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Electrical Engineer

Idaho Falls, ID; Idaho Falls; Idaho; ID; Idaho Falls, Idaho; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Amentum Technology Inc. (Amentum) provides safe and innovative solutions to our customers at nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering, and construction. We are currently executing many contracts, performing work that is essential to our clients missions across a broad range of functional areas, and one contract in particular is near the Idaho Falls area.

We are looking to add an Electrical Engineer to our growing team out at the Spent Fuel Handling Project at the Naval Reactors Facility in Scoville, Idaho. You will will perform a variety of electrical engineering design functions as part of the onsite construction support for the Title 3 activities. this includes dispositioning NCRs, performing assessments on existing designs, responding to RFIs, issuing Design Change Notices (DCNs) that require a PE license in Idaho or the ability to obtain within six months.

Duties include:

  • Coordination with Quality on inspections
  • Supporting development of scopes of work for electrical subcontracts with procurement and construction groups
  • Survey/assess existing facility and master planning, scoping, and estimating level of engineering effort
  • Field work to assess existing conditions
  • Report writing
  • Conceptual design
  • Review of design development of drawings, specifications, and calculation analyses
  • Assistance with cost estimating
  • Services during bidding and construction, including answering requests for information, bid review, shop drawing review, sites visits during construction, and commissioning support
  • Hosting progress meetings and project closeout

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering (from an ABET-certified institution)
  • 4 or more years of electrical engineering experience
  • Construction support experience for Title 3 activities
  • Short Circuit analysis
  • Knowledgeable in the NEC
  • Broad range of electrical systems is required, including power system design, substation design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, ground design, and equipment design
  • Ability to independently produce sizing calculations and other analyses/reports is required
  • Must be able to show proof of US Citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • DOE experience
  • NQA-1 experience
  • Arch Flash Analysis experience
  • Experience leading groups of engineers and designers on major projects
  • Ability to author proposals and statements of work is a plus
  • Experience with leading technical discussions with client(s)
  • Familiarity with Instrumentation & Controls interface
  • PE license in Idaho or PE in other state with the ability to quickly obtain an Idaho PE via NCEES Reciprocity

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.

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 a 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, background check and site security badge screening

At Amentum Nuclear Projects, 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. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.

About Amentum

Amentum

Amentum is one of the largest government services and engineering companies supporting the U.S. military, intelligence community, and federal agencies. Headquartered in Virginia with more than 50,000 employees worldwide, Amentum delivers mission-critical support across defense, cybersecurity, engineering, logistics, intelligence, aviation, nuclear, and space operations. The company plays a major role in helping government agencies solve complex national security and infrastructure challenges.

For job seekers, Amentum offers a wide variety of career opportunities across engineering, cybersecurity, intelligence, logistics, IT, aviation maintenance, program management, and cleared government support roles. The company is especially attractive to veterans, transitioning military personnel, and security-cleared professionals looking to continue supporting national security missions while building long-term career stability. Amentum also has a strong reputation for career mobility, education support, and mission-focused work across hundreds of federal programs.

Unlike many companies focused on a single niche, Amentum supports a broad range of high-impact missions—from military readiness and intelligence operations to NASA programs, cyber modernization, and critical infrastructure support. Employees often work on programs that directly support the Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and federal civilian missions, creating opportunities to build diverse experience while contributing to meaningful national security outcomes.

As government investment continues to grow in cyber, space, engineering, and mission modernization, Amentum remains one of the strongest employers in the government contracting sector. For professionals seeking a stable, mission-driven career with opportunities for advancement, technical growth, and meaningful impact, Amentum continues to stand out as a top employer in defense and federal services.

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