Early Career Structural Engineer

Job Description

Early Career Structural Engineer | Amentum (Our Nuclear Programs)

The Tone:
This is an early career position at Amentum (Our Nuclear Programs), located in Oak Ridge, TN. Our Nuclear Programs acts as a Tier 1 service provider for the U.S. Department of Energy and commercial nuclear companies, focusing on safe and innovative solutions for complex challenges. We work across nuclear cleanup, production, and power generation sites, with comprehensive services including engineering, construction management, consulting, and waste management. In this role, you will be a vital participant in the structural design process, directly contributing to the development of critical infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. This opportunity allows for significant career skill expansion, engagement with new design challenges, and contribution to life-changing projects within a critical sector.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Oak Ridge, TN
• Pay: $70000–$95000 yearly
• Mission: This person designs critical infrastructure that improves communities across the United States within the nuclear programs sector.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office, Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design Calculations: Develop comprehensive design calculations for structures, adhering to engineering principles and project requirements.
• Drawing Development: Contribute to the creation of detailed design drawings for various structural components, translating designs into visual plans.
• Specification Writing: Prepare precise construction specifications for structures, covering materials like steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Project Assistance: Provide critical support to the Oak Ridge, TN office across multiple projects, aiding in their successful execution.
• Quality & Tools: Learn and apply established quality procedures to ensure procedural compliance, utilizing new software as necessary for project success.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Possess a B.S. in Structural/Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school.
• Experience: Have 0-3+ years of post-education experience; Engineering in Training (EIT) certificate obtained or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of employment.
• Skills: Demonstrate sole US citizenship (required for government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations), the ability to follow and implement established quality procedures ensuring all work is procedurally compliant, competence using Microsoft Office software, and a valid driver’s license. You must also reside within a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office.
• Bonus: Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, or MicroStation software.