Civil Structural Engineer PE

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

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 Civil/Structural Design Engineer, PE, to design and perform assigned civil/structural engineering duties onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center worksite.

Responsibilities include structural analyses, creating layouts and drawings, and ensuring compliance with design standards such as AISC/ACI and D1.1. PE is preferred and US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• PE license/certification preferred.
• Five years of structural engineering experience with existing facilities.
• Experience with AISC/ACI, D1.1, and related design procedures.
• Experience designing building modifications.
• Experience with maintenance/operations and related design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural analyses using loads produced.
• Assesses structural integrity of building structures using engineering principles.
• Prepares analysis reports, structural assessments and margins of safety.
• Provides drawings and layouts for components of building facilities.

Skills

RISA-3D

ENERCALC

AutoCAD

MicroStation

REVIT

MathCAD

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree Civil/Structural Engineering

PE license preferred

Five years structural engineering exp.

Design standards: AISC/ACI, D1.1

Building modification experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

REVIT

MathCAD

Job description

Position Title: Civil/Structural Design Engineer, PE Job Code: ENG-CIV 120

Company Conformance Statement

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Employees are required to:

• Comply with all applicable safety‑and health‑related rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work safely themselves and help their teammates work safely.
• Assist supervisors and managers in identifying and mitigating potentially hazardous conditions; and

• Help the organization maintain a safe and healthy workplace.

Purpose of the position

Will design and perform assigned civil/structural engineering duties as an Amentum employee onsite at the NASA Johnson Space Center worksite. Responsible for providing structural engineering designs and support in the planning, designing, and modification, of existing NASA facilities/buildings.

Principal Responsibilities of the Position

• Performs structural analyses utilizing loads produced.
• Analyzes using sound engineering principles and computerized analytical tools to identify and ensure structural integrity of building structures.
• Prepares documentation/studies, report of analysis, structural assessments, and margins of safety.
• Provides structural engineering designs to include layout, detail, assembly, and installation drawings as appropriate for components and/or subcomponents of building facilities.

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Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license/certification, preferred.
• Five years of structural engineering experience working with existing facilities and infrastructures.
• Experience working with structural and civil engineering theory, practices, and procedures.
• Experience working with applicable design standards and procedures (e.g., AISC/ACI, D1.1, structural design procedures).
• Experience working with structure related design for building modifications.

• Experience working with maintenance, operations, joint design, ply stacking sequencing, corrosion/galvanic compatibility, and basic composite manufacturing processes.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen in order to obtain required NASA badge.
• Must be able to provide a certified Birth Certificate (with state seal), Passport, or INS Citizenship documents on date of hire (candidate will be sent home if this paperwork is not provided upon arrival on date of hire).
• Must have the ability to communicate the English language, both verbally and written, in an effective manner.

• Must have, and maintain, a valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Pre-Employment background check and drug screen test.
• Clean, neat, and professional personal appearance.

• Will ensure quality and completeness of work in a safe and timely manner as well as insuring areas worked are clean, neat, and ready for Customers’ needs when complete.

Special Knowledge and Skills Required

• Skills using RISA-3D, ENERCALC, AutoCAD, MicroStation, REVIT, and MathCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook for all office communications.
• Organization and time management skills to meet project deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with customers, team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Communication skills to interact with internal and external personnel, and to avoid delays in reaching a technical solution.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-tasking, fast paced, environment.

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Physical Requirements

• Dexterity to operate office equipment as required by the position.
• Ability to perform duties of job, as required.

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Preferences

• Prior knowledge of NASA site, experienced with working on government installations preferred.

Compensation Details:

135,000

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.

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.