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Civil Engineer

Pantex Plant
Amarillo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
Location: Amarillo, TX

Job Title: Civil Engineer

Career Level From: Specialist

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Organization: Eng Commercial Constr Office (51424741)

Job Specialty: Core Engineering

What You'll Do

The candidate will review design packages and conceptual planning efforts for the Engineering Commercial Construction Office. Provide expertise for technical assessments, studies, programming, security hardware, code reviews, floor plans, equipment travel paths, and review roofing maintenance design packages. Cooperatively work as a member of integrated project teams with the Project Engineer, other disciplines, outside contractors, construction forces, architectural engineering firms, and management.

The successful candidate must apply a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts. Provide self-developed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through designs and design reviews. Architecture and design work will primarily focus on industrial buildings, project planning and oversight, equipment installations, building modifications, and roofing maintenance packages. The employee will be required to comply with Government, Company and departmental policy, procedures, and requirements. Duties also include developing and implementing improvements to the department processes and references.

The position requires self-motivation and advanced skills in understanding and application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the architectural field. Working knowledge of other related disciplines and how those disciplines interface with architectural systems is also required.

What You Can Expect

  • Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
  • Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
  • Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
  • Career advancement and professional development programs
  • Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field with a minimum 3.0/4.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) and 4 years of relevant experience
  • OR a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field with a minimum 3.3/4.0 cumulative GPA and 2 years of relevant experience
  • OR a PhD in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, or a related field with a minimum 3.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
  • There is a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement up to 4 years post-graduation at time of offer and confirmed by transcript
    • Beyond four years from graduation, engineering experience will supersede GPA as a requirement for hire
Department of Energy (DOE) Order 426.2A Requirements

  • In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2 (i.e., Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, 2 years job-related and at least 1 year nuclear experience, or a DOE O 426.2 alternative). DOE 426.2 experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2)

Preferred Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architecture from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET
  • Knowledge of, and experience in, related engineering disciplines
  • Knowledge of facility business and operations support, resources, practices, processes, and policies needed to solve problems and accomplish work
  • Position requires knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and design criteria pertinent to various engineering disciplines
  • Skills in effective planning, writing, organization, communication, schedule compliance, personnel management, and design management
  • Computer-literate and have good working knowledge of software tools that support architectural design activities including computer-aided design
  • Ability to prepare, read, and/or interpret complex engineering drawings
  • Ability to conduct formal presentations to plant personnel and other interested parties
  • Ability to review projects for technical accuracy
  • Ability present information clearly and effectively through oral and written word
  • Ability to work in a project team environment and communicate well with other disciplines, customers, and stakeholders
  • Ability to follow procedures and work within a rigorous work process
  • Ability to estimate, plan, and track progress for preparation of discipline deliverables

#JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here

At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth.

When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

Pantex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

Pantex is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.

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