In this role, the Airport Civil Engineer will support aviation civil engineering projects at general aviation, commercial and military airfields with a focus on quality, and perform in a team environment. This role supports our growing U.S. West aviation practice. Such projects include, but are not limited to airfield improvements, land/site development, drainage, and other transportation tasks.
In this role, you will:
• Lead tasks and aspects of aviation projects, including client interface, subconsultants, constructors, and other outside agencies as needed.
• Conceptualize the initial civil design approach for land/site development, airfield improvements, drainage, and related projects and continue through the design phase as part of a design team.
• Use AutoCAD, Civil3D and civil engineering theories, concepts and practices and coordinate tasks with other team members.
• Plan and conduct work requiring evaluation, selection and substantial adaptation/ modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Resolve complex engineering problems.
• Consult with project manager and design team on unusual problems and developments and manage change.
• Participate in contract bidding and administration; observe project action on site and coordinate construction management related tasks.
• Be a self-starter and responsible for quality work products, delegating tasks, bringing ideas to our project teams and striving for your own professional growth.
• 4 year degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent)
• 2 years experience in aviation or related field
• Experience working with AUTOCAD
Ideally you will also have:
• Near eligibility for Professional Engineering (PE) certification or ability to obtain Washington PE through reciprocity
• Passion for aviation
• Strong Proficiency in Civil3D
• Experience with pavement evaluation and design under AASHTO and FAA protocols
• Experience with the development of reports, plans and specifications using FAA, UFC, or ICAO