Civil Engineer

Amentum; City of Watervliet (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an on-site civil engineer to serve as the technical lead for civil, structural, and architectural designs at Watervliet Arsenal. The role involves preparing drawings, specifications, and design analyses for major and minor projects, including facilities, roads, and utilities, with emphasis on compliance with Government standards.

You will collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers, review submittals, conduct field inspections, and develop cost estimates and change

Qualifications

• Experience with civil, structural, and architectural design, analysis, and drawings.
• Ability to develop plans and specifications for construction projects.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulations.
• Ability to determine adequacy of contractor data and ensure safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and engineering on large Civil Works projects with unique requirements.
• Define, plan, and organize resources to achieve project objectives.
• Design complete projects including components for structural installations and support systems.
• Develop design analyses and ensure compliance with government standards.
• Prepare plans for in-house and contract projects for new facilities and renovations.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians to provide guidance and data.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction standards

Structural analysis

Site inspections

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Job description

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, warehouses, and historic family housing, as well as roads, sidewalks, ramps, stairs, and other surfaced areas.

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.

1. 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.

2. Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments to ensure timeliness and technical compliance. Define, plan, and organize assigned resources to accomplish project objectives and develop design criteria applicable to the project.

3. Designs complete projects to include component parts for structural installations and support systems.

4. 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.

5. Develop detailed design criteria for new construction, major and minor modifications, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing and new infrastructure, machine foundations and other specialized equipment support systems.

6. Prepare plans and specifications for in-house and contract projects involving the construction of new facilities and modification or renovation of existing facilities.

7. Prepares preliminary plans showing size and location of building and other overall plans such as machine layout, office space, rest rooms, storage space, elevators, electrical systems, heating, and air conditioning systems.

8. Accumulates technical engineering data and writes specifications for the facilities to support machinery, equipment, etc. These plans and specifications are completed in the form of drawings and descriptive specifications.

9. Review submittals and design studies for compliance with specifications, completeness, and approved design criteria.

10. Conduct field inspections to ensure technical compliance and alignment with project requirements; identify areas of non-compliance and provide resolution to complex problems/issues.

11. 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.

12. Prepares project cost estimates, drafts and evaluates change orders, modifications, and supplemental agreements, findings-of-fact, and Independent Government Estimates as needed for each project.

13. 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:

1. 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.
2. Originate, assess, and provide advice on construction designs, engineering drawings, hydraulic designs, and soil and foundation mechanics.
3. Evaluate, advise on, oversee, and/or direct contracted work to ensure its quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications.
4. Conduct studies and develop plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor, and materials.
5. Determine the adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements.
6. Track progress and status of projects and contractual change orders using various reporting mechanisms.
7. Negotiate the cost of minor changes with contract representatives.
8. Anticipate, evaluate, and resolve problems and issues affecting the quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress of work performed in completing projects.
9. Make on-site inspections of construction sites to determine solutions for potential or actual problem areas, ensure compliance with project requirements and resolve technical issues.

2. Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in Civil Engineering through the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).

3. Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.

4. Must have a valid and active United States Driver's License.

5. Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

6. Must be able to speak, read, and write English.

7. Must have the ability to meet physical demands associated with and/or pass and maintain any medical requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

The starting salary for this position is $103,623.00 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay may include skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position includes a competitive benefits package, to include:

• medical, dental, vision, 401(k) 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.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 11 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
• 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:

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. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.