Aviation Engineer

Stantec; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Airport Project Engineer to enhance airport infrastructure. This role involves engineering and design for airside and landside projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while mentoring junior staff. You'll collaborate with clients and participate in airport authority meetings, contributing to the development of vital community connections. Join a team that values innovation and excellence, and take your career to new heights in a dynamic environment that supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid family leave

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Short-term/long-term disability plans

Emergency travel benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in airport/aviation civil engineering.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist on aviation projects.
• Prepare reports and develop project design elements.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

FAA design standards

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS in Civil/Structural Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

AeroTurn

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Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, 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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Airport Project Engineer to join our airport practice. This dynamic individual will be responsible for engineering and design efforts for airside and landside airport infrastructure and development projects for both commercial and general aviation airports.

Aviation Engineer - ( 250001M4 )

Description

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving—whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, 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.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Airport Project Engineer to join our airport practice. This dynamic individual will be responsible for engineering and design efforts for airside and landside airport infrastructure and development projects for both commercial and general aviation airports.

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. Come join our Airports Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique airport projects.

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we'll take your career to new heights.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on aviation related projects.
• Prepare reports, develop project design elements including technical reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate and direct efforts of technical staff to develop high-quality deliverables.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.
• Correspond with clients, attending and participating in airport authority meetings, and providing guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Authorities, or Client Engineering Staff.
• Prepare grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grant administration.
• Provide guidance to Resident Engineers during construction with the ability and confidence to solve problems as needed.
• May perform duties as an on-site quality assurance resident engineer/resident inspector during construction of airport related development projects and other civil/site development projects.
• Approve contractor’s pay estimates and leads discussions with contractors.
• Travel to other Stantec offices for team collaboration, as required.
  
  

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills and a skilled problem solver. Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for significant periods of time, ability to walk over/traverse uneven ground
• Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Expertise using engineering design and office software, including MicroStation (with ORD) and/or AutoCAD (with Civil 3D). MicroStation preferred.
• Experience with other relevant software programs such as AeroTurn, and Hydrology and Stormwater Modelling is highly desirable.
• Construction administration and observation experience preferred.
• Current Driver’s License. (Ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check may be required.)
  
  

Education And Experience

• BA/BS in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky and/or Tennessee or the ability to obtain registration within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in airport/aviation civil engineering.
  
  

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This position requires limited travel in the local region to project sites and client meetings, but opportunities for more extended travel are available for those who are interested and willing.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Tennessee-Nashville

Other Locations : United States-Tennessee-Knoxville, United States-Kentucky-Lexington, United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga

Organization : BC-1785 Transpt-US Kentucky

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 24, 2025, 10:40:38 AM

Req ID: 250001M4

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Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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