Amentum is seeking a high performing Project Engineer II to lead the technical execution of Engineering projects supporting our National Security and National Laboratory customers. This is a great position for those looking to transition their career from the Engineering Design track to the Management track, with an affinity for supporting projects that are actively in the Conceptual or Detailed Design phase, as well as projects supporting Procurement and Construction Support activities. As an Amentum Project Engineer, you would be responsible for applying both engineering knowledge, management and leadership skills throughout the full lifecycle of projects. Project Engineers must possess a high aptitude for coordinating multi-disciplinary technical teams through the design evolution process, decoding and spearheading resolution to multi-disciplinary engineering issues in collaboration with other Project Engineers and/or the Project Engineering and Project Manager, while representing the interest of, and providing best value for our customers.
On a typical day, a Project Engineer will engage with one or more engineering disciplines assigned to the project. Primarily inward facing to support the needs of Engineering, the Project Engineer is also outward facing to the customer, helping to communicate technical objectives in a manner which is clear to both the Project Manager and the customer. As the project’s technical representative, the Project Engineer will establish a reporting structure on their project(s) that will promote open communications to ensure timely identification of challenges or issues that may pose risk to the project, the organization, and/or Amentum as a whole. Akin to a Control Account Manager (CAM), the Project Engineer will be responsible for knowing and reporting on scope, technical progress, cost and schedule status for their assigned discipline(s), communicating challenges and spearheading the removal of roadblocks prohibiting the discipline(s) from completing their goals. A Project Engineer must also possess the following:
As a member of the Design Projects team, you would be joining a world-class team of Project Engineers, Project Controls Analysts, and Project Directors who are dedicated and passionate about leading the successful execution of projects in the nuclear waste treatment, radioactive waste cleanup, environmental management, and advanced clean energy solutions arena. Amentum provides integrated project lifecycle capabilities, operational excellence, consulting services, engineered solutions, and are global leaders with a solid reputation for successful project delivery and customer service.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university in Engineering.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Process and Utility design is desirable.
Detailed design experience including engineering, procurement and construction support, startup and commissioning is required, as well as demonstated experience supervising engineers and subcontractors
Industry Experience
Clearances
Clearance not required but candidate must be able to obtain a clearance if requested.
Compensation
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $145K - $175K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
BENEFITS
Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 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.
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Compensation Details:
145,000
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:
02/24/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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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