The Advanced Solutions Group specializes in the design, construction, and operation of unique and complex research and development facilities, including wind tunnels, aerospace, automotive, and motorsports rocket test stands, climatic chambers, jet engine test cells, acoustic chambers, altitude test facilities, captive trajectory systems, and nuclear facilities. Our projects span the automotive, motorsports, defense, nuclear, and aerospace markets. Recent clients include Audi, Boeing, BMW, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Honda, General Motors, NASA, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Energy, Volkswagen, and many others in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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Most of your designs will be unique, and you will usually be working on several projects at one time in a dynamic, challenging, and even fun environment. This position will provide you with an exciting opportunity to lead and manage structural projects as part of a multi-discipline team of professionals.
We are looking for a structural engineer who will work to ensure client satisfaction and deliver key structural projects within scope, budget, and schedule. You should be a self-motivated professional with at least 5 years of progressive structural design experience.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage other structural engineers and drafters through all phases of project planning, execution, and construction. • Provide complete design solutions from concept to final design and construction. • Apply design loading to structures utilizing applicable building codes and design codes. • Design and analyze structures to meet project-specific and code requirements utilizing both hand and finite element analysis, STAAD, and/or ANSYS preferred. • Develop engineering design calculation packages which may include static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses utilizing both hand analysis and finite element analysis. • Oversee designers and drafters in the development of 3D models and 2D construction drawings. • Develop construction bid packages which typically include calculations, specifications, and drawings. • Perform post-design activities which may include review of subcontractor submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings. • Perform site inspections at fabricators, shops, and construction sites to ensure facility is constructed to contract documents. • Provide leadership for junior engineers and drafter-designers. • Coordinate and communicate design solutions with clients and other engineering disciplines - including presentations, reports, studies, design review meetings, and training. • Assist with project planning, cost estimating, proposals, project management, and marketing.
Required Qualifications:
• BS or MS Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related engineering field. • 5 years of experience in the design and analysis of structural systems. • Must be proficient in finite element modeling, STAAD, and/or ANSYS software or equivalent. • Must be proficient in the use of building codes such as IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE. • Demonstrated leadership ability. • Able to lead a small team of structural engineers and drafters on the structural design of small and large projects. • Must have strong time management and organizational skills. • Due to federal requirements for portions of the assigned work, US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
• PE license is a plus. • Experience designing structures or equipment utilizing ANSYS and/or the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code is highly desirable. • Experience designing structures or equipment subject to dynamic loading, blast loading, and UFC Codes is highly desirable. • Ability to do Project Management or Marketing on small projects is a plus.
Essential Functions:
• Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position: • Must be able to sit at a desk for long periods of time (90%). • Must be able to work at a computer for long periods of time (90%). • Occasional site visits and travel may require lifting, climbing, crawling in an outdoor environment (15%). • Special clothing, equipment, and other PPE may be required during site visits (15%). • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. • Description of Work Environment: • Work will mainly be performed in an inside office environment (90%). • Field work may be required, including outside work (15%). • Travel may be required to perform field work at project sites or to attend customer meetings (15%). • Office Environment: • Office equipment, machines • During travel to project sites, handheld equipment such as tape measures, cameras, etc. (10%). • Office equipment, computers, fax, telephones, copiers, etc. (90%). • Criticality of Attendance: • Regular attendance is mandatory, Monday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 5:15 pm, and Friday, 7:30 to 11:30 am (100%). • Occasional overtime may be required to meet demanding project schedules (20%). • Other Essential Functions: • Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background test.
Advantage Compensation Details:
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 401k 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-OHara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions and benefits.
Original Posting:
Original Posting: 03/02/2026 - 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.