Designer I - Aviation

Michael Baker Intl.; Moon Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 67,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in airport services seeks a Civil Designer with expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D. This exciting role involves collaborating with a dynamic aviation design team to create detailed civil engineering designs and specifications that drive airport projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a solid background in civil engineering, particularly in airfield design. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering design and site development.
• Strong attention to detail and effective organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design teams to develop construction plans.
• Prepare civil engineering designs and construction documents.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Civil Engineering Design

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

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 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 success.

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Civil Designer with strong AutoCAD Civil 3D experience to join our growing aviation group located in Moon Township, PA.

The successful candidate will:

1. Collaborate with our aviation design team, multi-discipline staff within Michael Baker, and other teaming partners to drive the development of construction plans and specifications from project inception to construction completion.
2. Prepare civil engineering designs, schematics, and construction documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D software, including: geometry and paving plans, geometric alignments and profiles, typical sections of pavements and project site, grading and drainage plans, earthwork modeling, contouring, profiling, etc.
3. Utilize electronic site survey data to create AutoCAD base-mapping files in a coordinate system.
4. Generate quantity take-offs using AutoCAD Civil 3D models (earthwork volumes, linear utilities, pavement areas, etc.).

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Engineering design experience in civil engineering and site development.
2. Airfield civil design experience at airports and military installations.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to manage and prioritize project assignments to meet competing deadlines.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strong experience in design tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D design.
2. Experience in developing civil engineering construction drawings and digital earthwork models.
3. Attention to detail and effective organization and editing skills.
4. Good interpersonal, communication, and conceptual thinking skills.
5. Work independently and within a team setting.

What would make me stand out as a candidate:

1. A resume that details the types of projects with which you have experience.
2. Strong site development experience.
3. Familiarity with airfield design projects.

COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS

The approximate compensation range for this position is $67,059 to $105,622 per year. 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 location.