Structural Engineering Department Manager

Support our Nuclear Projects Line of Business and have a hand in transforming tomorrow. As the Structural Department Manager in Oak Ridge, TN, you will work with other engineering and technical professionals on projects that are vital to our national security. These projects will support national security customers and other federal agencies included our Department of Energy client entrusted with the stewardship of the nation’s nuclear deterrent and a nationwide complex of production facilities and national laboratories. In this role, you will manage Engineers and Designers who will be designing small to medium multi-discipline projects from start to finish. You will be responsible for assisting with proposal efforts, producing discipline manhour estimates, performing manpower forecasting, mentoring staff, responsible for the Structural staff performance on projects relative to scope, schedule, budget and technical adequacy.  Interface with Amentum Project Managers and clients. Duties will typically be performed in an office environment in our offices in the Oak Ridge, Tennessee and occasional trips will be required for site visits. Ideal candidate would have a minimum of 15 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer designing structures with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an engineering supervisor. Typical duties include:

• Mentors staff
• Manages Engineers and Designers
• Assists with proposal development
• Prepares estimates of workhours required to accomplish designs
• Participates in planning, cost development, management, and scheduling for assigned projects
• Develop manpower forecasts for Director of Engineering
• Assists with other tasks as assigned by Director of Engineering
• Responsible and accountable for the technical adequacy of the design performed by the Structural Department
• Develops design concepts to address client needs and requirements
• Performs calculations and evaluations in support of designs
• Participates in the development of specifications
• Participates in the development of design drawings
• Participates in the preparation of engineering studies and reports
• Performs design document reviews/checking
• Performs work in accordance with functional specifications, recognized codes and standards, Amentum and client procedures, and quality assurance procedures

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be a Licensed Professional Engineer
• Hold or be able to obtain Department of Energy Security Clearance
• BS or MS in Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university.
• Working knowledge of the design and construction process
• Minimum 15 years of Structural Engineering design experience
• Leadership experience

Preferred qualifications: 

• Attention to detail in work products is a must
• 5 years’ experience as an engineering supervisor
• Nuclear experience desirable but not required
• Person already residing in the