Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Quality Control / Electrical Engineer to support quality assurance and control processes for electrical engineering systems across Department of State (DOS) facilities. This role is central to maintaining compliance, ensuring system integrity, and supporting high‑quality preventive maintenance operations.
The Quality Control / Electrical Engineer will test, inspect, evaluate, and verify that electrical components, installations, and systems meet design specifications, industry codes, and applicable safety regulations. This position plays a key role in identifying performance issues, recommending corrective actions, and ensuring the highest standards of quality within electrical engineering operations.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all QC/QA activities related to electrical engineering systems and preventive maintenance work.
- Inspect, test, and evaluate electrical systems, components, and installations for compliance with design specifications and applicable codes.
- Review electrical drawings, technical documents, and system designs to ensure accuracy and adherence to DOS requirements.
- Identify deficiencies or performance issues and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
- Conduct field inspections and audits of electrical system maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA standards, federal regulations, and industry best practices.
- Support root‑cause analysis and troubleshooting of electrical performance issues.
- Prepare technical reports, inspection logs, QC documentation, and quality performance metrics.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, O&M personnel, contractors, and project managers to maintain quality standards.
- Promote continuous improvement for electrical system reliability and maintenance programs.
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, system design, and preventive maintenance practices.
- Experience performing quality inspections, testing, or engineering evaluations in complex facilities.
- Familiarity with electrical codes, safety standards, and QC/QA procedures.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Experience supporting federal, defense, or DOS facilities.
- Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) principles and electrical system diagnostics.
- Certifications in quality management (e.g., CQE, CQA, or similar).
- Experience with large commercial or industrial building systems.
Compensation Details:
$190,000-$200,000
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:
02/10/2026 - Until FilledAmentum 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and preventive maintenance practices
- Experience performing quality inspections and testing in complex facilities
- Familiarity with electrical codes and QC/QA procedures
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, with medical, dental, and vision plans and multiple PPO/HSA options. Mental health support via an employee assistance program and other wellness resources is also included in the benefits mix.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Profit-sharing contributions and immediate or near-term vesting in some cases further strengthen the retirement value proposition.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off benefits are presented as solid for the sector, including tiered PTO accrual by tenure and a set of paid holidays. Role-dependent flexible or remote work options and leave programs add to perceived work-life support.
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What We Do
Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
