Civil Engineer Job at Amentum (Watervliet)

Civil Engineer

Amentum

Location:
United States , Watervliet

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

103623.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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
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
Develop 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
Prepare 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
Review submittals and design studies for compliance with specifications, completeness, and approved design criteria
Conduct field inspections to ensure technical compliance and alignment with project requirements
identify areas of non-compliance and provide resolution to complex problems/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
Collaborate with engineers (mechanical, electrical, etc.), engineering technicians, and other personnel contributing advice, guidance, recommendations, and data in the field of civil engineering

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: Experience with structural engineering (concrete) and construction standards, methods, practices and techniques materials and equipment to determine compliance with federal, state and local codes and regulations
Originate, assess, and provide advice on construction designs, engineering drawings, hydraulic designs, and soil and foundation mechanics
Evaluate, advise on, oversee, and/or direct contracted work to ensure its quality and compliance with plans, designs, and specifications
Conduct studies and develop plans, specifications, and construction requirements such as schedules, costs, labor, and materials
Determine the adequacy and validity of contractor data and compliance with safety requirements
Track progress and status of projects and contractual change orders using various reporting mechanisms
Negotiate the cost of minor changes with contract representatives
Anticipate, evaluate, and resolve problems and issues affecting the quality, scheduling, budgeting, or progress of work performed in completing projects
Make on-site inspections of construction sites to determine solutions for potential or actual problem areas, ensure compliance with project requirements and resolve technical issues
Bachelor's 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
US Citizenship is required for facility credentials/authorization at this work location
Must have a valid and active United States Driver's 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

What we offer:

medical
dental
vision
401(k) retirement plan
life insurance
long-term disability insurance
short-term disability insurance
Paid vacation
4 weeks of paid parental leave
11 Paid holidays annually
401(k) matching
Educational reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Pet insurance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Civil Engineer

Amentum

Location:
United States , Watervliet

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 16, 2026

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