Project Engineer - Airport

Stantec • Chandler, AZ

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stantec's highly talented group of aviation infrastructure professionals design airfields in the United States, Canada, and internationally. Though the world of aviation may seem complicated to people on the outside of the fence, our professionals work together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Working with the communities we serve in mind, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected. Are you passionate about aviation? Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Airport Project Engineer to join our successful Aviation Practice in U.S. West. This dynamic individual will be responsible for engineering and leading design efforts for airside and landside airport infrastructure and development projects. Tasks will include preparation of technical studies and reports, engineering design concepts, construction plans, specifications, opinions of construction costs, and assistance during construction phase services including field observation.

Requirements

• Demonstrated successful experience with engineering/design of commercial and general aviation airport improvements, including pavement, drainage, utility, and landside/site projects.
• Ability to coordinate and direct efforts of technical staff to develop high-quality deliverables.
• Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications.
• Knowledge of FAA and state airport capital funding processes.
• Expertise using engineering design and office software, including AutoCAD Civil 3-D and MS Office.
• Ability to exercise discretion and balance the need for independent and collaborative efforts.
• BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Management.
• Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) required.
• 5 years of experience in airport/aviation/transportation civil engineering.
• Interest and desire to travel on regional and national basis.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good writing skills.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Working knowledge of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions and developing jurisdictional experience and contacts.
• Developing ability to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agencies.
• Current driver’s license and ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Construction administration and observation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engineering and leading design efforts for airside and landside airport infrastructure and development projects.
• Preparation of technical studies and reports.
• Engineering design concepts.
• Construction plans.
• Specifications.
• Opinions of construction costs.
• Assistance during construction phase services including field observation.
• Oversees preparation of as-built plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level