Civil Engineer II - Aviation

Michael Baker International; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to enhance their aviation practice. This role involves engaging in diverse airfield design projects, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in civil engineering, particularly in airfield design, and will thrive in a team-oriented environment. Join a company renowned for its commitment to excellence and innovation in infrastructure, where your contributions will directly impact the aviation sector and community development. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally while making a significant difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of civil engineering design with a focus on airfield projects.
• Experience in FAA designs and airfield infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document airfield projects including runways and taxiways.
• Manage and lead airfield project teams.
• Prepare client presentation exhibits and ensure compliance with FAA standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Airfield Design

FAA Advisory Circulars

Stormwater Management

Technical Writing

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For more than 75 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker continues to expand our growing aviation practice. To enable continued growth, Michael Baker's South Carolina Aviation Practice seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in either our Columbia, Charleston, or Greenville, SC office. This growing group of engineers, planners and architects serves as the Region's Center of Excellence for Aviation Design while servicing clients nationwide. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Civil Engineer with responsibilities including design and documentation for a broad range of project types. With a current focus on growing Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Federal opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Transportation, State and Municipal, and Industrial, they will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with architects, interior designers, and building systems engineers. They must demonstrate organizational skills, and ability to work in a team environment, and an advanced understanding of construction documents and constructability.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides challenging design work on airfields as well as ancillary/supporting facilities surrounding airports - access roads, parking lots, and development sites.
• Build on your experience in airport airfield design projects including construction of terminal aprons, runways, taxiways, supporting utility infrastructure, siting and design of NAVAIDS, pavement design, and construction and safety phasing
• Responsible for helping deliver solutions for commercial and general aviation airports and airfield projects
• Work in a team environment and may serve as a task manager/leader on airfield projects.
• Involved in all facets of the projects - manage, design, review and quality
• Perform design of grading of drainage of the improvement area in accordance with FAA specifications and standards
• Responsible for preparation of exhibits for presentation to the client

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a BS in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree.
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Minimum 6+ years of civil engineering design with a concentration in airfield design
• Have a rich background in FAA designs using FAA Advisory Circulars Experience in airfield infrastructure including runway, taxiway and ramp pavements, safety areas, airfield grading, storm water systems and airfield lighting
• Background in stormwater management design preferred.
• Proficiency and experience in using AutoCAD Civil 3D & Microsoft Office Suite
• Attention to detail, strong organization and technical writing skills
• Ability to work independently or with a team
• Background in operating on airfields and communications with airfield operations control and ATCT ground control
• Strong Knowledge and familiarity of pavement design software

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $85,612 to $134,846 per hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work locations.

About us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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Michael Baker continues to expand our growing aviation practice. To enable continued growth, Michael Baker's South Carolina Aviation Practice seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to join our team in either our Columbia, Charleston or Greenville, SC office. This growing group of engineers, planners and architects serves as the Region's Center of Excellence for Aviation Design while servicing clients nationwide. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic Civil Engineer with responsibilities including design and documentation for a broad range of project types. With a current focus on growing Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Federal opportunities, along with market-driven diversification including Transportation, State and Municipal, and Industrial, they will work in multi-disciplinary, collaborative project design teams with architects, interior designers, and building systems engineers.