Project Engineer, Aviation Infrastructure

HNTB Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to join their dynamic team in Los Angeles. This role involves delivering innovative solutions for a variety of aviation projects, ensuring high-quality design and adherence to project schedules. You will leverage your technical expertise to guide project teams, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients to deliver exceptional results. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and problem-solving, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a growing firm recognized for its excellence in engineering. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to exciting projects, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering with a focus on project delivery.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and oversee project accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and distributing discipline-specific work on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities and proposal generation.

Skills

Engineering Design

Project Management

Technical Report Writing

Creative Problem Solving

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

Tools

AutoCad Civil3D

Job description

What We're Looking For

Join our rapidly growing firm in our LAX office in L.A. HNTB has roots in Southern California dating back to 1914 with the landmark design of Pasadena’s historic Arroyo Seco Bridge. HNTB in Los Angeles has received many honors in recent years, including Employer of the Year by Women’s Transportation Seminar, American Council of Engineering Companies Firm of the Year, and Best Places to Work in Los Angeles by Los Angeles Business Journal. We are an ENR #11 Design Firm!

Work with a dynamic team of engineers, planners, and architects delivering airside, terminal, utility, and landside improvements for airports throughout the southwest. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB’s Aviation clients.

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 project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs, and software. May mentor, train, and review the work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback.

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, within budget, and scope.

What We Prefer:

• 8 years relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Proficient in AutoCad Civil3d.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Locations:

Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport)

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $107,697.79 - $168,450.39. 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.

Job Type: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full time

Job Category: Engineering Group

ReqID: R-25443