Aviation Designer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Benesch & Company seeks an Aviation Designer to join our Kansas division. You will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, coordinate drafting for various clients, and support calculations and documentation.

A minimum of 2 years in aviation design and an EIT are preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Based in Kansas, you will collaborate with experienced staff to deliver multiple projects, develop design details, and ensure compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects.

Responsibilities

• Civil airfield design production coordinating with experienced aviation design staff.
• Prepare multiple design projects at one time.
• 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.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Aviation Designer

We have a career opportunity for an Aviation Designer to join our growing aviation group in our Kansas division. This individual will contribute to strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the aviation group. You will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, and support calculations / documentation. You will also coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of aviation design and be an EIT. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location

This individual will work out of any of our Kansas offices.

The Impact You Will Have

• Civil airfield design production coordinating with experienced aviation design staff
• Prepare multiple design projects at one time
• 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
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks
• The position may include the need to perform field inspection and may require travel to project sites
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written - e-mails, project memos, reports, etc.)
• Detailed, and organized individual who thrives in environments that are deadline driven

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case‑by‑case basis.

We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.