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Melbourne, Florida, United States of America | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States of America
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Senior Aviation Project Director (UAS), with a focus on unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This position is based in one of our Florida offices or a client office, and works alongside other staff to plan and coordinate strategic UAS projects in Florida and nationwide. Occasional support outside of the UAS practice may be required.
Your role
- Leads the development, evaluation, and delivery of UAS projects, particularly those with/for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and/or at FDOT's SunTrax facility.
- Applies expert knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), airspace, updates to Airport Master Records, regulatory information, UAS-related applications and approvals, and other guidance.
- Analyzes and interprets aviation data related to aircraft operations.
- Reviews existing aviation policy and provides recommendations for improvement on topics such as UAS, infrastructure planning and permitting, or funding.
- Contributes technical expertise to UAS initiatives, including infrastructure planning, facility siting, airspace considerations, and integration with or upgrade of existing airport infrastructure.
- Leads business development and marketing capabilities regarding UAS.
- Make recommendations, based on analysis and expert knowledge, to clients regarding UAS Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), technology, vendors, etc.
- Prepares and reviews high-quality technical reports, planning studies, exhibits, and client deliverables, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency with project objectives.
- Supports client-facing communications by drafting or reviewing proposed media statements, briefing materials, and speech or presentation talking points on UAS topics for delivery by senior leadership, collaborating with communications professionals to ensure messaging is accurate, accessible, and aligned with broader outreach strategies.
- Reviews proposals from UAS companies and prepares a recommendation for client consideration.
- Develops and reviews Letters of Intent (LOI), Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and other related documents to enable collaborations and partnerships between clients and vendors (including UAS OEMs).
- Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, project managers, and clients, working both independently and collectively to meet schedules and deliverables.
- Mentors junior staff by sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work products, and supporting professional development.
- Aid with the development of workforce development curriculum for UAS.
- Stays current with evolving UAS concepts, companies, FAA policies and guidance, and best industry practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance project approaches and outcomes.
- Upholds AtkinsRéalis' ethics, quality standards, and professional conduct in all aspects of project delivery and client engagement.
- Serves as staff augmentation for interested clients.
- Attends and make presentations at conferences and other events on topics such as UAS.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Location
Various locations
Job Type
Part time
Ref
R-162944
Salary range
-
About you
- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Planning, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- 15+ years of experience in aviation and project management.
- Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of UAS: state of the industry, industry trends, industry players, etc.
- Demonstrated familiarity with emerging UAS facilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (ACs), guidance, and regulatory standards relating to airport/heliport/vertiport design.
- Demonstrated knowledge of aviation infrastructure permitting processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to produce clear, well-organized technical writing and professional communications for both internal teams and clients.
- Demonstrated interdisciplinary experience.
- Demonstrated experience working with working groups, committees, and advisory groups.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and, ideally, CAD-based software to support analysis, documentation, and planning deliverables.
- Ability to research, interpret, and synthesize airport and aviation data to support planning studies and informed decision-making.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 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 absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $141,400-$200,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
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