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Senior Civil Engineer

OCONUS-Poland-Krakow Full time

Join Our New Integrated Delivery Center in Kraków!

At Amentum, we're not just solving problems — we're engineering the future. Our team is driven by an unyielding commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, tackling some of the most significant challenges in science, security, and sustainability. If you're passionate about making a real impact and want to be part of a community that values diversity and ethical excellence, this is the place where your ambition can thrive.
We believe success comes from continuously pushing boundaries and working together to deliver on our promises. We embrace challenges with confidence and are dedicated to creating a secure and vibrant future for all. If you're ready to join a team that values your unique perspective and is committed to your safety, well-being, and professional growth — we’d love to hear from you.


Role Overview
 

We’re building something exciting in Kraków — a new Integrated Delivery Center (IDC) focused on delivering world-class Civil, Structural, and Architectural (CS&A) engineering solutions. We're looking for passionate Senior Civil Engineers. This is your chance to work on some of the world’s most exciting nuclear and energy projects; from Small and Advanced Modular Reactor technologies to renewable energy and high-energy industrial projects.
We know that great candidates come with a variety of backgrounds and strengths. You don’t need to tick every box to apply. Whether you're an experienced engineer or just starting your career, we want to hear from you!


Key responsibilities could include:

  • Lead the development of civil and structural engineering designs and solutions across the full project lifecycle from bid generation, through concept and detailed design development to construction.

  • Prepare technical documentation, specifications, and design justifications for safety-critical systems

  • Oversight, verification and preparation of safety case inputs, such as Safety Functional Requirements (SFRs), Structural Design Method Statements (SDMSs) and Design Substantiation Reports (DSR).

  • Oversight, verification and preparation of Interpretive Reports, Basis of Design, Analysis Reports, Calculations, CDM documentation, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, and Technical Reports

  • Perform analysis and/or design tasks as necessary.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the practical aspects of implementing engineering designs and understand the use of standards and compliance with regulatory requirements in an engineering environment.

  • Work with international Small and Advanced Modular Reactor developers to pass through the Office of Nuclear Regulation’s Licencing process.

  • Manage and check deliverables from junior engineers to ensure compliance and quality.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

  • Ensure designs meet nuclear safety, cybersecurity, and quality standards.

  • Support project planning, cost estimating, and risk management activities.

  • Produce high-quality technical reports. 

  • Build and maintain valuable relationships with clients, partners and peers.

Requirements

(the following list outlines desirable skills and qualifications. While these attributes are valued, we understand that applicants may not possess all of them. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with relevant experience and potential):

  • MEng, MSc, BEng or BSc or equivalent in civil engineering or another relevant discipline.

  • Chartered or near Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body (we will support you).

  • An awareness of civil nuclear plant systems, structures and components and associated design and assessment guidelines (or relevant engineering principles from other highly regulated industries).

  • Knowledge or civil engineering principals, design tools and relevant guidelines, standards and practices (in particular American standards ACI, ASCE and AISC).

  • Ability to simplify complex problems.

  • Experience using finite element modelling software and associated post processing software, with experience in validation and verification of modelling tools and their outputs.

  • Good knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice.

  • Understanding of the use of design tools within a BIM environment.

  • UK Nuclear Licencing and Generic Design Assessment process experience is desirable

  • Experience in producing and checking high-quality technical deliverables

  • Motivated team member with the ability to work to deadlines and communicate project progress.

  • Good communication skills and ability to articulate information to a broad range of stakeholders.

  • Committed to Continuous Professional Development.


We Offer:

  • International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance

  • Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools

  • Friendly and supportive team atmosphere 

  • Participation in global projects and process improvements

  • Full-time employment contract with competitive salary

  • Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program

  • Flexible working hours (start between 7:30–10:00) 

  • Short Fridays (Monday to Thursday we work 8,5h, Friday is a 6-hour workday)

  • Hybrid or stationary working model — based on your preference

  • Modern office in an attractive location

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected — and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We welcome people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or family status.

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.