Electrical Designer

Amentum; Oak Ridge (TN); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking an Electrical Designer to support our office. You will develop facility models and construction drawings, including lighting design for buildings and outdoor areas, plus related diagrams and BOMs.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree in engineering and 4+ years of electrical design experience, with NEC knowledge and short-circuit analysis. U.S. citizenship is required for this government-facing role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required
• 4+ years electrical design experience
• Construction support for Title 3
• US citizenship required
• Short circuit analysis experience
• Working knowledge of the NEC

Responsibilities

• Develop facility models and construction drawings including plans, one-line diagrams, control diagrams, interconnection diagrams, elevations and details, schedules and bills of materials
• Complete lighting design for buildings and outdoor areas with fixture selection and model calculations
• Assist with cost estimating and equipment summary for bills of materials

Skills

Electrical design experience

NEC knowledge

Short Circuit Analysis

Construction support experience

US citizenship

Education

Associate degree in engineering

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 an Electrical Designer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office.

As an Electrical Designer in the Oak Ridge office, you will perform a variety of electrical design functions. This includes development of facility models and construction drawings such as plans, one-line diagrams, control diagrams, interconnection diagrams, elevations and details, schedules and bills of materials. This also includes complete design of lighting systems for buildings and outdoor areas. Lighting design includes fixture selection, model calculations which will determine lighting level for normal and emergency lighting situations. Activities could include assistance with cost estimating and equipment summary for bills of materials.

The greatest challenges provide the biggest rewards. Each day, your drive and creative ideas will be providing solutions that help build a better tomorrow. Whether it is the pride that comes with accomplishment, personal growth or making a difference in the world, you will discover true success in a career that brings out the best in you. Ready? Let’s get to work.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in engineering from a certified institution
• Four (4) or more years of electrical engineering design experience
• Construction support experience for Title 3 activities
• Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Short Circuit Analysis experience
• Working knowledge of the NEC

Preferred Qualifications:

• DOE experience desired
• NQA-1 experience desired
• Lighting calculation experience
• Familiarity with 3-Dimensional Applications
• Knowledge of broad range of electrical systems is required, including power system design, substation design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, grounding design and equipment selection
• Ability to independently produce construction documentation using 2-D and 3-D applications is required
• Experience in providing construction support or services during construction is required

Work Location

This position is designed to support either in-office or remote work, with a strong preference for the successful candidate to work from Amentum's office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Employees who reside within 50 miles of Oak Ridge will be expected to work from the Oak Ridge office. Employees who live more than 50 miles away are eligible for a remote work arrangement; however, remote employees must travel to the Oak Ridge office on a quarterly basis. Those working remotely are required to maintain a company-approved secure workspace that meets all client security requirements and is located within the United States. This U.S.-based secure work location requirement applies to all projects associated with the position.

Compensation Details:

$30.00 - $50.00

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:

08/20/2026 - 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.

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 (https://postings.govdocs.com/#/vxSkbztPuAwwxfs) .