Associate Structural Engineer — Lead Multi-Project Designs

Amentum; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a structural engineer with 5+ years of progressive structural design experience to lead a multi-disciplinary team on high‑profile R&D facilities projects in the United States.

You will oversee engineers and drafters, develop complete design solutions from concept through construction, apply codes, run FE analyses (STAAD/ANSYS preferred), and coordinate with clients to meet budgets and schedules.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive structural design experience.
• Proficient in finite element modeling (STAAD/ANSYS).
• Proficient with IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE codes.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities to lead a small team.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• US Citizenship due to federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Develop construction bid packages which typically include calculations, specifications, and 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.
• Provide leadership for junior engineers and drafter/designers.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Time management

Team leadership

Client coordination

Education

BS or MS Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

Job description

Amentum is seeking a structural engineer with 5+ years of progressive structural design experience to lead a multi-disciplinary team on high‑profile R&D facilities projects in the United States.

You will oversee engineers and drafters, develop complete design solutions from concept through construction, apply codes, run FE analyses (STAAD/ANSYS preferred), and coordinate with clients to meet budgets and schedules.