Architect 1

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Architect 1 to support our Englewood, CO office.

Purpose and Scope:
Perform basic architectural/engineering calculations; preparing specifications, reports and related data tables. Maintaining liaison with design and drafting groups. Preparing, reviewing, and approving drawings as required.

Essential Responsibilities:
1. Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, Architects maintain project coordination with all other disciplines on an assigned project.

2. Provides Supervising Architect status of assignment(s) with respect to schedule, budgets, delays and adverse problems.

3. Supervises, assigns work, sets work priorities, evaluates and trains technical and architectural personnel.

4. Provides technical assistance and guidance to technical and architectural personnel.

5. Continually upgrades technical knowledge and capabilities. Assures quality, quantity, and completeness of the architectural/engineering work required.

6. Plans and schedules architectural/engineering efforts associated with assigned projects.

7. Maintains timeliness and accuracy of oral and written technical reports regarding assigned activities.

8. Maintains proper architectural/engineering files and records.

9. Under the direction of the Supervising Architect, may perform technical assignments of moderate complexity within approved schedules and budgets.

10. May coordinate technical and administrative activities with employees in other disciplines and other departments participating on an assigned project.

11. May assist in the training and evaluation of assigned architectural and design/drafting personnel.

12. Performs other architectural/engineering-related work as required.

13. Performs other architectural/engineering-related work as required.

14. Prepare plans and drawings at feasibility, conceptual, or detailed design.

15. Develop 3-D and solid CAD/CAE models to assist in the development of facility layout and/or equipment arrangement drawings.

Minimum Requirements

- US Citizen

- Education: Bachelor of science or arts degree in Architecture from an accredited college or university or demonstrated equivalent education.

- Experience: 4+ years of architectural experience.

- Must be a Registered Architect in a home state.

- 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 the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

- Position may require travel.

- Working knowledge of Revit and AutoCAD

- Working knowledge of Building codes and architectural standards.

Preferred Qualifications

- Government or nuclear experience, i.e., DOD, DOE, NR.

- Working knowledge of the design of nuclear or heavy industrial facilities.

- Ability to prepare various specifications, calculations and drawings.

- Masters degree from an accredited college or university

- Building designs for industrial facilities.

- Condition assessment and Building and Fire Protection Code compliance.

- Visualization, animation, and multimedia design and techniques.

- Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.

Compensation & Benefits:

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100K - $130K (Annually) (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Amentum offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, 15 days of paid time off, and parental leave.

Due to the nature of work, candidate must be a US Citizen. US Dual Citizenship may be considered.

Compensation Details:

$110k - $130k

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:

09/01/2026 - 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.