Aviation Project Engineer (Entry Level)

GARVER LLC; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

Garver’s Aviation Design Center in Fayetteville, AR is seeking an entry-level Aviation Project Engineer to design airport projects, including runways, taxiways, hangars, fuel farms, terminals, and related facilities. You will prepare complete design phase deliverables—drawings, specifications, cost estimates, exhibits, technical reports, and narratives—under senior engineer guidance.

The role requires a civil engineering degree (ABET-accredited), 0–1 years of related experience, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 0–1 year of related experience.
• FE exam passed or ability to pass within 6 months.
• Strong written and oral communication with internal and external clients.
• Up to ~10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical deliverables including Construction Plans, Specifications, Design Reports, Permit Documents, and Cost Estimates.
• Attend and document client kick-off and progress review meetings.
• Coordinate with clients on project requirements and status updates.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to understand permitting requirements and submit documents.
• Perform construction administration duties: site visits, shop drawing reviews, change orders, and closeout docs.
• Perform onsite construction observation and inspection.

Skills

Communication skills

Civil engineering knowledge

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

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Aviation Project Engineer (EntryLevel)

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Garver’s team of experienced professionals go beyond the basics to find innovative solutions that unlock future potential. The Garver Aviation Design Center in Fayetteville, AR, is looking for its next innovative Aviation Project Engineer. This individual will primarily be responsible for designing airport projects, including improvements to runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, fuel farms, parking areas, terminal buildings, and other airport construction-related projects.

For the last six decades, Garver has designed aviation projects for more than 250 airport clients. Through this experience, Garver understands the complexities of airport systems held together by runways, roadways, facilities, and electrical systems that must work in tandem to accommodate daily needs for passenger travel and cargo transport. As part of Garver’s commitment to continued innovation in airport design, our Aviation Design Center maintains a diverse, skilled design team dedicated to providing the expertise and leadership to assist our clients in meeting current and future needs.

The Aviation Project Engineer must be detail-oriented with solid self-initiative. They must be able to work as a member of a multi-disciplined team, work with diverse clients, and produce complete design phase deliverables, including drawings, specifications, cost estimates, exhibits, technical reports, and narratives. Creating construction documents includes drafting, quantity computations, specifications, and cost estimates. Design development software packages, including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other civil design packages, will be used.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop technical deliverables under the guidance of senior engineers. Technical deliverables include, but are not limited to: Construction Plans, Specifications, Design Reports, Permit Documents, and Cost Estimates.
• Attend and document client kick-off and progress review meetings.
• Coordinate with clients on project requirements and status updates.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to understand local permitting requirements and submit permit documents for review and approval.
• Perform construction administration duties including attending and documenting weekly construction meetings, conducting periodic site visits, reviewing shop drawings, and assisting with the development of change order, closeout, and other construction documentation.
• Perform onsite construction observation and inspection.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 0-1 years of related experience
• Passed the FE exam, or ability to do so within 6 months of hire
• Strong written and oral communication skills with both internal employees and external clients
• Some travel may be required (approximately 10% with occasional overnight)

Preferred Skills:

• Strong working knowledge and ability to design in CAD programs, including AutoCAD Civil 3D

Grow with Us

• company-paid professional memberships
• company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities
• highly competitive salary packages
• attractive benefits
• comprehensive wellness program
• work-life balance

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work for Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.