Designer III

Amentum; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 48,216 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a CAD Designer to join their team in Aiken, SC. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing engineering drawings for various projects while adhering to established design practices and standards. With over 6 years of experience required, the role demands proficiency in 2D and/or 3D design.

Benefits include health and vision insurance, retirement benefits, educational reimbursement, and more. Amentum is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Experience with Instrumentation and Controls or Security Systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering drawings through completion for assigned projects.
• Coordinates work with other discipline groups.
• Ensures quality, quantity, and completeness of assigned design tasks.

Skills

2D and/or 3D plant design

Good oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to perform detail-oriented work

Education

Associate's degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a CAD Designer to support our Aiken, SC office.

The Designer is responsible for initiating and developing engineering drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established by the project's discipline engineers. Works under the direction of the Design Supervisor or Lead Designer.

Essential Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, develops engineering drawings of moderate complexity.
• Applies a solid level of understanding within a specific discipline.
• Familiar with codes, permits, and software applications related to the discipline.
• Understands the process of preparing designs and drawings using project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.
• Basic understanding of the engineer's process of performing and verifying design calculations to support the overall project design.
• Fully understands the purpose and use of vendor documents and reviews the supplier documents for accuracy.
• Basic knowledge of the use of requisitions and the role of materials management.
• Assists in the collection of data on manpower, man-hour, and labor costs requirements for design staff to aid in evaluating the budget.
• Basic knowledge of cost estimating methods and performs material take-offs for the discipline.
• Intermediate knowledge of the discipline's materials costs and the concept of cost analysis and forecasting.
• Works to project specifications and discipline-associated written and verbal instructions in accordance with established design practices, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinates work with that of others in the discipline group and other discipline groups on the project.
• Prepares complete information on design details, bills of materials, etc., for distribution to other design or drafting personnel for completion.
• Understands project scope as presented within a specific discipline.
• Provides support for the customer's engineering deliverables.
• Advises the Design Supervisor, Lead Designer, or Supervising Discipline Engineer about the status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays, and adverse problems.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to other design and draft personnel and is responsible for the neatness and accuracy of work.
• Ensures quality, quantity, and completeness of the assigned design tasks.
• Keeps proper files and records related to assigned design activities.
• Continually upgrades technical knowledge and capabilities and pursues additional coursework and training.
• Develops an understanding of the role of each of the other disciplines in Engineering.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Education: Associate's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience. Experience: 6+ years of experience. Capability with 2D and/or 3D plant design is strongly recommended. Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word‑processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail‑oriented work are required. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as CAD designer for Instrumentation and Controls or Security Systems

Compensation Details

$35.00-$46.00. 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

06/29/2026 - 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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