Civil Engineer - Aviation

Kimley-Horn • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Las Vegas, Nevada 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 role involves aviation planning, design, and construction work, including preparing analysis reports, managing project tasks, supporting design and permitting, coordinating construction, and working with multidisciplinary teams, jurisdictions, contractors, and other industry professionals. The engineer will help maintain high-quality plan sets, review others' work, and monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and develop meaningful professional relationships.

Kimley-Horn describes its culture as focused on people, clients, employee development, and quality. The company highlights employee retention, a robust benefits package, and its placement on Fortune's “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of aviation engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (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 experience with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborating with and mentoring 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 supporting airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks and contribute to project design, permitting, and construction coordination.
• Coordinate work with other team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete assigned projects.
• Maintain high-quality plan sets and check the work of others.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors.
• Engage with clients to solve project problems and help the team deliver project outcomes.
• Collaborate with and mentor junior staff.

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