Senior Communications Engineer

About the position

AtkinsRéal is seeking a Senior Communications Engineer to join our team in New York City, NY. We are a rapidly growing company with a purpose to build a better world for our planet and its people. Our culture promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we leverage our global presence to create valuable partnerships. The Senior Communications Engineer will be responsible for defining project scopes, investigating technical problems, conducting quality control checks, and may function as a project manager for routine to semi-complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Defines scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, and executing project assignments.
• Selects problems for investigation, developing novel approaches and solutions to technical problems.
• Conducts quality control checks, reviewing calculations, designs, evaluations, and specifications developed by design staff for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs on-site inspections and reviews, and conducts or oversees remedial design work.
• Keeps abreast of state-of-the-art methods and developments in area of specialization.
• Recommends changes or improvements to plans and programs.
• May function as the project manager for routine to semi-complex projects.
• Responsibilities may include marketing, negotiating contracts, budgeting, financial management, schedule coordination, and resources allocation.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering. M.S. or graduate level technical coursework preferred.
• Ten years' experience since B.S. or nine years since M.S. Typical incumbent has 15 to 20 years of experience.
• P.E. license is required.
• Strong technical writing and communications skills, proven through technical presentations, technical papers, and/or participation in technical committees.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities, and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.