Civil Aviation Engineer - EI

Talbert, Bright & Ellington; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Health insurance premiums

Job summary

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC, a full-service aviation engineering firm, is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer (Aviation) to manage existing projects and lead civil design for airport-related projects in Charlotte, NC. The role emphasizes airside and landside pavements, drainage, utilities, and NAVAIDs.

The candidate should hold a Civil Engineering degree, be an EIT or able to obtain, and have 2–5 years of transportation project design experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• EIT certification in NC/SC/VA or ability to obtain.
• 2–5 years of civil engineering design experience on transportation projects, aviation experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong oral and written communication; analytical and organizational skills.
• High integrity and ethical approach.

Responsibilities

• Design of airfield and roadway projects including pavements, drainage, and utilities.
• Develop specifications and final design documents for projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare engineering reports and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with FAA and state/local regulators.
• Provide training support for interns and technicians as needed.
• Develop project phasing and scheduling.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

EIT certification (NC/SC/VA)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 30 years, TBE employs more than 95 professionals.

Department: Transportation

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $60,000 - $80,000 / year

TBE is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer (Aviation) to manage existing projects and lead and perform civil engineering design for specific airport-related projects for the Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in the design of airside and landside aviation projects, including airfield and roadway geometrics, paving, grading, drainage and/or utilities design. The position will be responsible for performing engineering duties including planning, design, and scheduling of engineering work; performing more advanced design, organizing, and developing design plans; and developing technical specifications and bid estimates. Work is typically done in teams, with extensive coordination both internally and externally.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of Airfield projects including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, fuel systems, and NAVAIDs.
• Design of concrete and asphalt pavements.
• Develop specifications and final design of projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Prepare preliminary and final engineering reports and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including the FAA, state aviation officials, and other state and local regulatory agencies.
• Stormwater, erosion, and sediment control design.
• Provide assistance and develop construction cost estimates and perform quality control reviews.
• Assist with the training and developing of engineering intern staff and technicians as needed.
• Develop project phasing and scheduling.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Current Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification in North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia, or the ability to obtain.
• 2-5 years of civil engineering design experience on transportation projects; aviation project experience preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Must be capable of effective oral and written communication; work in a team-oriented manner, and possess analytical and organizational skills.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

We Offer

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More