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Rutgers University

Senior Laboratory Engineer (CAES Staff Engineer)

🇺🇸 Piscataway, NJ 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $71K - $109K 💻 Software Engineering 🗓️ May 16th, 2026
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Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring a Senior Laboratory Engineer (CAES Staff Engineer) for the Center for Advanced Energy Systems. This role manages projects supporting CAES initiatives, directs all student innovation activities at the center, and develops integration and training activities while serving as a liaison between DOE and academic centers in the Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC) program.

Highlights
  • Manage multiple projects to support CAES initiatives and program quality assurance for DOE's ITAC program.
  • Direct student innovation activities conducted by the Center for Advanced Energy Systems.
  • Develop integration activities and assist in training efforts within the center.
  • Engage directly with ITAC Directors, faculty, and Department of Energy officials.
  • Require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, energy systems engineering, or equivalent experience plus two years of related work experience.
  • Must hold a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
  • Salary range: $71,447 to $109,422, with up to $85,000 typical; final offer depends on qualifications and funding.
  • Position status: Full-time, nonexempt, 37.5 hours per week, requiring a fully on-site work arrangement.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, retirement plans, paid time off, life insurance, and employee discounts.
  • Reports directly to the Center Director and is part of Rutgers' Admin Assembly (MPSC) union.