Senior Scientist

slihrms; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Pensacola, FL seeks a Senior Scientist to provide advanced scientific and technical expertise, lead projects, manage clients, and mentor staff across the organization.

You will drive scientific investigations, develop innovative solutions, plan scopes and schedules, and represent the company in meetings with clients and regulators. The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous QA, and contributing to major programs while staying current with industry developments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline relevant to the position.
• Typically 9–12+ years of professional experience for degree level.
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound scientific judgment.
• Experience reviewing calculations, analyses, and deliverables for quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership across projects.
• Manage projects as lead scientist or consultant for complex work.
• Define scope, objectives, schedules, and resources.
• Identify client opportunities and support business development.
• Develop, prepare, and submit technical and commercial proposals.
• Mentor and train junior staff.
• Represent the company in client and regulatory discussions.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Presentation skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to join our team in Pensacola, Florida . In this role, you will provide advanced scientific and technical expertise within your area of specialization, serving as a project manager, lead scientist, and technical consultant on complex and strategic assignments. You will lead scientific investigations, develop innovative solutions to challenging technical problems, manage client relationships and projects, and contribute to business development efforts. This position plays a key role in advancing scientific excellence, supporting major company programs, and mentoring technical professionals across the organization.

Your Role

• Provide scientific and technical leadership across diverse projects within your area of expertise.
• Serve as a project manager, lead scientist, or technical consultant for complex assignments.
• Define project scope, objectives, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Identify client opportunities, market company services, and support business development activities.
• Develop, prepare, and submit technical and commercial proposals.
• Select and investigate scientific and technical problems, developing innovative approaches and solutions.
• Perform research, analysis, and scientific evaluations on unique, complex, or controversial issues.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of calculations, testing activities, technical reports, and project deliverables.
• Perform site visits and project observations as required.
• Plan, organize, and oversee the work of junior scientists, technicians, and support staff.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical training to less experienced personnel.
• Stay current with emerging scientific methods, technologies, and industry developments.
• Recommend and implement improvements to scientific methods, programs, and processes.
• Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget objectives are achieved.
• Represent the company in meetings, conferences, and technical discussions with clients, regulatory agencies, and industry organizations.
• Defend and present technical work to clients, regulators, and stakeholders as required.
• Serve as an expert witness in hearings, legal proceedings, or regulatory matters when appropriate.
• Participate in scientific and professional organizations, including leadership roles where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline relevant to the position.
• Typically requires 10 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 9 years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Typical incumbent possesses 12 to 15 years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in scientific research, technical problem solving, and project execution.
• Experience managing technical projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise sound scientific judgment.
• Experience reviewing technical calculations, analyses, reports, and project deliverables for quality and accuracy.
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex scientific and technical challenges.
• Strong client relationship management and business development capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or graduate-level coursework in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Experience leading proposal development and winning new business opportunities.
• Demonstrated record of technical publications, conference presentations, or participation in technical committees.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior technical staff.
• Project management training or experience managing large, complex projects.
• Active participation in professional or scientific organizations.

Additional Qualifications

• Professional certification, registration, or licensure may be required depending on the scientific discipline and project requirements.
• Ability to represent the organization effectively with clients, regulatory agencies, industry groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Proven capability to provide technical leadership on projects with significant business, regulatory, or operational impact.

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, recog