Section Head, Electron-Ion Collider Engineering & Systems

Overview Brookhaven National Laboratory is recruiting for six Section Head positions—one leader for each of the following sections: Beam Instrumentation & Controls; Infrastructure Systems; Magnet Systems (Normal and Superconducting); Mechanical Systems; Power Supply Systems; Radio Frequency (RF). Please specify in your cover letter which role you are applying for. If you would like to be considered for multiple positions, indicate that in your cover letter as well. The Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) is a major research facility under construction at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The EIC will collide polarized protons or heavy ions with electrons using a new high-current polarized electron storage ring and a new accelerator complex. The ePIC detector at the EIC collision point will enable discovery related to the origin of mass, structure, and binding of atomic nuclei. Job Description The Technical Division serves as the engineering, infrastructure, and project-delivery organization for the Fundamental Interactions and Particles Directorate. The Division oversees engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, testing, commissioning support, modernization, and lifecycle management of EIC accelerator systems, supporting Project execution, commissioning, and long-term operations. The Division also provides matrixed engineering and technical support across the Directorate and supports maintenance of Hadron accelerator systems operated by the Accelerator Division. The Technical Division comprises more than 300 personnel organized into six Sections, each led by a Section Head. Section Heads report to the Division Director and provide leadership, management, and technical direction for their Section. We seek a Section Head for each of the following areas: Beam Instrumentation & Controls Infrastructure Systems Magnet Systems (Normal and Superconducting) Mechanical Systems Power Supply Systems Radio Frequency (RF) Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Responsibilities by Functions Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development Implement strategic plans and lead continuous improvement initiatives to design, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and modernize the EIC accelerator complex. Develop, maintain, and improve organizational capabilities, staffing, and infrastructure to support Division objectives. Collaborate with HR to develop workforce, succession, recruitment, and employee development plans that build long-term organizational capability. Establish performance expectations and hold Group Leaders accountable for technical, schedule, safety, and workforce outcomes. Financial & Resource Management Develop, manage, and execute Section operating budgets and align staffing, resources, and investments with Division and Project priorities. Allocate engineering, technical, and project resources to support priorities and commitments. Manage matrixed resources supporting multiple projects, programs, and modernization efforts. Ensure supervisors and staff have the qualifications, skills, experience, and resources to safely execute work. Technical & Engineering Stewardship Lead multidisciplinary engineering and technical teams to achieve Section objectives through collaboration and accountable decision-making. Provide technical stewardship for assigned systems through design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, modernization, and lifecycle management. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, configuration management, quality assurance, and operations requirements. Ensure systems are designed, delivered, documented, tested, and supported for efficient commissioning and long-term operations. Promote engineering excellence, reliability, maintainability, and continuous improvement within assigned areas. Project Execution & Delivery Oversight Collaborate with the EIC Project Management Team, FIP divisions, and operational organizations to deliver technical scope. Develop and execute technical scope, system designs, schedules, costs, and baselines. Lead execution and delivery of Level 3 WBS systems and components while meeting technical, cost, schedule, and performance objectives. Manage technical risks, monitor performance metrics, identify variances, and implement corrective actions. Compliance, Quality, & Safety Maintain a safe work environment through safety planning and documented processes. Ensure activities comply with Laboratory, DOE, regulatory, QA, and configuration management requirements. Maintain compliance processes and support new institutional requirements. Stakeholder Engagement & Communications Represent assigned technical organizations during project meetings, reviews, vendor interactions, collaborations, and DOE reviews. Communicate technical, programmatic, organizational, and project issues through concise summaries, presentations, reports, and recommendations. Lead technical reviews, project reviews, DOE reviews, and collaborations supporting programs. Support procurement through development of Statements of Work, technical specifications, contracts, and service agreements. Promote value engineering, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and a high-performing culture. Note : Submit a cover letter with your resume and indicate which of the six section head roles you are interested in. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related technical/science discipline. 10+ years of progressively responsible technical experience in a scientific or large technical enterprise, including at least 6 years of leadership/management experience. Significant experience relevant to the Section Head position, such as Beam Instrumentation & Controls, Infrastructure Systems, Magnet Systems, Mechanical Systems, Power Supply Systems, or RF. Experience managing technical scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and personnel for complex programs. Experience collaborating with scientists, engineers, and technicians to overcome complex technical challenges and install systems and components. Experience in management, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and modernization of particle accelerator systems or similar facilities. Experience implementing organizational strategies and workforce plans to support long-term mission success. Proven ability to lead engineering, scientific, and technical teams and achieve objectives through collaboration and staff development. Ability to build and lead high-performing teams with talent development and accountability. Ability to work with leaders, project managers, operational teams, vendors, collaborators, and external stakeholders. Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences. Commitment to fostering an open, collaborative, safe, high-performing workplace. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Advanced degree in Engineering or Physics or related discipline. Experience with accelerator or scientific equipment design, development, assembly, installation, commissioning, and operations. Familiarity with DOE project and governance requirements, earned value management, risk management, configuration management, and baseline control. Experience in RF, Controls, Beam Instrumentation, Mechanical, Magnet, Electrical, or Vacuum systems development. Project management experience; PMP certification or formal training. Other Information Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required. On-site position. Deadline: Application due 8/6/26. Salary range is $184,400 - $306,100 per year; offers based on qualifications and experience. Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable compensation and has a comprehensive benefits program. More information at BN L | Benefits Program. Brookhaven requires non-badged personnel to provide REAL-ID compliant documents for site access, in line with federal requirements. Those without REAL-ID will not be permitted to access the site, including during interviews. As a DOE laboratory, employees must obtain and maintain a UPIV credential under HSPD-12 requirements. Credentialing is part of onboarding and enables access to facilities and systems. DOE Orders 206.2 and 473.1A govern these requirements. About Us Brookhaven National Laboratory delivers discovery science and transformative technology. BSA operates the Lab for the DOE and values integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer — Veterans/Disabled. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities. For accommodations, contact us. Other program information: EEO statements and veteran support information may be provided as required by law. This description reflects the current role specifics but is subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr