Aviation Civil Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join its Aviation team. This is not a remote position. The role supports airport planning, design, and construction through analysis reports, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and coordination with team members. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain high-quality plan sets, check others' work, and assist with monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and build professional relationships while collaborating with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of aviation engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate with and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Strong desire and passion to engage with clients, solve project problems, and work with the team to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and coordination of work with other team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contribute to successful project completion.
• Maintain high-quality plan sets and check the work of others.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, designers, industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus), plus an additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in the 401(k).
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed