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Job Description Why join us? It's an exciting time at AtkinsRalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company's 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. AtkinsRalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. Our company ethos includes 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 AtkinsRalis! We are seeking a National Aviation Civil Engineering Director. This individual leads and oversees the planning, design, and execution of complex civil engineering projects in the aviation sector across the country. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving excellence in airport infrastructure design, regulatory compliance, sustainability, safety, and innovation. The director works closely with federal agencies, airport authorities, contractors, and internal engineering teams to deliver high-impact aviation projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, and supporting infrastructure. About Us AtkinsRalis is one of the world's most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRalis 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. AtkinsRalis 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? Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement national strategies for aviation civil engineering projects, aligning with organizational goals, industry trends, and regulatory frameworks. Project Oversight: Direct the planning, budgeting, design, permitting, and construction phases of airport infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet FAA, ICAO, TSA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including environmental and safety standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with airport operators, federal agencies (e.g., FAA), state DOTs, consultants, and contractors. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and approvals on complex design elements, including pavement engineering, grading and drainage, utility coordination, and airside/landside integration. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in project planning and execution, including environmental impacts, geotechnical issues, and construction challenges. Budget Management: Develop and manage multi-million-dollar project and program budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency and resource optimization. What will you contribute? Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree or MBA preferred. Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required; eligibility for licensing in multiple states preferred. Experience: Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience with at least 8 years in aviation infrastructure; prior experience in a national or regional leadership role strongly preferred. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of FAA design standards (e.g., Advisory Circulars), pavement design, airfield safety, environmental assessments, and CAD/BIM technologies. Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; strong analytical and decision-making abilities. What we offer at AtkinsRalis: AtkinsRalis 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 helps 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 for domestic partners 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 AtkinsRalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: 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 If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: AtkinsRalis 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 AtkinsRalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Expected compensation range is between $159,200 - $265,400 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRalis 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, AtkinsRalis 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. Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. AtkinsRalis

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