Structural Engineer 1

Amentum company; Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum invites applications for a Structural Engineer 1 in Englewood, CO. This role supports a variety of engineering tasks from planning to execution within design teams, focusing on heavy industrial steel structures and foundations.

The position requires a civil/architectural engineering background with structural emphasis, ability to obtain a security clearance, and familiarity with relevant codes. Strong communication and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant and progressive experience in modeling, analysis and design of heavy industrial steel structures and foundations.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards: AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, ACI 318.
• Experience with STAAD.Pro modeling, analysis, design and post processing.

Responsibilities

• Perform design, development or review tasks in specific areas under close supervision.
• Design a portion or section of an analysis or design review.
• Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases for tracking project status.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Interface with customers in design reviews and technical working group meetings to satisfy requirements.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Perform engineering modeling, analysis and design assignments of moderate complexity.
• Prepare calculations, analyses, studies, specifications, reports and other technical documents.
• Review other discipline drawings and vendor drawings.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis

Master of Science in structural engineering

Tools

STAAD.Pro

MathCad

Excel

Word

ANSYS

Job description

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Structural Engineer 1 to support our Englewood, CO office.

Purpose and Scope:

Perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operations, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems and generally as a member of a design, analysis, or review team.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Perform design, development or review tasks in specific areas under close supervision.
• Design a portion or section of an analysis or design review.
• Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status.
• Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Interface with customers in design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Perform engineering modeling, analysis, and design assignments of moderate complexity.
• Prepare calculations, analyses, studies, specifications, reports, and other technical documents.
• Reviews other discipline drawings and vendor drawings.

Minimum Requirements

• US Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis (or equivalent education).
• 0 to 1 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in the modeling, analysis, and design of heavy industrial steel structures and foundations.
• Works independently and collaboratively with guidance and direction from others.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, and ACI 318
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of STAAD.Pro modeling, analysis, design, and post processing
• Working knowledge and expertise in MathCad, Excel, and Word
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Working knowledge of the process of preparing and checking calculations, as well as approval, revision, retention, and storage of project calculations.
• Working knowledge of drawing production and checking, as well as approval, revision, retention, and storage of engineering drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passed Fundament of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Master of Science degree in structural engineering.
• Government or nuclear experience, i.e., DOD, DOE, NR.
• Working knowledge of AISC Seismic Design Provisions, i.e., AISC 341.
• Basic knowledge of nuclear facility design codes including ACI 349, AISC - N690, ASCE 43, and DOE-STD-1020.
• Working knowledge of seismic response spectrum analysis.
• Working knowledge of ANSYS analysis software.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE:$80K - $95K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibilityrequirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.

Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. US Dual Citizenship may be considered.

Compensation Details:

$80,000 - $95,000

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:

10/15/2026 - 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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