Senior Airport Electrical Engineer - Remote
- Chicago, Minneapolis, Exton, Austin, Dallas, San Antonio
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Why join us?
It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people. We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees, feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes, diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos include collaboration through the connection of people, data and technology. We are a global firm, who leverages having employees located throughout the world, creating valuable partnerships and doing our part to make this planet and its people, thrive. We need energetic, passionate and eager professionals like you to join our team. There has never been a better time to be a part of AtkinsRéalis!
We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Airport Electrical Engineer to join our team and work Remotely. We are currently seeking a Senior Airport Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role involves engaging in design projects at airports nationwide, specifically focusing on the design and construction of ground-based airfield lighting systems and navigational aids. This position is cross listed with a similar Civil Engineering Position.
About Us:
AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.
How will you contribute to the team?
Lead and support coordination with diverse design teams and multi-discipline sub-consultants during both design and construction phases.
Develop plans, specifications, reports, and engineer’s estimates for various aviation-related projects, encompassing both airside and landside components.
Oversee design elements, including airfield lighting, airfield lighting vault design, NAVAID design, apron lighting, and phasing plans.
Conduct or supervise personnel involved in engineering investigations.
Analyze technical problems, assess the feasibility of proposed techniques and procedures, and devise new approaches and alternative solutions.
Ensure quality control by maintaining high standards in all work produced, and reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
Coordinate work with other engineers and professionals within and outside your discipline, as well as support services staff.
Act as the design representative during project Construction Administration, delegating and tracking submittals and RFIs, and attending regular construction update meetings with clients.
Occasionally manage projects, analyzing project dimensions and scope, and preparing or overseeing the preparation of cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets.
What will you contribute?
Current P.E. license is mandatory (Civil or Electrical Mechanical Industrial System or Architectural preferred, but accepting of various P.E. licensure)
10 years of experience since bachelor’s or 9 years since Master's; typically, incumbents have 5 to 10 years of experience.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop technical writing and communication skills.
3+ years of airfield lighting, technical lighting, electrical distribution, design, or construction experience considered.
Detailed knowledge of airport design standards, including FAA Advisory Circulars and FAA Orders, is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to manage large-scope operations and provide leadership to multiple levels of management and technical professionals.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.
Travel will be required.
What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:
AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.
Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:
- Competitive salary
- Flexible work schedules
- Group Insurance
- PTO plus two Floating Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
- Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 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
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.
Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here:
https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement
AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data.
By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice.
The expected compensation range is between $115,000 - $180,000 annually/hourly, depending on skills, industry specific experience, and geographical location.
Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.
Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:
In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies
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