Amentum

Senior Electrical Engineer - Remote/Hybrid

Amentum$175K — $190K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-certified institution with 8+ years of experience
  • Experience in construction support for Title 3 activities
  • Proof of US citizenship required
  • Knowledgeable in NEC and skilled in Short Circuit Analysis
  • Experience leading engineering groups on significant projects
  • Ability to engage in technical discussions with clients
  • Experience with proposal writing and Statements of Work is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Conduct surveys and assessments of existing facilities
  • Perform field work to evaluate current conditions
  • Write reports and develop conceptual designs
  • Assist with cost estimating and review design packages
  • Guide junior engineering staff in project tasks
  • Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
  • Coordinate inspections and support electrical subcontract scope development during construction

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement benefits with 401(k) matching
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office. As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will perform a variety of electrical engineering design and construction support functions.

Duties Include but not limited to:
  • This includes survey/assess existing facility and master planning, scoping and estimating level of engineering effort
  • Field work to assess existing conditions
  • Report writing, conceptual design, design development of drawings, specifications, and calculation analyses
  • Assistance with cost estimating and technical review of design packages
  • Directing the activities of more junior engineering staff for these same tasks will be required
  • Dispositioning NCRs
  • Performing assessments on existing design, responding to RFIs, issuing Design Change Notices (DCNs)
  • Coordination with Quality on inspections and supporting development of scopes of work for electrical subcontracts and services during bidding and construction, including answering requests for information, bid review, shop drawing review, site visits during construction, commissioning support, hosting progress meetings, and project closeout


Qualifications:
  • BS or MS-Electrical Engineering from an ABET-certified institution and 8 or more years of electrical engineering design experience
  • Construction support experience for Title 3 activities
  • Must be able to show proof of US citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
  • Short Circuit Analysis experience
  • Very knowledgeable in the NEC
  • Experience leading groups of engineers and designers on major projects
  • Experience with leading technical discussions with client
  • Ability to author proposals and Statements of work is a plus


Preferred Qualifications:
  • PE License
  • DOE experience desired
  • NQA-1 experience desired
  • Arc Flash Analysis experience
  • Familiarity with Instrumentation & Controls interface
  • Knowledge of broad range of electrical systems is required, including power system design, substation design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, grounding design and equipment selection
  • Ability to independently produce sizing calculations and other analyses/reports is required
  • Experience in providing construction support or services during construction is required


Work Location:

This position is remote/hybrid work with a preferred for this position to be worked full-time in Oak Ridge, TN. For people within 50 miles of the Oak Ridge, TN office, a hybrid option requiring a person to be in office for minimum of 50% of the week. For people outside of 50 miles, a remote option with quarterly travel to the Oak Ridge, TN office is available. For hybrid and remote work, you are required to provide and work in a secured location as approved by the company within the United States due to the projects that you will be participating in.

Compensation Details:
$175,000 - $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:
06/25/2026 - 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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