Aviation Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Maryland City (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a motivated Civil Engineer to take on increasing responsibilities in the design and management of landside civil engineering projects for aviation clients. This role involves preparing construction drawings, estimating costs, and coordinating with clients and subconsultants. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, with a focus on project management and technical specifications. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure projects across the nation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited program is required.
• 4-8 years of civil design experience with task management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop contract documents including plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate project meetings and maintain quality control standards.
• Analyze survey reports and perform design computations.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bentley Open Roads Designer

Construction Cost Estimating

Technical Specification Writing

MS Office Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Job Description:

• Client is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. Client is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.
• Client is seeking a motivated Civil Engineer who desires increasing responsibilities in design and management of landside civil engineering projects to support aviation clients. The successful candidate will be expected to effectively provide project status updates to department management and support coordination with clients and subconsultants.
• Work assignments may include, but are not limited to, design and project management of various tasks including construction drawing preparation, construction cost estimating, processing technical specifications, and meeting coordination (internal and external stakeholders).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Contract Document Development (Plans, Specifications, and Quantities/Estimates)
• Project Meeting Coordination (Organize and Run Meetings)
• Maintain current department organizational and quality control standards and update as necessary.
• Analyze survey reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, aerial photography and other topographical or geologic data to plan projects
• Perform design computations
• Coordinate with and/or manage project sub-consultants and in-house support disciplines

Required Skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley Open Roads Designer/MicroStation
• Detailed Construction Costs Estimating
• Technical Specification Writing
• Proficient in MS Office Software

Additional Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, Engineering Briefs, and Orders
• Working knowledge of DoD Unified Facilities Criteria
• Working knowledge of Project Management skills (Schedules, budgets, etc.)

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 4-8 years’ experience in civil design
• Task management experience

Preferred Experience:

• Supervisory role on project task experience
• Road/Highway Design Experience

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License or equivalent
• 4-8 years’ experience in Civil Design.
• Task management experience.
• Working knowledge and understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Bentley Open Roads Designer/MicroStation
• Detailed Construction Costs Estimating.
• Technical Specification Writing.