Senior Structural Engineer

About the role

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. The Advanced Solutions Group delivers the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities for nuclear, automotive, motorsports, defense, and aerospace industries, serving clients such as Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and organizations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. The Senior Structural Engineer will join this team and may be based at any of Amentum’s offices in Tullahoma, TN; Farmington Hills, MI; or Greenville, SC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural projects as part of a multi‑discipline team, ensuring client satisfaction and delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Lead and manage other structural engineers and drafters through all phases of project planning, execution, and construction.
• Provide complete design solutions from concept to final design 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 using 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, using hand analysis and finite element analysis.
• Oversee designer/drafters in the development of 3D models and 2D construction drawings.
• Develop construction bid packages that typically include calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform post‑design activities such as review of subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings.
• Conduct site inspections at fabricator shops and construction sites to ensure facility construction matches contract documents.
• Provide leadership for junior engineers and drafter/designers.
• Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines through presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, project management, and marketing.
• Work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.

Requirements

• 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 a 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 on 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.
• Demonstrated leadership ability; able to lead a small team of structural engineers and drafters on the structural design of small and large projects.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• PE license (preferred).
• SE license (preferred).
• 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.

Skills

• Proficiency in finite element modeling (STAAD and/or ANSYS).
• Proficiency in building codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi‑disciplined team.

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. 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.

Pay

$150,000‑$175,000 (good‑faith estimate; 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.)