Senior Aviation Architect

AtkinsRealis USA Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with vesting

Paid time off

Job summary

AtkinsRealis USA Inc. seeks a Senior Aviation Architect in Denver, CO to lead architectural programs across multi-year, multi-project efforts. You will coordinate with owners, consultants, and operators to ensure design quality and compliance in active environments.

The ideal candidate brings deep aviation project experience, Revit proficiency, strong communication, and a track record of guiding complex stakeholders through design and construction in dynamic facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture is required, Master’s preferred.
• Registered Architect (RA) with license flexibility or ability to obtain.
• 10+ years of professional experience; strong aviation project exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support architectural program management for large capital programs.
• Serve as owner’s representative or oversight for consultant deliverables.
• Coordinate with airports, airlines, regulators, and subconsultants to ensure aligned outcomes.

Skills

Aviation experience

Stakeholder coordination

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Registered Architect (RA)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Aviation Architect to support complex airport programs and other long‑term capital initiatives in our Denver, CO office. While aviation is a focus, the ideal candidate is a well‑rounded senior architect capable of contributing across multiple market sectors as project needs evolve. This role is well suited to a candidate with experience spanning planning, design, documentation, and coordination, and who is motivated to continue developing their aviation expertise over time. Initial assignments may include multi‑year architectural program support for airport owners, including owner’s representative responsibilities, architectural design oversight, bridging documents and coordination of multiple consultant design teams. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of architectural delivery within complex, regulated environments, along with the adaptability, technical breadth, and collaborative mindset needed to support a diverse architectural practice. Your role Lead or assist with architectural program management for large capital programs, coordinating across multiple projects and consultant teams. Serve in an owner’s representative or oversight role, reviewing consultant deliverables for quality, consistency, and alignment with program standards. Contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of airport facilities, including terminals, concourses, renovations, and phased upgrades in active operational environments. Participate in programming and conceptual design, balancing operational, technical, and architectural objectives. Apply knowledge of airport standards, FAA guidance, and AHJ review processes, with continued development of aviation expertise. Contribute to schedule, budget, and phasing strategies across multi-project or multi-year efforts. Support client decision‑making, scope development, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring alignment across project goals. Develop and oversee Revit-based construction documents, including preparation of bridging documents for design‑build and alternative delivery models. Direct and mentor project teams and junior staff to produce high quality architectural deliverables. Coordinate with airport staff, airlines, regulatory agencies, operators, and subconsultants to support effective and well coordinated project outcomes. Operate successfully in stakeholder intensive environments, facilitating collaboration and issue resolution. Interface with clients and support business development efforts through a seller doer mindset, including pursuits and presentations. Review and redline drawings using Bluebeam or equivalent tools. Coordinate specifications and support constructability, phasing, and cost informed design decisions. Contribute architectural expertise to non aviation projects when staffing needs arise, including federal, institutional, civic, transportation, or other commercial work. Apply strong fundamentals in architectural design, documentation, and coordination across a range of project types. Lead or support existing facility investigations, site observations, and field documentation, particularly in occupied or operational environments. Bring a flexible, team oriented mindset and willingness to adapt to evolving project assignments.

About you Bachelor’s degree in Architecture (Master’s preferred). Registered Architect (RA), with the ability to obtain additional licenses as required. 10+ years of professional experience, with a significant portion dedicated to aviation projects. Experience delivering projects for large or medium hub airports. Understanding of complex stakeholder coordination, including owner groups, airlines, and regulatory agencies. Proficiency in Revit, with working knowledge of AutoCAD. Strong technical writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills. Direct experience working on projects at Denver International Airport (DEN), preferred. Experience leading or supporting capital improvement programs (CIP) or multi project portfolios and long-term owner programs, preferred. Familiarity with FAA guidelines, airport design standards, and security driven design constraints, preferred. Proven ability to manage phasing, constructability, and occupied facility challenges unique to airport environments, preferred. LEED accreditation and experience coordinating sustainability or certification efforts, preferred. What Sets You Apart Aviation is your specialty—but not your limitation. You are comfortable navigating complex, stakeholder‑driven environments while contributing across a range of project types. You Bring both depth and adaptability, supporting aviation programs while flexing to meet broader project needs as they evolve.

Rewards & benefits At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

About AtkinsRéalis We're AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Expected compensation range is between $99,500 -$165,800 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and is committed to protecting your privacy.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long‑standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world‑class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end‑to‑end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.

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