Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. 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.
The greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you. Ready? Let’s get to work!
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.
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