Senior Electrical Engineer

Amentum company; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer with 12+ years of experience to support Building Operations and Maintenance efforts and other duties as assigned. The role often serves as a task leader on complex projects, performing design development, analysis, and documentation under supervision.

On-site in McLean, VA, this position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. Travel may be required; strong communication and organizational skills are essential for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (preferred).
• 12+ years engineering experience with major project management responsibilities.
• Experience across all phases: specification, design, data collection, analysis, documentation.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; travel possible; ability to pass security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, or review complete designs independently or as group leader.
• Generate complete design specifications for complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system specs.
• Interface with customers from quotation to final design and test activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Project leadership

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Foxboro / iFIX SCADA

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer with 12+ years of experience. This person provides engineering expertise in support of a wide range of Building Operations and Maintenance related efforts and other duties as assigned. Generally, performs as a Task Leader on more complex project assignments under the guidance of a Team Leader. They perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently providing supervision of contributing engineers. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or higher US Security Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews independently or as the group leader.
• Generate complete design specifications for the most complex projects.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Prepare oral presentations and written reports to management, indicating solution or range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success when there is no single solution.

Minimum Knowledge/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited University is preferred.
• A minimum of 12 years engineering experience. Experience must include specialized engineering involving major project management responsibilities.
• Experience must also include all phases of engineering support including problem formulation/specification, system design, data collection, systems engineering and analysis, problem resolution, and documentation of results.
• 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 travel.
• Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Power Systems:

• Design, develop, and implement electrical power systems, including transformers, motors, switchgear, breakers, MCCs, and switches.
• Develop and review one-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, and three-line diagrams.
• Analyze existing electrical systems and recommend improvements for efficiency and safety.
• Perform short circuit and load flow analysis.
• Select and specify electrical equipment based on project requirements.

Control Systems:

• Design and develop control systems using PLCs (experience with Allen-Bradley preferred).
• Configure and program network switches for industrial applications.
• Develop and interpret logic diagrams.
• Implement SCADA systems (experience with Foxboro and/or iFIX a plus).
• Integrate control systems with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, HVAC).

Work Environment:

• This position is on-site only (no remote or hybrid work).
• Most positions involve typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communications, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments (e.g., shipboard, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, weapons, etc. are being installed, tested, analyzed/monitored, operated, and/or maintained. Equipment may be loud and noisy or have exposed moving components. Such positions may involve routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required.

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $140,000

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:

• 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.

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