Structural Engineer 1

Amentum•Englewood, CO

21h•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amentum is currently searching for a Structural Engineer 1 to work in our Englewood, CO office, perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, development, design, manufacture, test, installation, operations, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems and generally as a member of a design, analysis, or review team. Essential Responsibilities: 1. Perform design, development or review tasks in specific areas under close supervision. 2. Design a portion or section of an analysis or design review. 3. Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data. 4. Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence. 5. Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status. 6. Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications. 7. Interface with customers in design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications. 8. Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures. 9. Performs engineering modeling, analysis, and design assignments of moderate complexity. 10. Prepares calculations, analyses, studies, specifications, reports, and other technical documents. 11. Reviews other discipline drawings and vendor drawings. Minimum Requirements: - US Citizen - Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis (or equivalent education). - 0 to 1 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in the modeling, analysis, and design of heavy industrial steel structures and foundations. - Works independently and collaboratively with guidance and direction from others. - Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, and ACI 318 - Good oral and written communication skills. - Working knowledge of STAAD.Pro modeling, analysis, design, and post processing - Working knowledge and expertise in MathCad, Excel, and Word - Ability to obtain a security clearance. - Working knowledge of the process of preparing and checking calculations, as well as approval, revision, retention, and storage of project calculations. - Working knowledge of drawing production and checking, as well as approval, revision, retention, and storage of engineering drawings. Preferred Qualifications: - Passed Fundament of Engingineering (FE) Exam - Master of Science degree in structural engineering. - Government or nuclear experience, i.e., DOD, DOE, NR. - Working knowledge of AISC Seismic Design Provisions, i.e., AISC 341. - Basic knowledge of nuclear facility design codes including ACI 349, AISC - N690, ASCE 43, and DOE-STD-1020. - Working knowledge of seismic response spectrum analysis. - Working knowledge of ANSYS analysis software. Compensation & Benefits: HIRING SALARY RANGE: $80K - $95K 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: 80,000 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: 02/09/2026 - 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. 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Requirements

US Citizen
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis (or equivalent education).
0 to 1 years of relevant and progressive professional experience in the modeling, analysis, and design of heavy industrial steel structures and foundations.
Works independently and collaboratively with guidance and direction from others.
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, including AISC 360, ASCE 7, IBC, and ACI 318
Good oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of STAAD.Pro modeling, analysis, design, and post processing
Working knowledge and expertise in MathCad, Excel, and Word
Ability to obtain a security clearance.
Working knowledge of the process of preparing and checking calculations, as well as approval, revision, retention, and storage of project calculations.
Working knowledge of drawing production and checking, as well as approval, revision, retention, and storage of engineering drawings.

Nice To Haves

Passed Fundament of Engingineering (FE) Exam
Master of Science degree in structural engineering.
Government or nuclear experience, i.e., DOD, DOE, NR.
Working knowledge of AISC Seismic Design Provisions, i.e., AISC 341.
Basic knowledge of nuclear facility design codes including ACI 349, AISC - N690, ASCE 43, and DOE-STD-1020.
Working knowledge of seismic response spectrum analysis.
Working knowledge of ANSYS analysis software.

Responsibilities

Perform design, development or review tasks in specific areas under close supervision.
Design a portion or section of an analysis or design review.
Assist in generation of specifications and engineering data.
Assist in the preparation of reports and correspondence.
Establish and maintain a filing system or databases as needed for tracking project status.
Develop, maintain and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
Interface with customers in design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
Performs engineering modeling, analysis, and design assignments of moderate complexity.
Prepares calculations, analyses, studies, specifications, reports, and other technical documents.
Reviews other discipline drawings and vendor drawings.