Senior Solutions & Enterprise Architecture Director Energy

Atkins Nuclear Secured • Oak Ridge, TN

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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 Solutions & Enterprise Architecture Director Energy to join our team in Oak Ridge, TN. AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. For over 50 years, we've partnered with public and private clients across the U.S. to deliver infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management. Our depth and breadth of expertise enables us to tackle the most technically complex and time-sensitive projects—driving innovation, resilience, and real-world impact where it matters most.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering or a relevant scientific discipline.
• A minimum of 15 years in business development including capture management and operations.
• A minimum of 10 years as a Solutions Architect.
• Extensive experience interfacing with executives at utilities.
• Knowledge and experience with Nuclear utility buying process.
• Strong network of relationships across industry.
• Knowledge of Win Plan and Shipley Capture Management Principles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills are very important, both within the internal AtkinsRéalis team and interfacing with customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Advanced presentation skills.
• Experience with Proposal Captures in Federal and/or Commercial Nuclear preferred.
• Knowledge of current Federal and/or Commercial Nuclear business environment along with business drivers preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the CGO and entire Growth team with the day-to-day implementation of the Opportunity Maturity Process and associated Procedures and Governance processes.
• Leads the implementation of a Solutions Architect function, including acting as the initial Enterprise Solutions Architect for large and strategic capture opportunities.
• Works with Business Development leaders to inform clients, partners, and industry of products and services that fit well with client business needs.
• Participates in strategy development across all market segments.
• Reports to the Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and assists with the growth strategy for assigned markets.
• Assists in the day-to-day implementation, mentoring, and coaching of the Growth principles, frameworks, and practices.
• Acts as a Solutions Architect leveraging experience and skillsets across the Company to bring both technical and management solutions forward to Clients.
• Identifies new business opportunities through customer and industry contacts.
• Builds successful business relationships by delivering a value proposition that is attractive to both customers and prospective business partners.
• Develops, maintains and builds a strong professional network and customer relationships.
• Coordinates company resources in the pursuit and capture of new work.
• Develops capture plans for specific targets that address opportunities, preferred approaches, competitive analyses and business fundamentals.
• Identifies teaming partners, develops teaming agreements and obtains appropriate internal support and approvals.
• Gathers market and customer intelligence.
• Provides inputs into strategic planning with the Growth leadership team.
• Responsible for the content of proposals developed.
• Manages and supports proposal activities in winning new contracts for the company.
• Responsible for obtaining necessary approvals on all proposals prior to their submittal.
• Handles proposal delivery to customers and interfaces with all customers on requests and issues.
• Engages corporate resources to ensure contract terms and conditions are appropriately handled.
• Communicates and engages company technical experts and Operations personnel to develop solutions to customer challenges.

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
• Industry: Waste Management and Remediation Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree