Civil Engineer – Site Development, Oak Ridge & Remote

Amentum; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Civil Engineer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office. You will assist with planning, design, and permitting of land development projects under senior engineers and project managers, while independently performing engineering design tasks and coordinating with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities include site design, calculations, construction drawings, and coordination across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5–15 years of civil engineering with a focus on site development.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. U.S. Citizenship required.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification required, PE licensure a plus.
• Working knowledge of site development design practices and permitting processes.
• Experience with stormwater management concepts and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard engineering software tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability or experience to perform as a Civil Project Lead including managing other engineers and designers on smaller projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of site development projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadway access, and erosion and sediment control.
• Perform engineering calculations and prepare supporting technical documentation.
• Develop construction drawings and details in coordination with CAD designers.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to design challenges and constructability considerations.
• Support multiple site development projects from concept through construction.
• Assist with preparation of project scopes, schedules, and labor hour estimates.
• Participate in design coordination meetings with project teams and clients.
• Provide construction phase support, including responses to RFIs and review of submittals.
• Assist with preparation and submittal of permitting and approval applications.
• Coordinate with local agencies, utilities, and regulatory authorities.
• Address plan review comments and assist in resolving regulatory issues.
• Coordinate with surveyors, planners, architects, and other engineering disciplines.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with project managers and senior engineers.
• Support internal quality control and adhere to company design standards.

Skills

Site development design

Project leadership

Regulatory coordination

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Civil Engineer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office. You will assist with planning, design, and permitting of land development projects under senior engineers and project managers, while independently performing engineering design tasks and coordinating with internal teams and clients.

Responsibilities include site design, calculations, construction drawings, and coordination across disciplines.