Senior Electrical Engineer

Amentum; Oak Ridge, Northern (TN, KY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for our Oak Ridge, TN office to perform electrical design and construction support for mission-critical facilities.

You will survey existing conditions, develop design packages, write reports, estimate costs, and guide junior engineers while coordinating with quality teams and client discussions.

This role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree, 8+ years of experience, NEC expertise, and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering design experience.
• US citizenship verification for government requirements.
• Short Circuit Analysis experience.
• Strong knowledge of the NEC.
• Experience leading groups of engineers and designers on major projects.
• Experience with client discussions and proposals/SOW writing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Survey/assess existing facilities and master planning, scoping and estimating level of effort.
• Field work to assess existing conditions and write reports.
• Develop conceptual designs, drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Assist with cost estimating and technical review of design packages.
• Direct activities of junior engineering staff on these tasks.
• Disposition NCRs and respond to RFIs; issue DCNs as needed.
• Coordinate with Quality on inspections and scopes of work for electrical subcontractors during bidding and construction.

Skills

Leadership

Proposal writing

Client communication

Engineering design

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

NEC knowledge

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 a Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office. As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will perform a variety of electrical engineering design and construction support functions.

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!

Duties Include but not limited to:

• This includes survey/assess existing facility and master planning, scoping and estimating level of engineering effort
• Field work to assess existing conditions
• Report writing, conceptual design, design development of drawings, specifications, and calculation analyses
• Assistance with cost estimating and technical review of design packages
• Directing the activities of more junior engineering staff for these same tasks will be required
• Dispositioning NCRs
• Performing assessments on existing design, responding to RFIs, issuing Design Change Notices (DCNs)
• Coordination with Quality on inspections and supporting development of scopes of work for electrical subcontracts and services during bidding and construction, including answering requests for information, bid review, shop drawing review, site visits during construction, commissioning support, hosting progress meetings, and project closeout

Qualifications:

• BS or MS-Electrical Engineering from an ABET-certified institution and 8 or more years of electrical engineering design experience
• Construction support experience for Title 3 activities
• Must be able to show proof of US citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Short Circuit Analysis experience
• Very knowledgeable in the NEC
• Experience leading groups of engineers and designers on major projects
• Experience with leading technical discussions with client
• Ability to author proposals and Statements of work is a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• PE License
• DOE experience desired
• NQA-1 experience desired
• Arc Flash Analysis experience
• Familiarity with Instrumentation & Controls interface
• 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 sizing calculations and other analyses/reports 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:

$175,000 - $190,000

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:

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.

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