Nuclear Project Engineer II

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 projectu2019s 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: u2022Orchestrates the design of a technically sound, safe and operable plant with a high degree of reliability. u2022Coordinates the discipline's engineering with that of other disciplines. u2022Leads planning and scheduling of engineering tasks within a specific discipline. Coordinates discipline(s) schedule and budget to meet project requirements as well as obtain approval. u2022Manages the delivery of Inter-Discipline Design Reviews u2022Has the basic knowledge of working with Principal Engineers and Supervising Discipline Engineers to determine labor-hour requirements and schedules for each discipline consistent with the project requirements. u2022Maintains technical coordination with the Principal / Supervising Discipline Engineer to ensure adherence to industry codes, regulatory requirements and sound engineering practices. u2022Directs the preparation and submits reports and forecasts on the status of the discipline. u2022Advises the Project Engineering Manager / Project Manager regarding status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems u2022Ability to identify and address technical issues with the aim of constructing and implementing process improvements. u2022Ensures quality, quantity and completeness of the assigned engineering tasks. u2022Lead project change control process and train others to identify potential changes. u2022Identifies and ensures compliance with regulatory, licensing and state requirements. u2022Prepares and issues Engineering Execution Plans (e.g., pre-job briefs), and ensures that all necessary and appropriate customer requirements, procedures and standards are incorporated. u2022Keeps Project Manager, Principal Engineers and/or Supervising Discipline Engineers advised of project progress, performance and manpower utilization with particular attention to delays, adverse trends, errors and omissions. u2022Assures proper documentation of meetings, agreements, conversations, etc. that affect the conduct of the project. u2022Coordinates the customersu2019 engineering comments, approvals and requests with the functional activities of all disciplines. 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 bacheloru2019s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university in Engineering. u202212 +years Engineering Experience. No less than 5 years as a licensed professional engineer (active license), with minimum 5 years Project Engineering Management Experience, with a focus on design implementation (preferably design focus) and demonstrated experience in leading technical teams in an Architectural / Engineering (AE) setting, specifically in disciplines such as Civil, Structural, Architectural, Mechanical, Chemical/Process, Electrical, Controls, Specialty Design. u2022 u2022 Must have a Professional Engineering License(s) in Good Standing, with ability to attain license in various states. [Key Selection Criteria] u2022 u2022Knowledge of quality requirements such as NQA-1 u2022 u20223D Modeling / Plant Design Capabilities is desired. u2022 u2022Design Engineering Experience - Candidate must be able to discuss past or current experience leading multi-discipline groups (example: lead a team of engineers in working groups such as Civil/Structural/Architectural, Mechanical/Piping/HVAC) u2022 u2022Experience in DOE projects or DOE Laboratory Experience is required. Commercial Nuclear experience is highly desired. u2022 u2022Superb communication and time management skills. u2022 u2022Position will require 30% travel. u2022 u2022Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a security clearance. u2022 u2022Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. 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 u2022Exceptional Verbal, Written and Technical Presentation Skills u2022Strong Time Management and Organizational Skills u2022Command of Technical Scope and Scope Control u2022Multi-Discipline Work Coordination [Key Selection Criteria] u2022Cost and Schedule Management u2022Labor-Hour Estimate Development u2022Completes Assignments and Request on Time (Goals, Report Reminders) u2022Demonstrates High Degree of Organization Industry Experience u2022Must demonstrate experience in at least two of the following, preferably more: u2022Nuclear waste treatment u2022Energy Industry u2022Commerical Nuclear u2022Balance of Plant Utilities u2022Environmental Management u2022Clean Energy (Hydrogen, Advanced Nuclear) u2022Must have direct Experience with Federal Agencies, such as the Department of Energy 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. e and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. 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: 04/01/2026 - 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. 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Created: 2026-04-04