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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .
POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location can/will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.
We are searching for an Engineering Services Deputy Director to join the Enterprise Services (ES) team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.
You will act as a partner with the ES Director to ensure reliable and transparent operations of the ES enterprise divisions: Safety, Facilities Operations and Maintenance; Facilities Project Delivery; Supply Chain; Machine Shop; Mechanical and Electrical Design and Drafting; and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools. You will drive initiatives that maintain policy, procedure, and standards that ensure operational integrity and produce reliable information to ARL leadership for decision making. You will also act as a critical advocate of the ES mission: Enabling agility in research through strategic stewardship.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Serve as Deputy to the ES Director, providing added oversight of day-to-day operations for ES, offering strategic support in managing the team of ES division heads, and acting as point of contact in the ES Director absence
- Ensure resilience by participating in ES communications strategies, improving work control processes, advocating for emerging operational needs, partnering with researchers, and securing approvals at executive-level meetings
- Participate in efforts to centralize fiscal tools that connect research operations with enterprise asset operations costs to enable reliable investment decisions; establish ES processes to support both daily operational demands and guide annual and long-range planning
- Document ES policies by collaborating across enterprise units, research office stakeholders, and peer organizations to create compliant and efficient command media and standard operating procedures
- Improve accountability by evaluating division operations, refining and informing key performance indicators (KPI)s, and partnering with ES division heads to develop sustainable data processes and effective operational reporting
- Drive improvement by identifying industry benchmarks, training opportunities, operational efficiencies, and ES investment priorities
- Serve as a collaboration advocate by representing ES in ARL, University, and industry initiatives; lead ES outreach on identified initiatives
- Collaborate with cross unit enterprise team members to implement solutions that deliver actionable information today while aligning with long-term process maturity goals that drive lab-wide organizational improvement
- Foster a strong team culture across research office and enterprise units to support organizational success
- Educate stakeholders on ES strategies and serve as a resource across the organization Ensure team development is focused on bringing industry leading trends for efficiency and technical excellence to ES operations
Required Skills/Experience areas include:
- Advanced knowledge in a majority of critical ES functions including manufacturing, facility operations, safety, construction, machining, supply chain, and design for manufacturing
- Success applying diplomacy and various forms of communication skills to provide creative solutions to highly varied complex challenges
- Proven capability to integrate complex budgets and develop reliable forecasts for fiscal projections and business models
- Demonstrated ability to develop written communication used for planning, analysis, and organizational decision-making, including presentation of data analysis in reliable and clear formats. Active or ability to receive security clearance at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:
- Operational benchmarking or continuous improvement methodologies
- University or federal research environments
- Exposure to cross-enterprise strategy development Current eligibility for access to classified information at the TS/SCI level
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MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
NoneARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $161,004.00 - $265,704.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants .
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants .
POSITION SPECIFICS
Your working location can/will be fully on-site located in State College, PA. This role requires periodic travel to remote locations.
We are searching for an Engineering Services Deputy Director to join the Enterprise Services (ES) team at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State.
You will act as a partner with the ES Director to ensure reliable and transparent operations of the ES enterprise divisions: Safety, Facilities Operations and Maintenance; Facilities Project Delivery; Supply Chain; Machine Shop; Mechanical and Electrical Design and Drafting; and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools. You will drive initiatives that maintain policy, procedure, and standards that ensure operational integrity and produce reliable information to ARL leadership for decision making. You will also act as a critical advocate of the ES mission: Enabling agility in research through strategic stewardship.
ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.
You will:
- Serve as Deputy to the ES Director, providing added oversight of day-to-day operations for ES, offering strategic support in managing the team of ES division heads, and acting as point of contact in the ES Director absence
- Ensure resilience by participating in ES communications strategies, improving work control processes, advocating for emerging operational needs, partnering with researchers, and securing approvals at executive-level meetings
- Participate in efforts to centralize fiscal tools that connect research operations with enterprise asset operations costs to enable reliable investment decisions; establish ES processes to support both daily operational demands and guide annual and long-range planning
- Document ES policies by collaborating across enterprise units, research office stakeholders, and peer organizations to create compliant and efficient command media and standard operating procedures
- Improve accountability by evaluating division operations, refining and informing key performance indicators (KPI)s, and partnering with ES division heads to develop sustainable data processes and effective operational reporting
- Drive improvement by identifying industry benchmarks, training opportunities, operational efficiencies, and ES investment priorities
- Serve as a collaboration advocate by representing ES in ARL, University, and industry initiatives; lead ES outreach on identified initiatives
- Collaborate with cross unit enterprise team members to implement solutions that deliver actionable information today while aligning with long-term process maturity goals that drive lab-wide organizational improvement
- Foster a strong team culture across research office and enterprise units to support organizational success
- Educate stakeholders on ES strategies and serve as a resource across the organization Ensure team development is focused on bringing industry leading trends for efficiency and technical excellence to ES operations
Required Skills/Experience areas include:
- Advanced knowledge in a majority of critical ES functions including manufacturing, facility operations, safety, construction, machining, supply chain, and design for manufacturing
- Success applying diplomacy and various forms of communication skills to provide creative solutions to highly varied complex challenges
- Proven capability to integrate complex budgets and develop reliable forecasts for fiscal projections and business models
- Demonstrated ability to develop written communication used for planning, analysis, and organizational decision-making, including presentation of data analysis in reliable and clear formats. Active or ability to receive security clearance at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required
Preferred Skills/Experience areas include:
- Operational benchmarking or continuous improvement methodologies
- University or federal research environments
- Exposure to cross-enterprise strategy development Current eligibility for access to classified information at the TS/SCI level
-
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Required Certifications:
NoneARL’s purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Intel Community (IC), and other federal government customers.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our website at www.arl.psu.edu .
