Job Description

Our Nuclear Programs is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy as well as commercial nuclear companies; we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup, production and power generation sites. Our services include engineering, construction management, consulting, program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, and nuclear operations.

We’re looking for a Senior Structural Engineer (SE Licensed) for design projects, leading design teams, developing design calculations using standard and advanced analysis (FEA) techniques, developing drawing, and developing specifications for structures made of steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design. Your work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with some travel. You will be able to focus on tackling the toughest design challenges with a smile as you support the development of life‑changing infrastructure that improves communities all over the United States. If you’re up for the task, then we have been looking for you! Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress. Join us and love what you do!

Amentum health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees will also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 8 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Hired applicants will be able to purchase company stock.

The base salary range for this position is $102,900 to $149,086. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations, for “remote” positions, salary to be offered is geographic dependent. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Qualifications

• Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Must have a SE license
• Having ability to obtain DOE Q clearance
• B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
• 10+ years of post‑education experience
• Perform Engineer of Record duties as assigned
• Perform design and full documentation of structural systems as assigned
• Interface directly with client counterpart, both virtually and on‑site, to develop best solution for assigned projects
• Integrate with other design disciplines and project functions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Architecture, Civil, Document Control, Project Controls, etc.
• Ability to estimate, schedule, and track assigned project for schedule and cost performance
• Knowledge of DOE, NRC, and nuclear standards including DOE-1020, NRC Regulatory framework, etc.
• Understand how soil structure interaction and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis interface with structural design of a project
• Expert design knowledge of steel, concrete, and masonry with emphasis on seismic design
• Expert implementing multiple years of national code including IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7
• Ability to follow and implement established quality procedures and ensure that all work accomplished is procedurally compliant
• Experience working within an NQA-1 quality program
• Expert in use of finite element software such as STAAD.pro (or equivalent)
• Expert using Microsoft Office software including Teams, Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, etc.
• Expert in use of MathCAD (or equivalent)
• Reside within a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office

Preferred Qualifications

• Competent using Revit, AutoCAD, or MicroStation software
• Field experience as Resident Engineer, Field Engineer or Quality Control Engineer
• DOE Q clearance
• DOE experience

Work Location

It is preferred this position be worked full‑time in Oak Ridge, TN. There is an option for remote/hybrid work. For people within 50 miles of the Oak Ridge, TN or Denver, CO offices, a hybrid option requiring a person to be in office a minimum of 2 days per week is available. For people outside 50 miles, a remote option with some 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.

Essential Functions

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

We help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive.

Equipment and Machines: Standard office PC, with software will be provided

Other Essential Functions

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
• Must take and pass a pre‑employment drug and background check

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