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Reston, VA, USA Full-time Clearance Requirement: None Company Description Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide. Job Description SOS International LLC is seeking a Chief of Engineering who will provide senioru2011level leadership, technical oversight, and strategic direction for all engineering, infrastructure, and technicalu2011systems functions that support the emergencyu2011response mission. This role ensures that SOSi engineering capabilitiesu2014including facility readiness, deployable systems, power and utilities, communications infrastructure, and specialized technical assetsu2014are fully operational, compliant, and ready for rapid deployment during public health emergencies and disasters. The Chief of Engineering serves as the principal engineering advisor to the SOSi Program Manager (PM) and plays a critical role in supporting SOSiu2019s national preparedness and response operations. Duties: + Engineering Leadership & Technical Oversight: Leads all engineering functions supporting SOSiu2019s ERSS operational capabilities, including mechanical, electrical, structural, and systems engineering. Oversees the design, maintenance, testing, and readiness of deployable infrastructure such as mobile medical units, field hospitals, power systems, and environmentalu2011control systems. Establishes engineering standards, technical policies, and lifecycleu2011management plans for ERSS assets. Provides expert guidance on engineering feasibility, risk, and operational impacts. + Infrastructure & Systems Readiness: Ensures all ERSS technical systems are maintained in a deployable, missionu2011ready state. Oversees preventive maintenance, inspections, and certification of equipment and facilities. Manages engineering support for emergency deployments, including site assessments, power and utilities planning, and infrastructure setup. Coordinates with logistics, operations, and medical teams to ensure engineering solutions meet mission requirements. + Technical Integration & Innovation: Leads integration of new technologies, engineering solutions, and modernization initiatives to enhance ERSS capabilities. Evaluates emerging technologies relevant to field operations, mobile infrastructure, and emergency response. Oversees testing, validation, and fielding of new engineering systems. + Interagency & Stakeholder Coordination: Serves as the primary engineering liaison with federal, state, local, tribal, territorial, and privateu2011sector partners. Coordinates engineering support with agencies such as FEMA, DoD, USACE, and HHS components. Represents ERSS and SOSi in technical working groups, planning committees, and interagency engineering forums. + Compliance, Safety & Documentation: Ensures compliance with federal engineering standards, safety regulations, and environmental requirements. Oversees development of engineering SOPs, technical manuals, and readiness documentation. Conducts engineering risk assessments and supports afteru2011action reviews. + Program & Resource Management: Manages engineering budgets, procurement actions, and contract requirements. Oversees contractor performance related to engineering services, maintenance, and technical support. Leads workforce planning, training, and development for engineering staff and technical teams. + Leadership & Supervision: Supervises engineering personnel, including federal staff, contractors, and technical specialists. Fosters a culture of safety, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. Provides mentorship and technical guidance to engineering and operations staff. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: + Bacheloru2019s degree in electrical, mechanical, or civil engineering. + 5 years of experience in engineering services supporting emergency response, deployable infrastructure, and power and mission critical systems. + Experience supporting emergency response, deployable infrastructure, or missionu2011critical systems. + U.S. citizenship required. + May have to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret clearance (depending on customer). Preferred Qualifications: + 10 years of experience and Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred. + 7 years of specific experience supporting emergency response, deployable infrastructure, or missionu2011critical systems. + Masteru2019s degree in engineering, emergency management, public health, or related field is desirable. + Experience supporting emergency response, deployable infrastructure, or missionu2011critical systems. + Familiarity with federal emergencyu2011response operations (HHS, FEMA, DoW, USACE, DHS) strongly preferred. Additional Information Work Environment + Travel, including deployment to emergency sites, is required. + Position may require irregular hours during emergency activations Working at SOSi All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.SOSi is an equal employment opportunity employer and affirmative action employer. All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or protected veteran status. SOSi takes affirmative action in support of its policy to advance diversity and inclusion of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.