Purpose and Scope:
The Structural Engineer is responsible for providing engineering guidance, calculations, analysis, studies and recommendations for a specialized segment of engineering within schedule and budget of an assigned project. Additional responsibilities may be assigned according to the needs of the company, project, or contract.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Prepares, reviews and approves drawings as required.

2. Leads various size groups of engineers, designers and/or specialists.

3. Uses data supplied by others to prepare a basic outline of work to be completed and establishes a schedule compatible with project goals and budgets.

4. Develops and documents all calculations for assignments.

5. Prepares and documents economic analyses and other system studies.

6. Provides progress reports and alerts others about delays and specialized conditions.

7. Prepares and presents expert testimony before regulatory bodies and courts.

8. Prepares and makes presentations to client and company management.

9. Contributes to technical literature in area of specialty.

10. Assists with the preparation of project scope within a specific discipline.

11. Works toward alignment of customer and company objectives.

12. Assists with interpreting codes and permitting as it relates to a specific discipline.

13. Fully understands the use of vendor documents and can review documents for accuracy.

14. Ensures quality, quantity, and completeness of the assigned engineering tasks.

15. Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Requirements

- US Citizen

- Bachelor of Science degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline or the sciences from a four-year accredited college or university.

- 10+ years of professional experience within a discipline or specialty.

- Professional Engineering (PE) License required.

- In-depth level of knowledge within a specific discipline and understanding of the other disciplines.

- In-depth knowledge of industry codes and standards, including AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, and ACI 318.

- In-depth knowledge and expertise in STAAD.Pro modeling, analysis, design, and post processing.

- Working knowledge of ANSYS analysis software

- In-depth knowledge and expertise in MathCad, Excel, and Word.

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

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

- Position may require travel.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master of Science degree or Doctorate in structural engineering

- Sructural Engineer's (SE) license

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

- In-depth knowledge of AISC Seismic Design Provisions, i.e., AISC 341

- Basic knowledge of nuclear facility design codes including ACI 349, AISC N690, ASCE 43, and DOE-STD-1020

- Working knowledge of soil-structure interaction and seismic response spectrum analysis

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $125K - $190K (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:
$125,000 - $190,000

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:
09/30/2026 - 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.