Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

RiseMe; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Pensacola, FL seeks a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to lead engineering design, review drawings, and guide junior staff on complex projects. The role blends advanced engineering with project oversight and client interaction.

The candidate will require a PE license, 7 years post-BS or 6 years post-MS experience, and aviation background. Strong technical writing, communication, and potential PM training are essential for success.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering; M.S. or graduate coursework preferred.
• Seven years post-BS or six years post-MS engineering experience.
• P.E. license is required.
• Aviation experience is required.
• Proven technical writing and communication skills; project management training possible.
• Client service, communication, innovation, teamwork and professionalism.
• Ability to visit project sites and plan, prioritize, and review project plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs project design and sketches concepts for junior engineers or technicians.
• Plans and reviews engineering drawings, specifications, investigations and planning work.
• Develops plans and criteria for new projects and weighs alternatives.
• Analyzes and solves technical problems; develops alternative approaches.
• Prepares cost, manpower estimates, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinates with project manager and guides junior professionals on design and drafting.
• Ensures quality control and reviews work; may manage projects occasionally.
• Consults with supervisor on unusual problems and developments.
• Interfaces with clients, senior staff and regulatory agencies as needed.

Skills

Aviation experience

Technical writing

Communication skills

Project management

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering

Graduate coursework preferred

Job description

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to join our team in Pensacola, FL. Under direction, provides the expertise of a seasoned engineer to all conventional aspects of functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. May function as individual researcher or technical specialist. Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

Your role

• Performs project design, sketching design concepts to be developed by junior engineers, CAD designers or technicians.

• Plans and reviews the production of engineering drawings and specifications.

• Plans and reviews the production of engineering investigations or planning work.

• Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution.

• Analyzes technical problems, assessing the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devising new approaches and alternative solutions.

• Analyzes project dimension and scope and prepares or oversees the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets.

• Coordinates work with project manager and guides junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.

• Responsible for quality control, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, and checking computations or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.

• May occasionally manage projects.

• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.

• Carries out complex or novel assignments requiring diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments.

• Work requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices.

• Consistently exercises independent judgment. Supervision and guidance relate largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.

• Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.

• Supervises and reviews the work of junior professionals, technicians, and others who assist in specific assignments.

• Interfaces with senior technical professionals, technical managers, and administrative staff and managers as necessary.

• Represents the organization in conferences with clients and/or regulatory agencies.

About you

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.

• Requires seven (7) years of engineering experience post BS degree, or six (6) years engineering experience post MS degree.

• P.E. license is required.

• Aviation experience required.

• Proven technical writing and communication skills. Incumbent may be eligible for project management training.

• Client Service, Commitment, Communication, Innovation & Continuous Improvement, Professionalism, Quality, and Teamwork.

• Ability to process paper/electronic documents and utilize computer equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing; ability to visit project sites if necessary.

• Ability to plan, prioritize and review project plans and documents, evaluate alternatives, and devise appropriate solutions.

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.

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Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $90,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

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

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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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.