Aviation Project Engineer

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals. The Aviation Project Engineer contributes to the planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects ranging from moderate to complex assignments. The role collaborates with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to deliver engineering solutions. Depending on experience, the engineer may lead technical design efforts, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, support client relationships, and guide developing engineers. The position requires commuting to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office and/or client sites in the Pittsburgh area three days a week. JMT describes a collaborative and flexible work environment, with opportunities for technical growth and progressively greater responsibility in technical oversight, project management, staff mentoring, business development, and client relationships. Leadership responsibilities may be assumed immediately or progressively based on experience, capabilities, and career interests.

Requirements

Proficiency with aviation and engineering design software applicable to the position, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related engineering analysis tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with project teams, clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
Working knowledge of related engineering disciplines and multidisciplinary project environments.
Ability to prepare technical documents, reports, and presentations.
Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, including implementation of their requirements, airport design standards, and federally funded airport projects.
Ability to commute to the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania office and/or client sites within the Pittsburgh area three days a week.

Nice To Haves

Experience with AviPLAN Airside Pro.
Experience or interest in progressively assuming leadership responsibilities, such as technical oversight, project management, staff mentoring, business development, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

Support or lead design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfield, landside, utility, and site development improvements.
Prepare engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and bid documents.
Coordinate with project team members, clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
Participate in project planning, design development, interdisciplinary coordination, constructability reviews, and quality-control activities.
Evaluate alternatives and develop practical engineering solutions.
Manage assigned tasks and support project delivery according to schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
Attend client meetings and collaborate with stakeholders throughout project development.
Apply FAA standards, client requirements, and industry best practices in project design.
Assist with scope, schedule, staffing, and workload planning.
Support proposal preparation and project interview activities, as appropriate.
Participate in aviation or engineering industry organizations and professional-development activities.
Depending on experience and interest, lead technical design efforts and provide technical oversight and quality reviews.
Depending on experience and interest, coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subconsultants and mentor developing engineers and support staff.
Depending on experience and interest, contribute to scope development, staffing plans, level-of-effort estimates, project schedules, and budget monitoring.
Depending on experience and interest, serve as a technical resource and point of contact for clients and project teams.
Depending on experience and interest, contribute to business development, discipline standards, process improvements, knowledge sharing, and innovative project-delivery practices.
Depending on experience and interest, represent JMT through industry organizations, committee involvement, conference presentations, or technical publications.