Senior Electrical Engineer

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.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters .