Amentum is seeking a high performing Project Engineer II to lead the technical execution of Engineering projects supporting our National Security and National Laboratory customers. This is a great position for those looking to transition their career from the Engineering Design track to the Management track, with an affinity for supporting projects that are actively in the Conceptual or Detailed Design phase, as well as projects supporting Procurement and Construction Support activities. As an Amentum Project Engineer, you would be responsible for applying both engineering knowledge, management and leadership skills throughout the full lifecycle of projects. Project Engineers must possess a high aptitude for coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams through the design evolution process, decoding and spearheading resolution to multi-disciplinary engineering issues in collaboration with other Project Engineers and/or the Project Engineering and Project Manager, while representing the interest of, and providing best value for our customers.
On a typical day, a Project Engineer will engage with one or more engineering disciplines assigned to the project. Primarily inward facing to support the needs of Engineering, the Project Engineer is also outward facing to the customer, helping to communicate technical objectives in a manner which is clear to both the Project Manager and the customer. As the project’s technical representative, the Project Engineer will establish a reporting structure on their project(s) that will promote open communications to ensure timely identification of challenges or issues that may pose risk to the project, the organization, and/or Amentum as a whole. Akin to a Control Account Manager (CAM), the Project Engineer will be responsible for knowing and reporting on scope, technical progress, cost and schedule status for their assigned discipline(s), communicating challenges and spearheading the removal of roadblocks prohibiting the discipline(s) from completing their goals. A Project Engineer must also possess the following:
•Orchestrates the design of a technically sound, safe and operable plant with a high degree of reliability.
•Coordinates the discipline's engineering with that of other disciplines.
•Leads planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within a specific discipline. Coordinates discipline(s) schedule and budget to meet project requirements as well as obtain approval.
•Manages the delivery of Inter-Discipline Design Reviews
•Has the basic knowledge of working with Principal Engineers and Supervising Discipline Engineers to determine labor-hour requirements and schedules for each discipline consistent with the project requirements.
•Maintains technical coordination with the Principal / Supervising Discipline Engineer to ensure adherence to industry codes, regulatory requirements and sound engineering practices.
•Directs the preparation and submits reports and forecasts on the status of the discipline.
•Advises the Project Engineering Manager / Project Manager regarding status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems
•Ability to identify and address technical issues with the aim of constructing and implementing process improvements.
•Ensures quality, quantity and completeness of the assigned engineering tasks.
•Lead project change control process and train others to identify potential changes.
•Identifies and ensures compliance with regulatory, licensing and state requirements.
•Prepares and issues Engineering Execution Plans (e.g., pre-job briefs), and ensures that all necessary and appropriate customer requirements, procedures and standards are incorporated.
•Keeps Project Manager, Principal Engineers and/or Supervising Discipline Engineers advised of project progress, performance and manpower utilization with particular attention to delays, adverse trends, errors and omissions.
•Assures proper documentation of meetings, agreements, conversations, etc. that affect the conduct of the project.
•Coordinates the customers’ engineering comments, approvals and requests with the functional activities of all disciplines.
As a member of the Design Projects team, you would be joining a world-class team of Project Engineers, Project Controls Analysts, and Project Directors who are dedicated and passionate about leading the successful execution of projects in the nuclear waste treatment, radioactive waste cleanup, environmental management, and advanced clean energy solutions arena. Amentum provides integrated project lifecycle capabilities, operational excellence, consulting services, engineered solutions, and are global leaders with a solid reputation for successful project delivery and customer service.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university in Engineering.
•12 +years Engineering Experience. No less than 5 years as a licensed professional engineer (active license), with minimum 5 years Project Engineering Management Experience, with a focus on design implementation (preferably design focus) and demonstrated experience in leading technical teams in an Architectural / Engineering (AE) setting, specifically in disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Chemical/Process, Electrical, Controls, Specialty Design.
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•Must have a Professional Engineering License(s)in Good Standing, with ability to attain license in various states. [Key Selection Criteria]
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•Knowledge of quality requirements such as NQA-1
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•3D Modeling / Plant Design Capabilities is desired.
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•Design Engineering Experience - Candidate must be able to discuss past or current experience leading multi-discipline groups (example: lead a team of engineers in working groups such as Civil/Structural/Architectural, Mechanical/Piping/HVAC)
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•Experience in DOE projects or DOE Laboratory Experience is required. Commercial Nuclear experience is highly desired.
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•Superb communication and time management skills.
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•Position will require 30% travel.
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•Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.
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•Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Process and Utility design is desirable.
Detailed design experience including engineering, procurement and construction support, startup and commissioning is required, as well as demonstated experience supervising engineers and subcontractors
•Exceptional Verbal, Written and Technical Presentation Skills
•Strong Time Management and Organizational Skills
•Command of Technical Scope and Scope Control
•Multi-Discipline Work Coordination [Key Selection Criteria]
•Cost and Schedule Management
•Labor-Hour Estimate Development
•Completes Assignments and Request on Time (Goals, Report Reminders)
•Demonstrates High Degree of Organization
Industry Experience
•Must demonstrate experience in at least two of the following, preferably more:
•Nuclear waste treatment
•Energy Industry
•Commerical Nuclear
•Balance of Plant Utilities
•Environmental Management
•Clean Energy (Hydrogen, Advanced Nuclear)
•Must have direct Experience with Federal Agencies, such as the Department of Energy
Clearances
Clearance not required but candidate must be able to obtain a clearance if requested.
Compensation
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $145K - $175K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
BENEFITS
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.
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Compensation Details:
145,000
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:
02/24/2026 - 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.
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