Chief Facility Engineer

Amentum; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; 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 in Springfield, VA seeks a Chief Facility Engineer to lead the planning, installation, operation and maintenance of infrastructure systems. You will oversee mechanical, electrical, life safety, CAD drawing development and review, ensuring compliance and performance.

The role requires an active Top Secret security clearance, a PE license, and a track record of managing large facility operations. You will mentor engineers and coordinate with government customers on system specs and

Qualifications

• 7 years direct experience in managing and operating large facility operations.
• Experience with government regulations, codes and standards.
• Active Top Secret clearance preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering team and mentor team members.
• Plan and oversee installation, operation and maintenance of infrastructure systems.
• Coordinate with program management and government customer to define system specifications and requirements.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.

Education

Degree in infrastructure related engineering

Tools

CMMS

BAS

Fire alarm and protection systems

UPS

Job description

Amentum is looking for a Chief Facility Engineer to join our team in Springfield, VA to support our mission critical customer. The selected candidate will perform as a lead and expert on the most complex engineering assignments in planning and overseeing installation, operation, and maintenance of infrastructure systems. The Chief Facility Engineer is responsible for the overall management and operation of the mechanical, life safety, electrical, plumbing, CAD, drawing development and review.

Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform overall capacity management. Maintain building heating, cooling and power calculations
• Responsible for design, analysis, and recommendations for system upgrades.
• Ensure building modifications comply with code requirements
• Generate design specifications for new equipment installations.
• Lead engineering team and act as a mentor to team members.
• May train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments.
• Coordinate and work closely with program management and government customer to define system specifications and requirements
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design, installation and test activities.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in infrastructure related engineering
• 7 years direct experience in managing and operating large facility operations
• Professional Engineer (PE) in one of the 50 U.S. states, Territories or Possessions
• Experience in the application of government regulations, codes and standards
• Experience with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Fire alarm and protection systems, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS)

Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000

Compensation Details:

125-150

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:

• 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.

Original Posting:

08/10/2026 - 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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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