Project Engineer

Amentum; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum in the United States seeks a senior Project Engineer/Area Project Manager to plan and oversee complex projects with strong technical and business judgment, ensuring safety, quality, value, timeliness, and profitability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage staffing, schedules, budgets, and risks across design, procurement, and construction, and report to the Project Director/Manager while maintaining client and internal communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• 10–15 years in EPFC/CM industry with field assignments.
• Experience in risk assessment initiatives.
• Experience across projects with procedures and interfaces.
• PM experience in international locations preferred.
• PMP certification is suggested.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform project engineering functions including progress monitoring and documentation.
• Coordinate staffing with functional managers and subcontractors.
• Support creation and coordination of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinate design, procurement, material management and construction activities.
• Develop client/internal communications and progress reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Analytical problem solving

Presentation skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Electronic presentations

Project management software/tools

Job description

The purpose of this position is to plan and perform work requiring sound technical/business judgment in the evaluation, organization, and execution of project management assignments worldwide. This role has the overall objective of managing and/or coordinating project activities that are in compliance with the contract and ensure the safety, quality, value, timeliness, and Fluor profitability of the completed project. This is a senior position that may assume Project Engineer, Area Project Manager or Engineering management job assignment responsibilities on a large size project, multiple medium size projects or complex segment of a larger project, in compliance with the project needs and per directions provided by the Project Director, Project Manager or the Engineering Manager.

• Perform essential project engineering functions involving monitoring of progress, preparation of procedures, documentation of communications and meetings, and identification/evaluation of project issues and problems
• Collaborate in management and coordination of activities among all project functions and engineering disciplines in accordance with the established project baseline documents
• Review project staffing requirements and coordinate staffing with supporting functional organization managers and/or subcontractors
• Support creation and coordination of overall project plans and schedules, and monitoring activities, progress, and milestones against the plans
• Support creation and coordination of project effort hours, and cost estimates and budgets, and monitor progress and cost performance against these
• Support coordination between design, procurement, material management and construction on technical and schedule requirements
• Assist the Project Director/Project Manager (PD/PM) in developing the required documentation to communicate (client/internal) project contractual and technical issues, status and progress reports; conduct/coordinate related meeting as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 year Bachelor's Dregee required with 10-15 year of experience in engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction/construction management (EPFC/CM) industry including a minimum of one (1) successful construction and/or commissioning completed field assignment.
• Experience executing and managing risk assessments initiatives
• Experience in the performance of functional tasks on projects with a well-developed understanding of procedures and interfaces
• Experience in international locations and diverse cultural environments is recommended
• Previous successful performance in a project engineering position on a minimum of two medium or large sized projects
• Detailed knowledge of Fluor’s software tools and databases preferred
• Proficient at initiating and growing solid relationships with clients, vendors and suppliers while meeting the company business needs and goals
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance with responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments and tasks
• Proactive in taking prompt and appropriate action to ensure objectives are accomplished and apply necessary follow-up to monitor progress and results of project tasks and assignments
• Analytical approach to problem solving and identifying potential solutions
• Technical and business writing skills
• Able to conduct presentations in a manner which engages the audience that promotes understanding and retaining of the message
• Innovative and able to generate and consider alternative strategies or approaches to work problems and opportunities
• Basic computer and software skills to include the use of word processing, email, spreadsheets, electronic presentations, and project management tools
• Certification in project management suggested, for example Project Management Professional (PMP)

Compensation Details

$130,000 - $160,000

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

02/23/2026 - 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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