Electrical Designer

Amentum company; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 78,570,000 - 116,278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum seeks an electrical drafter/designer to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. This on-site role involves concept layouts, drawings, and supporting data presentation under engineering supervision.

Qualification includes US citizenship, AutoCAD 2024 and Revit 2024 proficiency, and ability to collaborate with engineers, detailers, and reviewers. SCA-based compensation and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Two years of college with related engineering courses preferred; four years of related experience may substitute.
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to use computing tools for analysis and solutions.
• Experience performing electrical power/controls design and drafting tasks.
• Familiarity with electrical facilities, power distribution, lighting, and NEC knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide design support including concept/assembly layout based on routine design computations.
• Plan and coordinate drafting work with engineers, detailers, and checkers.
• Prepare design concepts/layouts and perform basic engineering analyses to size equipment and materials.
• Perform complex drafting tasks following established standards and specifications.
• Check drawings for accuracy and conformance to standards; evaluate design feasibility.
• Prepare sketches for drafting by others and assist in training junior staff.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Communication

Teamwork

NEC knowledge

Education

Two years of college in science/engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

NASA enforces REAL ID requirements for all visitors and badge holders. Please visit www.dhs.gov/real-id to view a list of compliant documents.

The successful candidate will join the Electrical Engineering team to support the Center Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering Contract (CMOE) located at NASA Langley Research Center. This position reports directly to the Electrical Engineering Project Manager.

All safety policies and procedures must be followed.

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides design support to projects including concept/assembly layout based on routine design computations and leader services for design/drafting projects of moderate scope and complexity.

Plans drafting work to be accomplished in support of specific projects; prepares drawing lists and coordinates job with engineers, detailers, and checkers.

Prepares design concepts/layouts; independently performs basic engineering analysis and research to size and select equipment and materials.

Performs complex drafting assignments with general instructions and working from furnished or self-generated computations and sketches.

Performs drawing checks to confirm accuracy and acceptability guided by the company and/or client drafting standards/specifications, engineering computations, and sketches.

Evaluates the functional feasibility of design and its conference to specifications.

Prepares sketches to be drawn by others, helps maintain drafting standards, and assists in training of new or less experienced drafting personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Two (2) years of college with courses in computer science, mathematics, or other related engineering courses is preferred, plus four (4) years of related engineering experience with some expertise in formulating data for presentation. Additional relevant education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.

Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and written with effective use of visual aids. Should be able to use computing technology for problem analysis and solutions.

Perform electrical power/controls design assignments and work from the designs of others.

Compile data, perform elementary design computations, prepare estimates (design and construction), prepare designs in electrical facilities and utilities power distribution, lighting, fire alarm system, telephone and communication plans, controls schematics and interconnection diagrams, wiring diagrams, consult manufacturers, evaluate materials, write/edit specifications, provide professional electrical power /controls engineering support within allocated task resources, and work under supervision.

AutoCAD experience in release 2024 or better and REVIT experience in release 2024 is required.

Knowledge of the National Electrical Code is preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Work Environment

Office Environment. (90%)

Test/lndustrial Environment - May be exposed to areas of high noise levels, hazardous propellants, explosives, chemicals, and industrial facilities. Travel between facilities and test sites is required. (10%)

Physical Requirements:

Must have sufficient mobility to enter into confined spaces, crawl into or onto various assemblies while maintaining a clear vision of safety is required. Potential exposure to high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, propellants and the like. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided for all conditions (20%). Must be able to walk, stand, bend, twist and sit for extended periods as well as climb, crawl, and lift up to 35 lbs.

Equipment and Machines:

Standard office equipment - PC, telephone, fax, copier, etc.

Software: MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) (50%)

Attendance:

Regular attendance mandatory (100%)

Overtime/work outside normal schedule required (<20%)

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

U.S. Citizenship required.

Valid Real ID compliant identification – www.dhs.gov/real-id

A valid driver’s license is required.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Must be able to work in a team atmosphere.

Must put forward professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation.

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety/risk hazard to the employee or others.

The work environment requires the ability to cooperate and work with individuals at all levels of the company and the client organization.

Employees will exercise diligence when developing a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) for each task performed. Your SPA is a Company provided tool to be used for the prevention of incidents, accidents, and injuries; as such, it is the most important tool that you are required to use.

Service Contract Act (SCA) Compensation & Benefits:

This is an hourly, overtime-eligible position that falls under the Service Contract Act (SCA). In accordance with the Health and Welfare provisions of the SCA, and in addition to your base hourly rate, you may be eligible to receive an additional health and welfare payment for each hour you work to ensure compliance with the minimums set forth by the act. The amount you are entitled to receive will vary depending upon the fringe benefits you select now and in the future.

Compensation Details:

$27.42 - $40.58/hour

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:

• 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:

10/01/2026 - 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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