Senior Solutions & Enterprise Architecture Director Energy

Job Description

Why join us?

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.

About Us

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.

How will you contribute to the team?

• 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 the large and strategic capture opportunities to support Growth while leveraging both the technical and management expeirence and capabilities within the various Market Segments.

• Works with the 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) 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. This includes getting earlier starts on opportunities by shifting left and developing/implementing Client, Acquisition, and Win Strategies. 

• Additionally, acts as a Solutions Architect leveraging experience and skillsets across the Company, to bring both technical and managements solutions forward to Clients, Industry, and eventually proposals to increase our Probability of Win (PWin).

• 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 (i.e., Business Development and Operations personnel with the appropriate level of signature authority) on all proposals prior to their submittal.

• Handles proposal delivery to customers and interfaces with all customers on requests and issues.

• Understands, in broad terms, customer contracts and business planning activities.

• Engages corporate resources (e.g., Contracts, Legal and Procurement managers) to ensure contract terms and conditions are appropriately handled.

• Communicates and engages company technical experts and Operations personnel to develop solutions to customer challenges.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What will you contribute?

• 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 utili