Airport Engineer - Lead

Harrison Consulting Solutions•Omaha, NE

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Multi-state design firm is seeking a Lead Airport Engineer for their team in Omaha, Nebraska! This role involves acting as a technical advisor, mentoring staff, and participating in key projects. The ideal candidate will maintain a reputation as a technical expert, collaborate on strategies and best practices, and ensure quality control. This position also requires building client relationships and representing the firm in professional organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture or a related area preferred
In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required
10+ years’ experience in a civil engineering discipline with a focus on airports
Strong understanding of engineering business consulting
Possess highly specialized technical knowledge related to a particular service or discipline
Has a proven track record in meeting/exceeding client expectations through innovative technical services
Must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship

Responsibilities

Act as an advisor to internal teams and external contractors
Mentor/train staff to elevate the level of technical capabilities
Provide firm-wide direction, internal consultation, and services to clients in a specialized service or discipline integral to the firm
Participate in key projects
Maintain a reputation as a technical expert outside of the firm (write papers, give technical presentations, and/or regularly represents the firm in professional and technical societies)
Collaborate to develop/implement strategies and best practices that align with discipline trends and standards
Provide direction in putting together technical resources for key projects, using resources effectively
Promote efficiencies in producing quality work
Ensure quality control standards are maintained
Research/analyze discipline-related data, trends, and emerging technologies
Monitor/evaluate the effectiveness of industry-related initiatives within the discipline
Make recommendations for improvements or modifications as needed
Build/maintain client relationships
Represent the firm on governing bodies of professional organizations to elevate the profession
Serve as a discipline quality leader to support discipline efforts to implement, educate, and continuously improve the program