Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
The Plant Engineer job family is responsible for technical activities relating to operations and maintenance of plant equipment. The Plant Engineer protects the installed configuration of the plant systems and provides technical support and issue resolution needed for operations and maintenance. Under direction of a Plant Engineering Supervisor; interacts with other plant engineers, Operations, Maintenance, WTP project groups, subcontractors, and equipment vendors as required to perform job assignments.
This is a system engineer position responsible for ensuring continued operation of assigned mechanical handling systems while maintaining configuration management within the plant. Individual will work directly with maintenance and operations for troubleshooting and addressing issues with equipment such as cranes, hoists, conveyors, bogies, through wall manipulators, shield doors, shield windows, elevators, and hatches.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent discipline) from a four-year accredited college or university.
Experience: Minimum of seven years of related professional experience.
Preferred Experience:
Experience in processing facilities, DOE facilities, or DOD facilities.
Experience with national consensus codes and standards.
Experience working with mechanical handling equipment including cranes, hoists, doors, and associated codes and standards
Experience maintaining configuration control of technical documents to project/site procedures and federal compliance
Progression to the next grade is based upon complexity of assignment and performance.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS
This job description is not intended to include every duty, task or instruction for which an employee is responsible. Other tasks may be assigned, based on business needs and the department supervisors request
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
(EFNM) Exposed Field Non-Manual- Performs desk work, including writing, computer workstation processes, and telephone operation. Arranges for and/or performs presentations, oral reports, planning meetings, and other formal and informal contacts, requiring long periods of sitting. Oversees field activities through inspections, testing and equipment operations, which requires walking, standing, bending, and turning along with wearing of personal protective equipment. Occasional loading, transport, and unloading of tools and/or supplies specific to an activity.
Compensation Details:
$101,573.67 - $157,957.21
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:
10/21/2026 - 10/31/2026Amentum 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.
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