Nuclear Project Engineer II

About the role

Amentum is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead the technical execution of High Hazard / High Consequence projects, supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, commercial nuclear and other industrial markets. The engineer oversees engineering activities for simple to complex design projects, works closely with project managers and discipline engineers, and leads smaller teams of Supervising Discipline Engineers on small-to-mid sized scopes or on large-scale projects. The position reports to the Project Manager or Project Engineering Manager and requires about 25% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the design of a safe, reliable facility in line with scope, cost, schedule, quality, industry codes and regulatory requirements
• Implement the technical work plan according to the Statement of Work and technical requirements
• Lead multi-discipline technical coordination meetings, including interfaces with the customer, and document meetings and agreements
• Plan and schedule engineering tasks, and support the Project Manager in change order management and technical change control
• Coordinate inter-discipline and client design reviews, and serve as direct line manager for RFIs and supplier submittals
• Prepare engineering execution plans, reports and forecasts, and report on engineering performance

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role
• Professional Engineering license in good standing, with ability to obtain licensure in various states
• US citizenship; ability to pass and maintain a security clearance may be required
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams in an architectural/engineering setting (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, controls, etc.)

Required skills

• Cost and schedule management, labor-hour estimate development and scope control
• Oral, written and technical presentation skills
• Preferred: NQA-1 quality requirements, process and utility design, 3D modeling / plant design, DOE or commercial nuclear experience

What we offer

• Salary range of $145K-$175K annually
• Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off and parental leave