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Deputy Director for Engineering and Design
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 60 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $152K – $228K Apply by Aug 17, 2026 General Engineering ENTJINTJINTPISTJ Trades
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The Deputy Director for Engineering and Design provides leadership and direction to a multidisciplinary staff of engineers, architects, planners, technical and support employees responsible for the planning, design, construction, revitalization, and stewardship of Smithsonian facilities. The incumbent is responsible for the safety, cost effectiveness, efficiency and overall quality of all engineering and design projects for the Institution.
What You'll Do
- →The incumbent serves as a principal advisor on all aspects of facilities engineering, architecture, design excellence, accessibility and the stewardship of Smithsonian facilities.
- →Advises senior leadership on broad policy, design standards, code application, program and human resource matters affecting facilities engineering and design of SI programs and operations.
- →Advises senior leadership on architectural and engineering approaches that balance functionality, life-cycle performance, sustainability, preservation requirements, visitor experience, and SI mission needs.
- →Oversees strategic and business planning, goal setting, quality implementation, organizational performance measurement, and reinvention efforts to ensure alignment with the vision, values, and goals of the Secretary, and Director for Office of Planning, Design and Construction (OPDC).
- →Leads the architectural and engineering design program to ensure projects achieve excellence in design quality, functionality, durability, sustainability, accessibility and compatibility with historic and cultural resources.
- →Successful adoption of these best practices and standards is essential to maximize the Institution's buying power and to help reduce the more than $1.5 billion backlog in revitalization projects.
- →In addition, the incumbent will continue to oversee existing priorities, including facilities safety and security, energy efficiency, historical preservation, and public access in facility projects and construction criteria.
- →Manages the completion of an aggressively changing project that includes responsibilities that may evolve in its complexity.
- →During the next ten years the Institution will invest to revitalize aging facilities and construct new facilities to support additional exhibits and programs.
- →The project workload will require the incumbent to establish policies, processes and procedures, and to develop a training program that will ensure appropriate performance standards are achieved throughout the division.
- →Oversees the established control systems to monitor and ensure adherence to the budgetary commitments allotted to the engineering and design initiatives and services.
- →Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of these control systems to ensure the engineering and design division remains within budget.
- →Adheres to financial management policies and procedures contained in the Institution's Office Memorandums.
- →Serves as SI's expert in the development of policy, standards, and procedures to ensure operation of an effective and efficient engineering and design program for all SI facilities.
Requirements
- ✓Meet the basic qualifications and specialized experience as listed below: Pass Pre-Employment Background Investigation May need to complete a Probationary Period Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with selective service
Benefits
- ★The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits program for both Federal and Trust employees.
- ★See www.sihr.si.edu for details.
- ★We also offer a rich program of services and opportunities to balance and enhance your work life.
- ★These and other programs have made the Smithsonian one of the top 10 places to work in the government.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 44a736c7-bd23-4dcb-b0f0-e146948609a5
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