Job description

Amentum is actively seeking an energetic, goal-oriented Jr. Electrical Engineer for the Hanover, Maryland office . In this role, the Jr. Electrical Engineer would be responsible for a variety of engineering tasks in the initial planning through final design for projects of advanced complexity under the supervision of a Supervising Electrical Engineer. The Jr. Engineer would interact with other disciplines, project support groups, vendors and client representatives as appropriate on assigned projects and is responsible for initiating and developing engineering calculations, studies and drawings through completion in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established for the project. Minimum Requirements: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college or university. A minimum of 1 year of electrical engineering experience performing calculations, analyses and design documents development. Experience in power system analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit calculations. Experience with developing electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams. Experience in sizing electrical equipment. Basic understanding of power system analysis, lighting, power & control, grounding, lightning protection systems. Proficient in 2D AutoCAD. Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills. Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. Must not have Dual Citizenship. Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD TS//SCI clearance and access to DoD Facilities. Position may require travel. Preferred Qualifications: DOE/DOD/Army Corp of Engineer project experience Advanced level of experience in communications and security systems Experience in using BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, SKM and etap Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $75K - $90K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) No relocation benefits are for this position. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com Compensation Details: $75,000-$90,000 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: 09/10/2026 - 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. 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 .

Requirements

Must-haves

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college or university.
A minimum of 1 year of electrical engineering experience performing calculations, analyses and design documents development.
Experience in power system analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit calculations.
Experience with developing electrical one-line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience in sizing electrical equipment.
Basic understanding of power system analysis, lighting, power & control, grounding, lightning protection systems.
Proficient in 2D AutoCAD.
Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.
Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. Must not have Dual Citizenship.
Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD TS//SCI clearance and access to DoD Facilities.
Position may require travel.
$75,000-$90,000
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Pet insurance

Nice-to-haves

DOE/DOD/Army Corp of Engineer project experience
Advanced level of experience in communications and security systems
Experience in using BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, SKM and etap

Application prep

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Platform: workday
Effort: long

Benefits

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave