Civil Engineer - Aviation

Kimley-Horn • Las Vegas, NV

11h • 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 engineer will support airport planning, design, and construction projects, working with engineers, designers, industry professionals, jurisdictions, and contractors. The role includes preparing analysis reports, managing project tasks, supporting design and permitting, coordinating construction, and contributing to high-quality plan sets. The engineer will also help monitor project progress, budgets, and schedules while building professional relationships and collaborating with and mentoring team members.

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.
• 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 collaboratively in a team and mentor junior staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Desire to engage with clients, solve project problems, and work with the team to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks and contribute to project design and permitting.
• Coordinate construction activities and work with other team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to complete assigned projects successfully.
• 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