Aviation Civil Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn’s Fort Lauderdale office is seeking a Civil Engineer with at least four years of experience to join its Aviation team. This is not a remote position. The engineer will support airport planning, design, and construction through analysis reports and project work, including design, permitting, construction coordination, and collaboration with team members and industry professionals. The role involves maintaining high-quality plan sets, checking others’ work, and helping monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with internal teams, clients, jurisdictions, and contractors on a variety of projects.

Requirements

• At least four 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 desire and passion to engage with clients, solve project problems, and work with the team to deliver results.
• Strong experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborate with colleagues, and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.

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 a multidisciplinary team 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.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Work collaboratively with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation, 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