Senior SE Licensed Structural Engineer; Hybrid​/Remote

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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 drawings, and developing specifications for structures made of steel, concrete, and masonry with an emphasis on seismic design. Your work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with some travel. You will tackle the toughest design challenges to support the development of life‑changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States.

Amentum health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and in the things you care about—your health, well‑being, security, and future. Eligible employees and their dependents may elect medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees can enroll in a 401(k) plan and, if eligible, a deferred compensation plan and Executive Deferral Plan. Employees also receive 17 days of vacation per year, 8 paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

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The base salary range for this position is $102,900 to $200,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all U.S. locations. For remote positions, salary is geographically dependent. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

• Sole U.S. citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Must have an SE license
• 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 the best solution for assigned projects
• Integrate with other design disciplines and project functions such as Mechanical, Electrical, Architecture, Civil, Document Control, Project Controls, etc.
• Estimate, schedule, and track assigned projects 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 implementation of national codes including IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7
• Follow and implement established quality procedures and ensure procedural compliance of all work
• Experience working within an NQA‑1 quality program
• Expert in using finite element software such as STAAD.Pro (or equivalent)
• Expert using Microsoft Office software including Teams, Outlook, Project, Word, Excel, etc.
• Expert in using MathCAD (or equivalent)
• Reside within commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office

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

It is preferred that 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 minimum of 2 days per week in the office 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 a…