Civil Engineer – Site Development

About the role

Amentum, a global engineering and solutions provider, is looking for a Civil Engineer to support its Oak Ridge, TN office. The engineer supports the planning, design and permitting of land development projects, working under the direction of senior engineers and project managers while independently performing design tasks, preparing construction documents and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Design site development projects such as grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadway access and erosion and sediment control, and perform engineering calculations and technical documentation
• Develop construction drawings and details with CAD designers, applying sound engineering judgment to design challenges and constructability
• Support multiple projects from concept through construction, including scopes, schedules, labor hour estimates, design coordination meetings, RFIs and submittal reviews
• Prepare and submit permitting applications, coordinate with local agencies, utilities and regulators, and resolve plan review comments
• Coordinate with surveyors, planners and architects, communicate with project managers and senior engineers, and follow company design standards

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• 5-15 years of professional experience in civil engineering focused on site development
• Ability to obtain and maintain facility credentials; U.S. citizenship is required for this location
• EIT certification required; PE licensure a plus
• Preferred: experience as a Civil Project Lead managing other engineers and designers, and experience with grading plans, utility layouts and stormwater facilities

Required skills

• Site development design and permitting processes
• Stormwater management and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis
• AutoCAD Civil 3D and standard engineering software
• Strong written and verbal communication

What we offer

• Salary range of $109,000 - $175,000
• Health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching, parental leave and educational reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan, tax-saving options, disability and life insurance, pet insurance
• In-office or remote work, with a preference for the Oak Ridge office; remote workers must travel there quarterly and use a secure U.S.-based workspace