Head Engineer

At NAVFAC, we are executing an $11B+ annual shore infrastructure portfolio. To ensure engineering integrity and rapid delivery, we must bridge the gap between military requirements and commercial innovation. We are seeking an engineering executive to serve as the Chief Engineer for the Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Shore Infrastructure.This is the central coordinating engineering leadership position for the Navy's entire shore infrastructure enterprise. This position requires a high-level corporate engineering executive who possesses technical standing and authority to advise Flag Officers and effectively negotiate engineering design, risk allocation, and technical standards with the executive leadership of the world's largest Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms.As the Chief Engineer, you will:Serve as the PAE's principal technical authority, advising Flag Officers and defense executives on complex technical disputes, constructability issues, and risk trade-offs on $1B+ mega-projects.Bring outside commercial expertise and a private-sector perspective to revolutionize how the Navy designs, structures, and approves heavy civil, waterfront, and industrial facility projects.Challenge conventional government engineering processes by introducing rapid prototyping, digital twin technology, and advanced commercial design standards to compress delivery timelines.Represent the Shore Infrastructure portfolio in high-stakes engagements with the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Congress, and private-sector executive boards, championing progressive technical strategies that align with modern commercial capabilities.Define enterprise-level technical standards that prioritize speed, market-driven feasibility, and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) integration.Technical & Corporate Qualifications:Enterprise Technical Executive: Extensive private-sector experience as a Chief Engineer, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), or Senior VP of Engineering within a major global engineering or construction firm.Mega-Project Technical Authority: Direct experience serving as the final technical/design authority on complex civil, marine, or heavy industrial projects valued at $1B+.Flag-Level & C-Suite Negotiation: Proven experience presenting complex engineering concepts, risk assessments, and investment trade-offs to corporate boards, CEOs, and senior government or military executives.Commercial Innovation Integration: Proven track record of successfully deploying modern commercial technologies and advanced construction techniques within highly regulated, complex industrial frameworks.Key Position Requirements:Must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be a Registered Architect (RA)Must be a US CitizenDrug ScreeningMust possess and be able to maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.This is a Key Leadership Position and a Critical Acquisition Position under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA).This position is designated Key and Emergency-Essential.* Recruitment/Relocation Incentive “may” be authorized. Benefit Package Built for Your Future:We understand that true compensation goes far beyond a salary. NAVFAC offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits portfolio designed to provide exceptional long-term financial security, robust health coverage, and genuine work-life balance.Here is a look at the outstanding benefits you can expect when you join our team:Elite Retirement System: A powerful 3-part plan: Federal Pension (FERS), a 401(k)-style Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with up to a 5% employer match, and Social Security. Gain access to a guaranteed defined-benefit pension highly sought-after cornerstone for retirement that is increasingly rare to find.Lifelong Health Coverage: Top-tier, flexible health insurance plans for you and your family. Carry your health coverage into retirement, providing unparalleled long-term peace of mind and financial protection.Generous Time Off: Continuously accruing paid sick and annual vacation leave, plus 11 paid federal holidays. Prioritize your well-being with abundant, guaranteed time to recharge and spend with family.Executive-Level Compensation: A highly competitive base salary structured under the Senior Executive Service (SES) pay scale, maximizing earning potential up to statutory federal limits, with eligibility for executive performance bonuses.Work-Life Integration: Flexible and alternative work scheduling options. Tailor your professional hours to better accommodate your personal life and commitments.Launch your career with NAVFAC today, shape the future of global infrastructure and make a lasting wave of change right from the shore.Note: Federal Agencies can only accept resumes up to two pages in length. Further information on what to include on your resume can be found here: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include