Aviation Pavement Engineer

Kimley-Horn • Orlando, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida office is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join its Pavement Engineering team. This is not a remote position. The role supports pavement management and capital improvement planning, pavement project design and analysis, and airport and roadway infrastructure development for public agencies, airports, aviation agencies, and private clients. The position includes nationwide travel to evaluate pavement conditions, approximately 25% of the time.

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.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to travel for site visits as required, approximately 25% of the time.
• Ability to apply technical skills to project demands and problem-solving.
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Attention to detail and focus on quality.
• Passion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals.
• Exposure to AutoCAD, GIS, PAVER, FAARFIELD, and other pavement analysis programs.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of pavement evaluation methodologies such as ASTM D5340/D6433/E3303, LTPP, MTC, OCTA, and PASER.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to pavement management programs (PMPs) and capital improvement programs (CIPs) for public agencies, commercial airports, state and local aviation agencies, and private clients.
• Solve complex problems and assist project managers.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subconsultants and collaborate across disciplines to support infrastructure development.
• Use data collection technologies to support development of PMPs and CIPs.
• Travel to project locations nationwide to perform pavement condition evaluations.
• Support pre-construction design, planning, modification, and analysis of airfield and roadway pavement projects.
• Use technical software to analyze, produce, and quality-check deliverables, including AutoCAD, Excel, GIS, FAARFIELD, and PAVER.

Benefits

• Retirement plan with a 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary plus bonus) and 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) and 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