Senior Scientist/Group Manager

AtkinsRéalis • Tampa, FL

83d

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is growing fast in the U.S.—and there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. We’re committed to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. That means creating solutions that matter, and building a workplace where every voice is heard, every perspective counts, and everyone belongs. By connecting people, data, and technology across our global network, we’re tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. And we’re looking for passionate, driven professionals like you to help shape what’s next. Let’s build the future—together. We are seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist/Group Manager to join our Tampa, FL office. This role will lead and manage a group of junior and senior scientists as well as participate in projects throughout the state of Florida and beyond. You will work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers to support utility, transportation, port, aviation, and water resource efforts. Projects include a wide range of focus, from restoration, sustainability, resiliency, nature-based solutions, and mitigation to permitting. You will have opportunities to lead technical execution of ecological projects and participate in business development. The Ecological Sciences group at AtkinsRéalis focuses on independent science-based projects as well as project support for the engineering disciplines. Efforts include water quality and quantity evaluations, seagrass restoration, threatened and endangered species surveys, seagrass and wetland delineations, tree surveys, and permitting.

Requirements

• B.S., B.A., M.S., in a field of Science such as Environmental Science, Marine Science, Biology, Ecology, or other related natural science.
• At least ten years' experience in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, technical writing, computer and communication skills.
• Project management experience for environmental projects including execution and preparation of scope of work, budgets, and schedules.
• Desire and ability to lead business development efforts, develop and maintain client relationships, and lead and deliver work.
• Participation in projects with large-scale consultation needs with USACE, USFWS and FWC.
• Valid driver's license and a driving record that meets company policy.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications (e.g., PWS, CSE, PMP) considered a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of junior and senior staff, including mentorship, performance reviews, and administrative tasks.
• Engage in business development, including client interfacing, identifying new opportunities, and preparing proposals for federal, state, and local projects.
• Manage projects from both internal and external clients, balancing workloads and adhering to client expectations, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead and assist with field activities, research, and compilation of data to support ecological data collection, regulatory permitting and compliance, as well as reporting.
• Independently interface with both internal and external clients and regulatory staff to accomplish project directives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 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 absence options.
• Flexible work options.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees