Amentum is looking for a Lead Electrical Designer responsible for initiating and developing engineering drawings through completion for assigned projects in conformance with the requirements, applicable codes, and design criteria established by the project's electrical engineers. The Lead Designer will work under the direction of the Supervising Electrical Engineer to develop and maintain digital 3D databases and models, develop electrical engineering drawings and sketches of high complexity, check and review electrical drawings, review other discipline and vendor drawings and coordinates work with other project team members.
Minimum Requirements:
10+ years of progressive design experience in electrical systems.
Must have in depth experience in Electrical 2D and 3D design.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD MEP, Revit (preferred) and/or MicroStation.
Must have an advanced level of experience in cable tray, lighting, power & control, underground grounding, lightning protection and instrumentation design plans and details.
Must have an advanced level of experience in design development and drawing preparation.
Must have advanced experience in using cable management systems and cable routing.
Must have advanced experience of performing lighting calculations in visual or AGI32.
Must have a basic understanding of engineering calculations.
Must have advanced experience in performing electrical Material Take Off (MTO) activities.
Must have advanced experience in project change control.
Must have U.S. Citizenship. US Dual Citizenship may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associates Degree in computer aided drafting with an electrical emphasis or equivalent experience
MicroStation, and/or Revit design experience.
Government facility (DOE, DOD, Army Corps of Engineers) project experience
Compensation & Benefits
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $60 - $65 Hourly (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com
Compensation Details:
60.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
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
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
01/21/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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