Project Engineer - Aviation Infrastructure

HNTB; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB is seeking a civil engineer to perform aviation-related design, calculations, reports, and drawings for major airports in Southern California. You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and partners, and ensure on-time, within-budget project delivery.

The role requires a degree in engineering with 6+ years of experience (PE preferred) and AutoCAD Civil 3D proficiency. Located in California with opportunities across multiple metro areas; strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• California PE certification is required.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
• Strong communication and technical skills; ability to coordinate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct internal design work and manage client relationships and project deliverables.
• Oversee completeness and accuracy of project team deliverables and mentor staff.
• Coordinate technical aspects with clients and partnering firms across disciplines.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects; support marketing efforts such as proposals.

Skills

Project planning

Multi-discipline coordination

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

What We're Looking For

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients.

Primary Focus will include:

Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, documentation, and construction support services for large hub commercial airports, aviation cargo, and GA clients in Southern California.

Developing design and coordinating technical matters related to the FAA Advisory Circulars, City Standards & Specifications, and other design criteria.

Plan and direct and internal design team and manage client relationship and project deliverables.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team's work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience
• California Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
• The candidate should possess solid communication skills, strong technical skills, and the ability to confidently

Additional Information

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Las Vegas, NV (Via Austi Parkway), Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport), San Diego, CA

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $110,390.23 - $172,661.65. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for San Diego, Sacramento and Inland Empire, CA is $105,590.66 - $165,154.61. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Nevada is $100,791.08 - $157,647.59. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate nation wide pay range for this position is $95,991.51 - $187,675.71. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.