Six Figure Work

Senior Electrical Engineer

Amentum

Company websiteamentum.com (Amentum, opens in new tab)

Base salary $100K  to $140K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in McLean, VA

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  • LocationMcLean, VA
  • WorkplaceOn-site
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (1 h ago) · observed since

About this job

Amentum is seeking a Sr. Electrical Engineer with 12+ years of experience. This person provides engineering expertise in support of a wide range of Building Operations and Maintenance related efforts and other duties as assigned. Generally, performs as a Task Leader on more complex project assignments under the guidance of a Team Leader. They perform a range of design development, analysis, or review tasks independently providing supervision of contributing engineers. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret or higher US Security Clearance. Please note US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Major Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for complete designs, analyses, or design reviews independently or as the group leader.
  • Generate complete design specifications for the most complex projects.
  • Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
  • Direct interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
  • Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
  • Prepare oral presentations and written reports to management, indicating solution or range of possible alternatives in rank of desirability and probability of success when there is no single solution.

Minimum Knowledge/Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited University is preferred.
  • A minimum of 12 years engineering experience. Experience must include specialized engineering involving major project management responsibilities.
  • Experience must also include all phases of engineering support including problem formulation/specification, system design, data collection, systems engineering and analysis, problem resolution, and documentation of results.
  • Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills, and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required.
  • Position may require travel.
  • Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Power Systems:

  • Design, develop, and implement electrical power systems, including transformers, motors, switchgear, breakers, MCCs, and switches.
  • Develop and review one-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, and three-line diagrams.
  • Analyze existing electrical systems and recommend improvements for efficiency and safety.
  • Perform short circuit and load flow analysis.
  • Select and specify electrical equipment based on project requirements.

Control Systems:

  • Design and develop control systems using PLCs (experience with Allen-Bradley preferred).
  • Configure and program network switches for industrial applications.
  • Develop and interpret logic diagrams.
  • Implement SCADA systems (experience with Foxboro and/or iFIX a plus).
  • Integrate control systems with other engineering disciplines (e.g., mechanical, HVAC).

Work Environment:

  • This position is on-site only (no remote or hybrid work).
  • Most positions involve typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communications, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Some positions involve work in environments (e.g., shipboard, labs, outside locations, etc.) where mechanical equipment, weapons, etc. are being installed, tested, analyzed/monitored, operated, and/or maintained. Equipment may be loud and noisy or have exposed moving components. Such positions may involve routine lifting up to 50 pounds, regular handling, grasping, kneeling and carrying and constant use of vision and mental alertness is required.

Compensation Details:

$100,000 - $140,000

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:

10/15/2026 - 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.

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.

Source: Amentum on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($100,000) is above 0% of the 139 Engineering (non-software) roles in Virginia listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $120,800; the middle half runs from $111,300 to $136,600.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 7, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Amentum roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Amentum roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Electrical Engineer (this listing)$100K - $140K
Ops Watch Officer$100K - $145K
Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)$100K - $150K
Instructional System Design$100K - $150K
Process Engineer$100K - $150K
Process Engineer$100K - $150K
Test Engineer$100K - $135K

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Amentum roles · How to read the bar

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Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-15
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: US-VA-McLean

$100,000 - $140,000

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