Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

AtkinsRéalis•Tampa, FL

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to join its team in Tampa, Florida. Under direction, this role provides seasoned engineering expertise across conventional aspects of its functional area and applies advanced concepts and techniques to unconventional engineering problems. The position may function as an individual researcher or technical specialist and is expected to uphold engineering ethics and standards of conduct. The engineer performs and coordinates project design and engineering work, including developing design concepts for junior engineers, CAD designers, or technicians; planning and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, investigations, and planning work; evaluating alternatives for new projects; and analyzing technical problems to determine feasibility and develop solutions. The role also analyzes project scope and dimensions and prepares or oversees cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and budgets. The position coordinates with project managers, guides junior professionals and technical personnel, and maintains quality standards by checking calculations and reviewing designs and drawings. It may occasionally manage projects. Assignments can be complex or novel and require broad engineering knowledge, advanced techniques, independent judgment, and the ability to modify or extend engineering theories and practices. The role supervises and reviews the work of junior professionals and technicians, consults with a supervisor on unusual problems and developments, and represents the organization at conferences with clients or regulatory agencies. The role requires a B.S. or M.S. in Engineering, a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, aviation experience, and seven years of engineering experience after a B.S. or six years after an M.S. Graduate-level technical coursework or an M.S. is preferred. Project management training may be available to the incumbent.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Engineering.
P.E. license required.
Aviation experience required.
Seven years of engineering experience after a B.S. degree, or six years of engineering experience after an M.S. degree.
Proven technical writing and communication skills.
Ability to process paper and electronic documents and use computer equipment.
Ability to communicate clearly 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.

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree or graduate-level technical coursework preferred.
May be eligible for project management training.

Responsibilities

Perform project design and sketch design concepts for development by junior engineers, CAD designers, or technicians.
Plan and review the production of engineering drawings and specifications.
Plan and review engineering investigations or planning work.
Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for new projects, weigh alternatives, and select cost-effective solutions.
Analyze technical problems, assess the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devise new approaches or alternative solutions.
Analyze project dimensions and scope and prepare or oversee cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets.
Coordinate work with the project manager and guide junior professionals and technical personnel in designing and drafting preliminary and final plans.
Maintain quality standards and perform quality control, including checking computations and reviewing designs and drawings prepared by others.
Occasionally manage projects.
Supervise and review the work of junior professionals, technicians, and others assisting with assignments.
Consult with the supervisor about unusual problems and developments.
Represent the organization in conferences with clients and/or regulatory agencies.
Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.