Amentum

Chief Facility Engineer

Amentum$125K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret security clearance required
  • Degree in infrastructure-related engineering preferred
  • 7+ years managing large facility operations
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in a U.S. state, territory, or possession
  • Experience with government regulations, codes, and standards
  • Knowledge of CMMS, BAS, fire alarm systems, and UPS

Responsibilities

  • Perform overall capacity management of infrastructure systems
  • Design and analyze system upgrades and modifications
  • Ensure compliance with building code requirements
  • Generate specifications for new equipment installations
  • Lead and mentor engineering team members
  • Coordinate with program management and government clients
  • Develop technical documentation and system specifications

Benefits

  • 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
Full Job Description
The selected candidate will perform as a lead and expert on the most complex engineering assignments in planning and overseeing installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure systems. The Chief Facility Engineer is responsible for the overall management and operation of the mechanical, life safety, electrical, plumbing, CAD, drawing development and review.

Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:
• Perform overall capacity management. Maintain building heating, cooling and power calculations
• Responsible for design, analysis, and recommendations for system upgrades.
• Ensure building modifications comply with code requirements
• Generate design specifications for new equipment installations.
• Lead engineering team and act as a mentor to team members.
• May train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments.
• Coordinate and work closely with program management and government customer to define system specifications and requirements
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design, installation and test activities.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in infrastructure related engineering
• 7 years direct experience in managing and operating large facility operations
• Professional Engineer (PE) in one of the 50 U.S. states, Territories or Possessions
• Experience in the application of government regulations, codes and standards
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Fire alarm and protection systems, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000

Compensation Details:
125-150

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.

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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