Airfield Civil Engineer

AECOM • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to contribute to engineering design and planning projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, and across the Southeast. The role supports airport improvement projects for general aviation and commercial service airports, working with aviation planning and design staff and collaborating with project teams, contractors, subconsultants, clients, and stakeholders. The engineer will support projects from planning and design through construction administration, with opportunities to develop technical and leadership capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field, and six years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D design.

Nice To Haves

• North Carolina Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Experience with airport improvements from planning through design and construction.
• Proficiency and experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Design and Engineering Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop civil airfield planning, design, and construction improvement documents.
• Collaborate with planning and design team members, contractors, and subconsultants on planning, design, and construction projects.
• Perform aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for general aviation and commercial service airports.
• Plan, direct, and monitor multidisciplinary airport engineering projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage, navigational aids, drainage, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Drive airport projects from inception through final delivery, including planning, design, and construction administration for grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans.
• Coordinate delivery teams consisting of multidisciplinary design engineers and technicians.
• Perform AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager duties.
• Analyze GIS data, client as-builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information, and other project-development data.
• Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership, and foster teamwork, initiative, and growth.
• Direct and support the production of multiple projects in parallel.
• Develop and nurture positive, solution-focused client relationships.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including clients, funding agencies, the FAA, state aviation officials, and permitting authorities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits (depending on employment status).
• Paid time off and leaves of absence (depending on employment status).
• Voluntary benefits and perks (depending on employment status).
• Flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program and business travel insurance.
• Service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Relocation is available for this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior