Mechanical Engineer

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer is an engineer with strong mechanical background. Ideal candidate would have experience writing proposals, writing change orders, interpreting building codes, etc. You will act as a primary interface between design engineers, field personnel, and the client to ensure proper project execution on the Spent Fuel Handling Project. You will interface with other engineers, field personnel, subcontractors and the client to ensure proper project execution of the Spent Fuel Handling Project.

The work location for this position is a construction project site approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Lab.

Amentum provides a wide range of services to government and industry in engineering, environmental, operations and management, scientific, engineering, environmental and technical services. Our clients include USA, USAF, USACE, DOE and NASA. We are currently executing many contracts, performing work that is essential to our clients' missions across a broad range of functional areas. The Amentum business model allows us to successfully service our clients, leverage our integrated services, and provide our employees with growth opportunities while delivering global solutions to our client’s local programs.

We consistently receive high rankings from Engineering News-Record (ENR) in many classifications, including the categories of Top Design Firms, Top Contractors, Top Green Buildings Design Firms, and Top Transportation Companies.

• Bachelors of Science degree in engineering
• 3 or more years of experience
• USA Citizenship is required

• NQA-1 project experience
• PE registration in Idaho or ability to obtain
• Industrial / Construction experience
• HVAC experience
• Person already residing in Southeast Idaho is preferred

Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same.

Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

The work location for this position is approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls with some days in our Idaho Falls office

$85,000-$150,000

• 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.

01/28/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum 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.

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