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Senior Piping Engineer – Oak Ridge

Amentum

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Base salary $140K  to $190K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Oak Ridge, TN

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  • LocationOak Ridge, TN
  • WorkplaceHybrid
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
  • Last checked (48 min ago) · observed since

About this job

Senior Piping Engineer – Oak Ridge

Amentum Nuclear Projects is a Tier 1 service provider to the U.S. Department of Energy, we deliver safe and innovative solutions at complex nuclear cleanup and production sites. Our services include program management, decommissioning, environmental remediation, waste and nuclear material management, nuclear operations, consulting, and engineering and construction.

 We’re looking for a Senior Piping Engineer who can deliver a range of projects from concept through detailed design completion. You should have experience leading groups of engineers and designers to complete technical portions of projects within established budgets and schedules. Your work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with potentially some travel. Join us and love what you do. Focus on tackling the toughest challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress. 

B.S. Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering school.

Knowledge and experience designing process piping, gas piping and other related systems.

Demonstrated experience of delivering a range of projects from concept through detailed design completion

Strong mechanical and process engineering analytical skills

Experience leading groups of engineers and designers to complete technical portions of projects within established budgets and schedules.

Experience working within a quality system based on ISO 9000 or NQA-1

Design experience with AMSE B31.1 and B31.3 and ASME B&PV Code.

Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid flow – compressible and incompressible, thermal sciences, and process systems.

Competent using discipline specific technical software such as: AutoPipe, Caesar II, AutoCAD, Microstation, etc…

Competent using Microsoft Office software.

US citizen required.

Engineering Registration (PE) required.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience performing pipe stress analysis highly desired

Master’s degree is a plus

DOE Q clearance is preferred but not required

A person residing a commutable distance from our Oak Ridge, TN office is preferred

Essential Functions:

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. No foot controls necessary. 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. 

At Amentum, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Amentum.

Equipment and Machines: Standard office PC, with software will be provided 

Travel required – As needed 

Attendance: Ability to work in the Oak Ridge office is required
 

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS U.S. Citizenship required. 
 

Valid driver's license is required. Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. 

Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. 

Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others. 

Must take and pass a pre-employment drug and background check.

Compensation Details:

$140,000 - $190,000

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:

09/10/2026 - 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 ($140,000) is above 70% of the 51 Engineering (non-software) roles in Tennessee listed on this site; 7 others list the same floor. Their median floor is $120,000; the middle half runs from $109,500 to $140,000.

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 8, 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 Piping Engineer – Oak Ridge (this listing)$140K - $190K
Principal Fire Protection Engineer$140K - $180K
Systems Engineer - Security$140K - $190K
Sr. Systems Engineer$140K - $190K
Senior Mechanical Engineer$140K - $170K
Senior Data Scientist$140K - $180K
Senior Scrum Master$140K - $180K

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

Observed changes

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-09-10
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Location as the employer wrote it: US-TN-Oak Ridge

$140,000 - $190,000

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