Amentum

Architect 1

Amentum$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or equivalent education required.
  • 4+ years of architectural experience essential.
  • Must be a Registered Architect in home state.
  • Proficient in Revit and AutoCAD software tools.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and detail-oriented skills required.
  • Security Clearance may be required for the position.
  • Travel may be necessary depending on project requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project efforts with all other disciplines under Supervising Architect's direction.
  • Provide project status on schedule, budget, and delays to Supervising Architect.
  • Supervise, assign, and evaluate work of architectural and technical personnel.
  • Deliver technical guidance to team members on architectural standards.
  • Continuously improve technical skills and ensure work quality.
  • Plan and schedule architectural/engineering efforts for projects.
  • Maintain accuracy of technical reports and project documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance offered.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching available.
  • 15 days of paid time off plus holidays provided.
  • Parental leave policy in place to support new parents.
  • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance included.
  • Educational reimbursement program accessible for career development.
  • Employee stock purchase plan offered for team members.
Full Job Description

Purpose and Scope:
Perform basic architectural/engineering calculations; preparing specifications, reports and related data tables. Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups. Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.


Essential Responsibilities:
1. Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, Architects maintain project coordination with all other disciplines on an assigned project.

2. Provides Supervising Architect status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems.

3. Supervises, assigns work, sets work priorities, evaluates and trains technical and architectural personnel.

4. Provides technical assistance and guidance to technical and architectural personnel.

5. Continually upgrades technical knowledge and capabilities. Assures quality, quantity, and completeness of the architectural/engineering work required.

6. Plans and schedules architectural/engineering efforts associated with assigned projects.

7. Maintains timeliness and accuracy of oral and written technical reports regarding assigned activities.

8. Maintains proper architectural/engineering files and records.

9. Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets.

10. May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.

11. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

12. Performs other architectural/engineering-related work as required.

13. Performs other architectural/engineering-related work as required.

14. Prepare plans and drawings at feasibility, conceptual, or detailed design.

15. Develop 3-D and solid CAD/CAE models to assist in the development of facility layout and/or equipment arrangement drawings.


Minimum Requirements

- US Citizen

- Education: Bachelor of science or arts degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university or demonstrated equivalent education.

- Experience: 4+ years of architectural experience.

- Must be a Registered Architect in a home state.

- Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.

- Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

-  Position may require travel.

- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD

- Working knowledge of Building codes and architectural standards.


Preferred Qualifications

- Government or nuclear experience, i.e., DOD, DOE, NR.

- Working knowledge of the design of nuclear or heavy industrial facilities.

- Ability to prepare various specifications, calculations and drawings.

- Masters degree from an accredited college or university

- Building designs for industrial facilities.

- Condition assessment and Building and Fire Protection Code compliance.

- Visualization, animation, and multimedia design and techniques.

- Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.


Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100K - $130K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)


Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave. 


Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. US Dual Citizenship may be considered.


Compensation Details:

$110k - $130k

       

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:

09/01/2026 - 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.

       

About Amentum

Amentum is a leading provider of engineering and technical services to the U.S. government and commercial customers worldwide. The company offers a wide range of services, including environmental remediation, facilities management, and logistics and supply chain management, among others. Amentum has a global presence, with operations in over 20 countries, and serves a diverse range of customers, including the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and the Department of State. The company is committed to providing high-quality services and has a strong reputation for technical expertise, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
Learn more about Amentum
Size
20,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
Founded
2014
Revenue
$5 billion

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