Job description

Amentum is actively seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with experience in industrial facility and plant design. The position is located in the Englewood, CO office. The Sr. Engineer is responsible for a variety of engineering and design tasks in the initial planning through final design for projects of advanced complexity under the minimal supervision of a Supervising Electrical Engineer. The Engineer interacts 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 by the project. *Open to considering qualified remote candidates within the U.S. Key Responsibilities • Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently. • Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews independently or as the team leader. • May lead engineering teams and act as a mentor to engineering team members. • May train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments. • Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications. • Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications. • Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations. • Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures. • Prepare engineering studies. • Support development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work. • May provide technical management and leadership to a group of employees for a given project, contract or job with overall responsibility for cost, schedule technical and employee performance Minimum Requirements: • Must have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college or university. • 12 years of relevant experience with bachelor s degree • Experience in power system analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, harmonic, arc flash and relay coordination studies. • Experience in SKM, ETAP or other Power System Analysis software. • Experience with electrical one line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams. • Experience in sizing and specifying electrical equipment. • Advanced level of understanding of power system analysis, lighting, power & control, grounding, lightning protection, communications and security systems. • Proficient in 2D AutoCAD, Revit and/or MicroStation. • Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills. • Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. US Dual Citizenship may be considered. • Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. • Position may require travel. Preferred Qualifications: • Professional Engineer License in Electrical Engineering • DOE/DOD/Army Corp of Engineer project experience • Advanced level of experience in communications and security systems • Experience in 3D design using BIM, Revit, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD MEP Compensation & Benefits HIRING SALARY RANGE: $135K - $175K Annually (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.) 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: $135K - $175K 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: 08/25/2026 - 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 .

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Must-haves

Open to considering qualified remote candidates within the U.S.
Perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently.
Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews independently or as the team leader.
May lead engineering teams and act as a mentor to engineering team members.
May train other engineers on technical issues related to the research, design, development, testing and analysis of engineering assignments.
Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
Prepare engineering studies.
Support development of technical proposal and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
May provide technical management and leadership to a group of employees for a given project, contract or job with overall responsibility for cost, schedule technical and employee performance
Must have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from a 4 year ABET accredited college or university.
12 years of relevant experience with bachelor s degree
Experience in power system analysis, including load flow, voltage drop, short circuit, harmonic, arc flash and relay coordination studies.
Experience in SKM, ETAP or other Power System Analysis software.
Experience with electrical one line diagrams, schematics and wiring diagrams.
Experience in sizing and specifying electrical equipment.
Advanced level of understanding of power system analysis, lighting, power & control, grounding, lightning protection, communications and security systems.
Proficient in 2D AutoCAD, Revit and/or MicroStation.
Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills.

Nice-to-haves

Professional Engineer License in Electrical Engineering
DOE/DOD/Army Corp of Engineer project experience
Advanced level of experience in communications and security systems
Experience in 3D design using BIM, Revit, MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD MEP

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