Aviation Planner

Kimley-Horn • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office is seeking a engineer or landside planner with 5+ years of experience to join their Aviation team! This is not a remote position. Our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth. The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to not only manage project production and directly interface with our clients, but become a trusted advisor to our clients, mentor younger staff, and help grow our Aviation team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of work experience as an aviation planner
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Nice To Haves

• PE or AICP Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the production and delivery of multi-modal transportation systems planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting at airports and seaports.
• Support all steps of an aviation planning project, including:
• Initial data gathering and needs identification
• Goals setting and visioning
• Development of recommended strategies and design concepts
• Prioritization and cost estimating
• Development of technical and public-facing documentation and presentations

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees