Senior Electrical Designer

About the job

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors.  Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities.  We are currently seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support our Oak Ridge, Tennessee office.

As a Senior Electrical Designer, you will perform a variety of electrical design functions.  This includes development of facility models and construction drawings for electrical systems such as plans, one-line diagrams, control diagrams, interconnection diagrams, elevations and details, schedules and bills of materials; and drawings for instrumentation and controls systems such as: system architecture, ladder diagrams, input/output diagrams, and instrument data sheets.  This also includes complete design of lighting systems for buildings and outdoor areas.  Lighting design includes fixture selection, model calculations which will determine lighting level for normal and emergency lighting situations.  Activities could include assistance with cost estimating and equipment summary for bills of materials.

Work Location

This position is designed to support either in-office or remote work, with a strong preference for the successful candidate to work from Amentum's office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Employees who reside within 50 miles of Oak Ridge will be expected to work from the Oak Ridge office. Employees who live more than 50 miles away are eligible for a remote work arrangement; however, remote employees must travel to the Oak Ridge office on a quarterly basis. Those working remotely are required to maintain a company-approved secure workspace that meets all client security requirements and is located within the United States. This U.S.-based secure work location requirement applies to all projects associated with the position.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or an Associate’s degree in engineering from an accredited certified institution
• 15 or more years of electrical engineering design experience
• Construction support experience for Title 3 activities
• Experience in providing construction support or services during construction is required
• Sole US citizenship required (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)
• Short Circuit Analysis experience
• Working knowledge of the NEC
• Knowledge of broad range of electrical systems is required, including power system design, substation design, fire alarm design, lighting design, load flow studies, communications design, grounding design and equipment selection
• Ability to independently produce construction documentation using 2-D and 3-D applications (Smartplant or Revit) is required

Preferred Qualifications:

• DOE experience desired
• NQA-1 experience desired
• Lighting calculation experience
• Familiarity with 3 Dimensional applications with use of software such as Smartplant or Revit

Compensation Details:

$74/HR - $87/HR

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:

10/14/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.