Civil Engineer

POSITION DUTIES

• Serves as on-site technical expert for civil engineering aspects of a construction, maintenance, and repair program for Watervliet Arsenal (WVA).
• Performs engineering work in the preparation of civil, structural, and architectural designs, drawings, and specifications for construction, alteration, renovation, addition, and rehabilitation of complex major and minor projects for existing facilities such as office buildings, laboratories, manufacturing and production facilities, and warehouses, as well as roads, sidewalks, ramps, stairs, and other surfaced areas.
• Performs design and engineering on large and complex Civil Works projects where there is no relationship to previous precedents, and which involve conflicting issues between economic feasibility and the desire of management.
• Designs complete projects to include component parts for structural installations and support systems.
• Develops and reviews designs, plans, specifications, and design analyses for technical adequacy, compliance with Government standards, conformance with best engineering practice, satisfaction of the project objective for alteration, construction, and repairs projects, and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval based on technical merit.
• Prepares plans and specifications for in-house and contract projects involving the construction of new facilities and modification or renovation of existing facilities.
• Operates personal computer equipment in the development of plans and specifications, utilizing established software systems to generate or edit specifications and perform general engineering computations.
• Collaborate with engineers (mechanical, electrical, etc.), engineering technicians, and other personnel contributing advice, guidance, recommendations, and data in the field of civil engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, occasional working at elevated heights on platforms, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Broad professional knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods with particular emphasis in the construction and civil engineering fields sufficient to:
• Experience with structural engineering (concrete) and construction standards, methods, practices and techniques materials and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations.
• Originate, assess, and provide advice on construction designs, engineering drawings, hydraulic designs, and soil and foundation mechanics.
• Evaluate, advise on, oversee, and/or direct contracted work to ensure its quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.
• Conduct studies and develop plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor, and materials.
• Determine the adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
• Track progress and status of projects and contractual change orders using various reporting mechanisms.
• Negotiate the cost of minor changes with contract representatives.

CERTIFICATIONS AND CLEARANCES

• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
• Must have a valid and active United States Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
• Must have the ability to meet physical demands associated with and/or pass and maintain any medical requirements.

CAREER PATH

• The starting salary for this position is $103,623.00 annually.
• This position includes a competitive benefits package, to include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Annual allotment in the form of a biweekly accrual as follows: 120 hours for 0-4 years of service, 160 hours for 4-9 years of service, 200 hours for more than 10 years of service.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Eleven Paid holidays annually (prorated dependent on hire date)

COMPENSATION DETAILS

• 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
• Retail retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Paid vacation
• Annual allotment in the form of a biweekly accrual as follows: 120 hours for 0-4 years of service, 160 hours for 4-9 years of service, 200 hours for more than 10 years of service.
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Eleven Paid holidays annually (prorated dependent on hire date)

ORIGINAL POSTING

• Original Posting: 01/27/2026 - 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.

LEGAL INFORMATION

• 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.
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