Senior Civil Engineer - Remote/Hybrid

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to support our Oak Ridge, TN office.

The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for leading the planning, design, permitting, and execution of land development projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors. This role requires technical expertise, project leadership, and coordination with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant, and cost‑effective site development solutions.

Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

Technical & Design Leadership

• 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

• Ensuring 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

Discipline Project Management

• 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

• Support construction administration services, including responding to RFIs, reviewing submittals, and conducting site visits

Regulatory & Permitting

• Lead permitting efforts and coordinate with local agencies, utilities, and regulatory bodies

• Prepare and submit land development, zoning, and permitting applications

• Address regulatory comments and support entitlement processes

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level engineers, EITs, and CAD designers

• Foster collaboration within project teams and across disciplines

• Contribute to process improvements, standards development, and technical best practices

Client & Business Development Support

• Maintain strong client relationships and provide technical support during business development efforts

• Assist with identifying new project opportunities and expanding existing client relationships

• Represent the firm during client meetings and stakeholder engagements

Required Qualifications:

• 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

• Must be able to show proof of US citizenship (to comply with government customer requirements and/or applicable government regulations)

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Civil Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university

• Experience serving as Engineer of Record

• Demonstrated experience mentoring staff and leading project teams

• Experience with sustainable site design and low‑impact development (LID) practices

Work Location:

This position is remote/hybrid work with a preferred for this position to be worked full-time in Oak Ridge, TN. For people within 50 miles of the Oak Ridge, TN office, a hybrid option requiring a person to be in office for minimum of 50% of the week. For people outside of 50 miles, a remote option with quarterly travel to the Oak Ridge, TN office is available. For hybrid and remote work, you are required to provide and work in a secured location as approved by the company within the United States due to the projects that you will be participating in.