Jr. Electrical Engineer

Amentum; Dundalk (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Amentum is actively seeking a Jr. Electrical Engineer for the Hanover, Maryland office. You will perform a range of engineering tasks from initial planning through final design under supervision, interacting with multiple disciplines and clients.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, at least 1 year of experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD. This role requires U.S. citizenship and eligibility for DoD TS/SCI clearance, with some travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1 year of electrical engineering experience performing calculations, analyses and design documents development.
• Experience in power system analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit calculations.
• Experience with developing electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in sizing electrical equipment.
• Basic understanding of power system analysis, lighting, power & control, grounding, lightning protection systems.
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• U.S. Citizen; must not have dual citizenship.
• Eligible to obtain DoD TS//SCI clearance and access to DoD facilities.
• Position may require travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering calculations, studies and drawings from initial planning through final design.
• Interact with other disciplines, project support groups, vendors and client representatives as appropriate on assigned projects.
• Ensure conformance with project requirements, codes and design criteria.

Skills

Power system analysis

2D AutoCAD

Oral communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SKM

etap

Revit

Job description

Amentumis actively seeking an energetic, goal-oriented Jr.Electrical Engineer for the Hanover, Maryland office.In this role, the Jr. Electrical Engineer would be responsible for a variety of engineering tasks in the initial planning through final design for projects of advanced complexity under the supervision of a Supervising Electrical Engineer.The Jr. Engineer would interact with other disciplines, project support groups, vendors and client representatives as appropriate on assigned projects and is responsible for initiating and developing engineering calculations, studies and drawings through completion in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established for the project.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college or university.
• A minimum of 1 year of electrical engineering experience performing calculations, analyses and design documents development.
• Experience in power system analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit calculations.
• Experience with developing electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience in sizing electrical equipment.
• Basic understanding of power system analysis, lighting, power & control, grounding, lightning protection systems.
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD.
• Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
• Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. Must not have Dual Citizenship.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD TS//SCI clearance and access to DoD Facilities.
• Position may require travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DOE/DOD/Army Corp of Engineer project experience
• Advanced level of experience in communications and security systems
• Experience in using BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, SKM and etap

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE:$75K - $90K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

No relocation benefits are for this position.

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site:www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

$75,000-$90,000

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.

Original Posting:

09/10/2026 - 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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