Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Complex Projects

Amentum company; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at our offices in Tullahoma, TN; Farmington Hills, MI; or Greenville, SC.

You will lead multi‑discipline structural projects from concept through construction and ensure client satisfaction. The role requires applying loading per codes, performing finite element analyses (STAAD/ANSYS), developing calculation packages, and guiding engineers and drafters.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required to comply with government customer requirements.
• BS or MS Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in the design and analysis of structural systems.
• Design experience with steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Must be proficient in finite element modeling (STAAD and/or ANSYS software or equivalent).
• Must be proficient in the use of building codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE.
• Demonstrated leadership ability. Able to lead a small team of structural engineers and drafters on the structural design of small and large projects.
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage other structural engineers and drafters through all phases of project planning, execution, and construction.
• Provide complete design solutions from concept to final design and construction.
• Apply design loading to structures utilizing applicable building codes and design codes.
• Design and analyze structures to meet project specific and code requirements utilizing both hand and finite element analysis.
• Develop engineering design calculation packages, which may include static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses, utilizing both hand analysis and finite element analysis.
• Oversee designer/drafters in the development of 3D models and 2D construction drawings.
• Develop construction bid packages which typically include calculations, specifications, and drawings.
• Perform post design activities which may include review of subcontractor submittals, RFI’s, and shop drawings. Perform site inspections at fabricators shops and construction sites to ensure facility is construction to contract documents.
• Provide leadership for junior engineers and drafter/designers.
• Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines – including presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, project management, and marketing.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplined team to meet project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Finite element analysis

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD

ANSYS

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Structural Engineer to join its Advanced Solutions Group. Candidates may be based at our offices in Tullahoma, TN; Farmington Hills, MI; or Greenville, SC.

You will lead multi‑discipline structural projects from concept through construction and ensure client satisfaction. The role requires applying loading per codes, performing finite element analyses (STAAD/ANSYS), developing calculation packages, and guiding engineers and drafters.