Senior Scientist & Project Lead - Client Solutions

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

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.