Civils and Structural Lead Engineer

Amentum; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a CS&A Senior Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership and site-based engineering support across a portfolio of mechanical, electrical and public health installation projects within a secure defence environment.

You will coordinate Civil, Structural and Architectural engineering activities, working with multidisciplinary design, construction and client teams to deliver safe and compliant solutions. SC clearance is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering Civil, Structural and Architectural engineering solutions within regulated sectors.
• Demonstrable capability undertaking structural assessments, calculations and design verification activities.
• Experience designing or assessing steelwork, bracketry, support systems and ancillary structures for building services or MEP installations.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing structures and support construction delivery.
• Resolve site-based engineering challenges and provide assurance for structural modifications and interfaces.
• Lead Civil/Structural/Architectural activities across multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Civil engineering

Structural engineering

Architectural engineering

Engineering calculations

Design verification

Steelwork design

Construction interfaces

Education

HNC/HND in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems; we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.

Here, we believe that success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all.

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Opportunity

Our Engineering and Technical Services team is supporting the delivery of complex infrastructure upgrades within a secure and nationally important defence environment. We are seeking an experienced CS&A Senior Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership and site-based engineering support across a portfolio of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) installation projects.

Acting as the focal point for Civil, Structural and Architectural engineering activities, you will work closely with multidisciplinary design, construction and client teams to develop safe, practical and compliant engineering solutions. Responsibilities will include assessing existing structures, supporting construction delivery, resolving site-based engineering challenges, and providing assurance for structural modifications, support systems and installation interfaces.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of critical infrastructure capability, applying your technical expertise to complex engineering challenges while working within a collaborative and highly regulated project environment.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Experience delivering Civil, Structural and Architectural engineering solutions within infrastructure, defence, nuclear, energy or similarly regulated sectors.
• Demonstrable capability undertaking structural assessments, calculations and design verification activities.
• Experience designing or assessing steelwork, bracketry, support systems and ancillary structures associated with building services or MEP installations.
• Working knowledge of relevant British Standards, Eurocodes and engineering assurance processes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical information to a range of stakeholders.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering, with Security Check (SC) Clearance highly desirable.

Our Culture

Our values are built on a strong foundation of safety, integrity, and respect for every individual. People are at the heart of our mission, and we believe in supporting one another through a culture of care and collaboration.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Supporting mental wellbeing and fostering a sense of connection are essential to how we work.

When we embrace different perspectives and work together, we become more innovative, more agile, and more successful.

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