POSITION DUTIES
Serves as on-site technical expert for civil engineering aspects of a construction maintenance and repair program for Watervliet Arsenal WVA. Performs engineering work in the preparation of civil structural and architectural designs, drawings, and specifications for construction alteration, renovation, addition, and rehabilitation of complex, major, and minor projects for existing facilities such as office buildings, laboratories, manufacturing and production facilities, warehouses, and historic family housing, as well as roads, sidewalks, ramps, stairs, and other surfaced areas.
Serves as on-site technical expert for civil engineering aspects of a construction maintenance and repair program for Watervliet Arsenal WVA. Performs engineering work in the preparation of civil structural and architectural designs, drawings, and specifications for construction alteration, renovation, addition, and rehabilitation of complex, major, and minor projects for existing facilities such as office buildings, laboratories, manufacturing and production facilities, and warehouses, as well as roads, sidewalks, ramps, stairs, and other surfaced areas.
Performs design and engineering on large and complex Civil Works projects where there is no relationship to previous precedents and which involve conflicting issues between economic feasibility and the desire of management.
Performs multiple varying and complex assignments to ensure timeliness and technical compliance. Define plan and organize assigned resources to accomplish project objectives and develop design criteria applicable to the project.
Designs complete projects to include component parts for structural installations and support systems.
Develops and reviews designs, plans, specifications, and design analyses for technical adequacy, compliance with Government standards, conformance with best engineering practice, satisfaction of the project objective for alteration, construction, and repairs projects, and makes recommendations for approval or disapproval based on technical merit.
Develops detailed design criteria for new construction, major, and minor modifications, alterations, renovations, or repairs to existing and new infrastructure, machine foundations, and other specialized equipment support systems.
Prepares plans and specifications for in-house and contract projects involving the construction of new facilities and modification or renovation of existing facilities.
Prepares preliminary plans showing size and location of building and other overall plans such as machine layout, office space, rest rooms, storage space, elevators, electrical systems, heating and air conditioning systems.
Accumulates technical engineering data and writes specifications for the facilities to support machinery, equipment, etc. These plans and specifications are completed in the form of drawings and descriptive specifications.
Review submittals and design studies for compliance with specifications, completeness, and approved design criteria.
Conducts field inspections to ensure technical compliance and alignment with project requirements, identify areas of non-compliance, and provide resolution to complex problems and issues.
Operates personal computer equipment in the development of plans and specifications utilizing established software systems to generate or edit specifications and perform general engineering computations.
Prepares project cost estimates, drafts, and evaluates change orders, modifications, and supplemental agreements, findings-of-fact, and Independent Government Estimates as needed for each project.
Collaborates with engineers, mechanical, electrical, etc., engineering technicians, and other personnel contributing advice, guidance, recommendations, and data in the field of civil engineering.
WORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, occasional working at elevated heights on platforms, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech and hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness must possess planning and organizing skills and must be able to work under deadlines.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid-buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.
Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.
Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to his/her job.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Broad professional knowledge of and skill in applying a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods with particular emphasis in the construction and civil engineering fields, sufficient to:
Bachelors degree or higher degree in Civil Engineering through the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. Note: US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location.
Must have a valid and active United States Drivers License.
Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Must be able to speak, read, and write English.
Must have the ability to meet physical demands associated with and/or pass and maintain any medical requirements.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The starting salary for this position is $103,623.00 annually. Factors which may affect starting pay may include skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position includes a competitive benefits package, including:
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions and benefits.
ORIGINAL POSTING 01272026 - 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.