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Decommissioning Engineer

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Dec 2025

About the role

Job Overview:

We are searching for a Decommissioning Engineer to support APTIM's nuclear decommissioning (D&D) projects in Livermoore, California. The Decommissioning Engineer will be a part of a multi-disciplined team supporting our projects and will be focused on engineering support activities.

Aptim is a leading provider in integrated, comprehensive services in a variety of markets and industry. We offer consulting, engineering, construction, scientific program and project management services to meet the customer needs in environmental and infrastructure markets. Our highly skilled multi-discipline teams of professionals are strategically located throughout the United States and abroad to efficiently provide safe and sustainable solutions to complex challenges faced by government, public institutions, and commercial clients.

Engineers will apply critical thinking skills to initial planning, procurement support, plan development, design, construction and commissioning phases of projects. APTIM expects our engineers to be creative problem solvers and actively look for the best way to support our varied Government and commercial clients. Engineers may work on multiple projects simultaneously and perform other duties as required. This position immediately offers opportunities to grow professionally while solving problems in the engineering and construction industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Work activities include collection and interpretation of engineering data, development of project design basis, development of specifications, and performance of detailed engineering.
Ensures conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
Development of conceptual design, calculations, system studies and design drawings.
Other duties include collection and interpretation of engineering data, compiling data for project reports, collecting and compiling field data as required, assisting in proposal efforts as directed, documenting technical data for management review, assisting with preparation of labor/material estimates and design packages for clients, and providing other entry level duties as assigned.
Being aware of costs and schedule related to own work.
Organizing own work to meet deadlines set by others.
Communicating information, asking questions and checking for understanding.
Contributing to a team environment

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in nuclear, electrical, civil, or mechanical engineering, 5-10 years related experience
Related work experience is a plus
Basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in engineering
Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and technical engineering and design software.
Excellent verbal and writing skills
Willing to travel as necessary
Must be a US Citizen (no Dual Citizenship) and be able to pass a background check to gain access to government facilities. For more information please see DOE Order 472.2.
FE and EIT candidates preferred.
Ability to work independently and in a diverse team setting
Willingness to work across Engineering disciplines
Strong multitasking skills
Strong problem-solving skills

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM: