Civil Engineer

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 Civil Engineer to support the Spent Fuel Handling Project (SFHP) near Idaho Falls, providing civil engineering expertise to deliver the SFHP design to construction completion and commissioning.

About the role

This position will provide technical support across all aspects of civil engineering, including review and checking of design documents and deliverables from contractors/subcontractors. The role involves ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local codes and regulations, evaluating contracted work, and resolving technical issues through on-site inspections.

Responsibilities

• Apply civil engineering concepts and construction standards, methods, practices, and techniques to determine compliance with codes and regulations.
• Originate, assess, and advise on construction designs, engineering drawings, and soil and foundation mechanics.
• Evaluate and advise on contracted work to ensure quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.
• Determine adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
• Track progress and status of projects and contractual change orders using reporting mechanisms.
• Conduct on-site inspections of construction sites to identify and resolve technical issues, ensure compliance, and address problem areas.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the Civil Engineering field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certified Engineer in Training (EI) in Idaho, working toward Professional Engineering licensure.
• Demonstrated experience working on projects from concept through detailed design.
• Knowledge of design, construction methodology, material application, and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness.
• Familiarity with ASCE, ACI, ASTM, ASME, and IBC codes.
• Ability to understand and follow established Amentum quality procedures.
• Experience working within a quality system based on ISO 9000 or NQA-1.
• Competency using Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to work onsite at Idaho National Lab daily if needed.
• US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable regulations).

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to lead groups of engineers and designers to complete technical portions of projects within established budgets and schedules.
• Experience with Department of Energy (DOE) standards and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License.

Essential Functions

• Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting (up to 20 lbs. for supplies, drawings, etc.).
• Hand manipulation required for simple grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
• Occasional need to reach and/or work above or below the shoulder.
• Must be alert to equipment in the field; occasional travel required.
• Work near construction job site equipment, hazardous machinery, and uneven ground.
• Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, noise, temperature/humidity extremes, and potential work at heights.

Pay

$100,000 - $165,000 (actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and applicable laws).

Benefits

• 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.