Engineering Design Manager Jobs in Norfolk, VA (NOW HIRING)

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The successful candidate will join the Engineering Directorate to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position will report to the Engineering Director.
All safety policies and procedures must be followed.
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for managing the Design Engineering departments, which include Civil/Str/Arch, Mechanical, and Electrical departments.
Responsible for managing design engineering projects of all sizes, disciplines, and complexity, and/or multiple projects. Assist in proposal development and project management of small, medium, and large complex projects or group of projects to include disciplines of mechanical, electrical, controls, civil, architectural, and structural engineering.
Serve as a point of contact for development and discussion of new opportunities and, subsequently, project objectives, scope, and budget within the company and between the company and the client.
Lead a team in the accomplishment of work on design projects of all sizes and in the development of all required documentation/deliverables within budget and schedule constraints.
Control project work accomplishments vs. scope of services contracted, assess progress vs. schedule and budget; resolve conflicts or elevate conflicts to management level necessary for resolution.
Evaluate performance of project team members.
Occasionally required to perform project management activities for design services/projects in house to maintain a balanced workload.
Direct and oversee engineering disciplines in project management duties. Directs efforts of team members assigned to larger projects. Supervises planning, scheduling, estimating, and reviews work accomplished by the project team. Works and coordinates within a matrix engineering organization with Supervisors to acquire resources needed to complete design projects. Duties may include managing up to ten individual projects and/or multiple project design teams, each consisting of up to ten (10) members.
Qualifications:
US Citizenship required.
BS degree from an accredited engineering school and eight (8) to twelve (12) years of engineering experience with at least one (1) year in project or discipline management, or a MS degree from an accredited engineering school and seven (7) to ten (10) years of engineering experience or a Ph.D. degree and two (2) to five (5) years related experience.
Demonstrated competence in project management and technical competence in discipline field(s) and knowledge of company policies and practices.
Requires demonstrated leadership skills, ability to function under pressure, demonstrate resource management capability, technical competence and thorough knowledge of engineering and project policies and practices.
- Project Management oversight for Design and Construction projects with the understanding of design documentation requirements and preparation to complete a successful project.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) best practices is desired. Experience in the execution of DBIA best practices is preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, project, and Outlook.
- Knowledgeable in budget reporting and understanding software programs associated with project management and critical path project scheduling.
- Professional Engineer License
Essential Functions:
Work Environment:
Office environment (90%)
Test facilities and active construction site environment - loud noise and potentially hazardous equipment operation. Travel between offices and various facilities is required (10%)
Physical Requirements:
Limited time spent on active construction sites (10%)
Must be physically capable of walking and climbing over rough terrain and working at elevated heights and confined spaces (5%)
Construction sites are common areas of high noise levels due to construction equipment and facility test operations (10%)
Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.
Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions
Equipment and Machines:
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.) including the following typical PC Software-Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Microsoft Project (90%)
Safety and Personal Protective Equipment (10%)
Attendance:
Regular attendance mandatory (100%)
Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (0% - 20%)
Other Essential Functions:
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Valid Real ID compliant identification - www.dhs.gov/real-id
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.
- Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.
- Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.
- Must be able to balance scope, schedule and budget to insure project success.
- The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.
- Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.
Compensation Details:
$120,000 - $150,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
08/10/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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