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Lead Structural Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN; Oak Ridge; Tennessee; TN; Oak Ridge, Tennessee; United States
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Our Nuclear Programs and Consulting is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy; we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex 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.

Amentum is looking for a Senior Structural Engineer to be Engineer of Record 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 situations with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities all over the United States.

Qualifications

  • Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
  • Have ability to obtain DOE Q clearance
  • B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school
  • 10+ years of post-education experience
  • A PE or SE license is required with ability to obtain a new state license as required
  • 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, Contracts, Document Control, Project Controls, Construction etc.
  • Ability to estimate, schedule, and track assigned project for schedule and cost performance
  • Knowledge of DOE, NRC, and nuclear standards in including DOE-1020, NRC Regulatory framework, etc.
  • Knowledge of DOE CD design process and commercial industry charrette process
  • 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 ensures that all work accomplished is procedurally compliant
  • Experience working within NQA-1
  • 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
  • Master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent
  • DOE Q clearance
  • DOE experience
  • Experience conducting commercial grade dedications for NQA-1 programs
  • NCEES Record

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.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
  • Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .

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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