Structural Engineering Senior A

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 seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join Amentum’s Advanced Solutions Group. Our Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities across the nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries. Most of your designs will be unique, and you will usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic, challenging, and even fun environment. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to lead and manage structural projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals. We are looking for a structural engineer who will work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver key structural projects within scope, budget, and schedule.
Lead and manage other structural engineers and drafters through all phases of project planning, execution, and construction.
Apply design loading to structures utilizing applicable building codes and design codes.
Design and analyze structures to meet project specific and code requirements utilizing both hand and finite element analysis (STAAD and/or ANSYS preferred).
Develop engineering design calculation packages, which may include static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses, utilizing both hand analysis and finite element analysis.
Oversee designer/drafters in the development of 3D models and 2D construction drawings.
Perform post design activities which may include review of subcontractor submittals, RFI’s, and shop drawings. Perform site inspections at fabricators shops and construction sites to ensure facility is construction to contract documents.
Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines – including presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training.
Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, project management, and marketing.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.
US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations.
BS or MS Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in the design and analysis of structural systems.
~ Design experience with steel, concrete, and masonry with an emphasis of seismic design.

Must be proficient in finite element modeling (STAAD and/or ANSYS software or equivalent).
Must be proficient in the use of building codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE.
Able to lead a small team of structural engineers and drafters on the structural design of small and large projects.
Experience designing structures or equipment utilizing ANSYS and/or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is highly desirable.
Experience designing structures or equipment subject to dynamic loading, blast loading, and UFC Codes is highly desirable.
Work will mainly be performed in an inside-office environment (90%).
Field work may be required, including outside work.
Travel may be required to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings.
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.
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
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