Aviation Civil Engineer

Woolpert, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Aviation Civil Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in airfield design and engineering. This position offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life, while collaborating with a talented team of professionals. You will be responsible for performing engineering computations, preparing reports, and acting as a technical advisor. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this company provides a supportive environment for career growth and development, along with unique benefits that enhance work-life balance. Elevate your career and make a difference in the aviation industry!

Benefits

Flexible Vacation

Career Development Opportunities

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Fitness Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Technology Stipend

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in airfield engineering required.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or able to register in 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering computations and design analyses.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for approval.
• Act as a technical advisor to project teams.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Engineering Computations

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mathematical Concepts

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aviation Civil Engineer

ID

2025-2372

Job Locations

US-IN-Indianapolis | US-OH-Columbus | US-OH-Cleveland | US-OH-Cincinnati | US-OH-Dayton

Workplace Type

Hybrid

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for performing engineering functions specific to aviation/airfield design under the direction of a Project Manager

Responsibilities

Performs engineering computations, conducts evaluations, design analyses, and design development.

• Prepares reports, recommendations and opinions for approval by a supervising Professional Engineer.
• Applies standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related steps or processes.
• Works as a member of a project team in the development of data and/or applications.
• Acts as a technical advisor to technical staff.
• Uses AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop engineering and design documents.
• Participates in firm-wide quality initiatives. Potentially serves as a field engineer during the construction of a project. Perform other duties as assigned.
• The following essential functions of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.
  • Assigns tasks to and coordinates the work of Engineers I and II.
  • Performs moderate design tasks and prepares portions of project documents.
  • Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements of projects.
  • Edits specifications and prepares final requirements of projects for review and decisions by senior engineers.
  • Performs research and investigations for project schedule and budget non-compliance.

Qualifications

• Must have BA/BS in Civil Engineering and 8+ years related experience in airfield engineering.
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer or the ability to become registered in 2 years.
• Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.
• Must be able to read, analyze and interpret basic scientific, technical, financial and legal documents.
• Must be able to apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations.
• Must have average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
• Must be able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
• Must have Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Must be familiar with discipline related software applications.
• Must have expertise in AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD software.
• Must be familiar with FAA Design Advisory Circulars and be able to implement in design.
• Resulting Physical Qualifications:
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible Vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Posted Salary Range

USD $82,700.00 - USD $144,960.00 /Yr.