Senior Civil Engineer

Amentum

Senior Civil Engineer overseeing site development projects at Amentum. Responsible for project leadership, design compliance, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning and design of site development projects, including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, erosion and sediment control, and roadway access
Prepare and review civil engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents
Ensure designs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and standards
Provide quality control and technical oversight for work produced by junior engineers and designers
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Develop project work plans, manpower estimates, and participate in proposal efforts
Coordinate with clients, Architects, Surveyors, Structural Engineers, Contractors, and other consultants throughout project development
Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local agencies, utilities, and regulatory bodies
Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, EITs, and CAD designers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum of 8–12 years of experience in civil engineering with a focus on site development
Strong working knowledge of site development design practices, permitting, and construction processes
Experience with stormwater management design and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling
Proficiency with relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HydroCAD, or similar)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringsite developmentstormwater managementhydrologic modelinghydraulic modelingconstruction documentationquality controlproject managementtechnical oversightpermitting

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringleadershipcoordinationorganizational skillsclient managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingtime managementresource allocation

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering