Design Engineer - Aviation Infrastructure

Bolton & Menk•Ames, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Aviation Transportation team in our Ames office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond. In this civil engineering role, we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and Aviation Transportation projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software. (i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
Requires frequent travel during construction season
Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required
Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and Aviation Transportation projects
Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub-contractors, residents and City staff.