, operations, and project management methodologies.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in engineering and project management tools.

• Experience working with government clients is strongly preferred.
• DOE Q-Clearance preferred.

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: [email protected].

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