Aviation Designer / Airfield Designer

Benesch; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Mentorship and training

Job summary

Benesch is seeking an Aviation Designer in Nebraska with at least 2 years of aviation design experience and an EIT license. The role involves coordinating civil airfield designs and preparing multiple design projects.

We offer a hybrid schedule, providing flexibility to work from our Lincoln or Omaha offices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Benefits include career growth opportunities and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of aviation design experience.
• Ability to prepare multiple design projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to adapt to office and field inspection tasks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate civil airfield design production.
• Perform complete basic analysis and design.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

E.I.T or desire to obtain P.E.

Job description

Aviation Designer

Benesch's aviation group in Nebraska seeks an Aviation Designer with a minimum of 2 years of aviation design experience and an EIT license. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Location

Hybrid schedule; work from Lincoln or Omaha office.

The Impact You Will Have

• Civil airfield design production coordinating with experienced aviation design staff
• Prepare multiple design projects simultaneously
• Perform complete basic analysis and design
• Develop thorough design details appropriate for the project
• Understand how to properly apply design standards/codes
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items
• Begin to take ownership of all deliverables

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
• Willingness to adapt to office and field inspection tasks
• Position may require field inspection and travel to project sites
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (emails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detail-oriented and organized individual who thrives in deadline-driven environments

Benefits

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

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