Senior Aviation Electrical Manager

AtkinsRéalis; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 175,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible work options

Professional development programs

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Orlando, FL is seeking a Senior Aviation Electrical Manager to lead design across Airfield Electrical, Lighting and NAVAIDs, reporting to the Aviation Practice Lead. You will supervise senior professionals and interface with clients, regulators, and internal teams to deliver projects.

The role requires a PE license, 20 years of airport electrical experience, and strong FAA/ICAO knowledge. Excellent communication and staff development are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering Licensure is required; ability to obtain in multiple states.
• Twenty years of experience in Airfield Electrical, Lighting and NAVAIDs at airports.
• Strong knowledge of FAA and ICAO criteria.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Valid State Drivers License.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical direction throughout the company within Airfield Electrical, Lighting and NAVAIDs design.
• Engages with the Team toward the production of design projects.
• Establishes technical criteria on projects and provides input to project managers and team members.
• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.
• Assists management in conducting technical project review audits.
• Establishes and disseminates firmwide professional standards, guidelines and procedures for project production.
• Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs and recruitment opportunities.
• Receives and screens candidates to fill key vacancies and participates in orientation.

Skills

Airfield electrical

Lighting design

NAVAIDs design

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Client interface

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering Licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Aviation Electrical Manager to join our Aviation Practice , reporting to the Practice Lead, to support the delivery of projects in Orlando, FL.

Your role

• Provides technical direction throughout the company within Airfield Electrical, Lighting and NAVAIDs design.
• Engages with the Team toward the production of design projects.
• Establishes technical criteria on projects and provides technical input/direction to project managers and team members.
• Participates in technical quality assurance reviews.
• Assists management in conducting technical project review audits.
• Establishes and disseminates, reviews and updates firmwide professional standards, guidelines and procedures, investigation and design procedures, and technical quality assurance review guidelines for application to project production.
• Coordinates with operational managers to identify staffing needs, deficiencies and opportunities for recruitment.
• Assists in the identification, screening, recruitment and orientation of qualified candidates to fill key vacancies.
• Receives general administrative direction. Executes independent decisions and resolves important questions concerning area of expertise, being recognized as a technical authority in his/her field of expertise, on a regional or national basis, both within and outside the company.
• Supervises the technical work of senior professionals.
• Interfaces with senior technical managers and all levels of management throughout the firm.
• Interface with existing and potential clients. Represents/defends company’s technical work to client, regulatory agencies and others.
• Participates in technical and professional organizations at a prominent leadership level.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional Engineering Licensure is required, including ability to obtain in multiple states.
• Twenty (20) years' experience working in Airfield Electrical, Lighting and NAVAIDs designs at airports.
• Strong knowledge of FAA and ICAO criteria.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication, verbal and written skills.
• Valid State Drivers License.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.

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. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

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.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $175,000 - $215,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.