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.Notice regarding employment at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL):
Employees must be eligible to obtain a government security clearance, participate in the ARL drug testing program, and comply with electronic and physical monitoring requirements applicable to federal contractors. ARL operates in a secure information environment involving Unclassified, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and Classified information. Personal electronic devices brought onsite must be registered and may be restricted from certain areas. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $161,004.00 - $265,704.00.Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page .
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
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The qualifications that appear most often in director of engineering services jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 or more years of progressive technical leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams across multiple projects or service lines
- Proficiency with project management tools and engineering design software relevant to the discipline
- Professional Engineer license or equivalent industry certification preferred or required
- Strong background in budget development, cost control, and capital planning
- Experience with regulatory compliance, quality systems, and health and safety standards
Tips for Your Director of Engineering Services Job Search
Quantify engineering program outcomes on your resume
Directors of engineering services are hired to deliver results at scale, so your resume should show budget ownership, team size, and measurable project outcomes, not just responsibilities. Hiring managers want to see the scope and impact of programs you've led.
Align certifications to your target industry
A PE license carries weight in infrastructure and utilities, while PMP or Six Sigma credentials matter more in defense and manufacturing. Match the certifications you highlight to the industry segment you're applying into so your credentials read as directly relevant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of engineering services openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your engineering discipline
Generic director of engineering services roles attract broad competition. Filter for postings that call out your specific discipline, whether that's civil, electrical, mechanical, or systems, so your background maps directly to what the team needs.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership narrative for interviews
Panels for this role typically include both technical and operations stakeholders. You'll need to speak fluently about vendor management, budget cycles, and workforce planning, not just engineering execution, so prepare examples that show how you've worked across those functions.
Negotiate scope and reporting structure alongside compensation
At the director level, what you're responsible for matters as much as pay. Clarify whether you'll own capital budgets, headcount decisions, and cross-site authority before accepting. Ambiguity in scope is harder to fix after you've started than compensation is.
Director of Engineering Services Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of engineering servicess?
The companies hiring the most director of engineering servicess right now include ROI AGENCY, HDR, and Atlas Technical Consultants, with the largest share of openings in California, Idaho, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in infrastructure, defense contracting, and large-scale utilities.
How many director of engineering services jobs are remote?
About 86% of director of engineering services openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most engineering services environments. Sub-areas with the most remote flexibility tend to be consulting, program management, and enterprise systems roles rather than field or facilities-based positions.
How do you become a director of engineering services?
Start by earning an engineering degree in a relevant discipline and building deep technical expertise in a specific service area. Progress through individual contributor and project lead roles, then move into engineering management with direct reports and budget ownership. Pursue a PE license or project management certification to strengthen your leadership profile, and take on cross-functional responsibilities that show you can manage operations, not just technical output.
Can you get a director of engineering services role with limited leadership experience?
Moving directly into a director title with no prior leadership is uncommon, but candidates who have led significant projects, managed subcontractors, or served in a lead engineer capacity can be competitive for smaller organizations or startups where titles reflect potential as much as tenure. Emphasizing ownership of outcomes, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination helps close the experience gap on your application.
What does the director of engineering services interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter screening call, followed by a panel interview with engineering leads and operations or executive stakeholders. You should expect a technical discussion of past programs you've managed, a scenario-based question on handling competing priorities or resource constraints, and often a presentation on how you'd approach improving a service function. Reference checks are standard and sometimes include past direct reports.
Where can I find and apply to director of engineering services jobs?
You can find and apply to director of engineering services jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your engineering discipline and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and location preferences.
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