Civil Engineer - Aviation

Kimley-Horn; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Time Off Flexibility

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Family-Friendly Benefits

Job summary

Kimley-Horn is seeking a Civil Engineer for their Nashville, Tennessee office with over 4 years of experience in aviation design. This role involves preparing analysis reports, managing project tasks, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team on various aviation projects.

Applicants should have a Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or the ability to obtain one and be familiar with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and FAA guidelines. Competitive benefits and a strong workplace culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aviation engineering design experience required.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports for airport planning and design.
• Manage project tasks, design, and permitting.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on projects.

Skills

Aviation engineering design experience

Professional Engineering (P.E.) License

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Contract document preparation

Cost estimating

FAA Advisory Circulars

Pavement design

FAAR Field Design Software

Verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Nashville, Tennessee (TN) office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Aviation team! This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction
• In addition to strong technical experience, other responsibilities will include managing project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and coordinating work with other team members
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects
• Maintaining a high degree of quality sets of plans along with checking the work of others
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects
• You will flourish on both building meaningful internal and external professional relationships
• You will work closely and collaboratively with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors

Qualifications

• 4+ years of aviation engineering design experience
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circular’s and Engineering Briefs
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software
• Strong desire and passion to be engaged with clients solving project problems and working with the team to deliver
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines

Why Kimley-Horn?

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for Kimley-Horn in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. We do not typically sponsor H1-B or any other work visa petitions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities