Airport Engineer

JOB CLASS NUMBER: PRF
301PA
Y GRADE: G10FL
SA STATUS:
Exempt BUSINESS UNIT NAME:
Airport Operations

REPORTS TO:

Director of Aviation SUPERVISORY WORK:
None SALARY: $80,000 per yearSUMMARYAs an Airport Engineer at the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, you will have the opportunity to help mold the future of the Airport and the surrounding community by ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, helping to plan future projects, and ensuring on-airport projects are completed in accordance with the needs of the Airport. You will be responsible for overseeing on-airport projects and coordination with outside engineering firms.

What We Offer:

• City of Amarillo benefits
• Competitive pay
• 4/10 work weeks
• TMRS retirement plan
• Paid time off, paid sick days, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement… must meet city qualifications
• City health plans ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Plans and oversees all airport development and significant repair/rehab projects.

Ensures that airport projects are in compliance with FAA/State/Local standards and regulations.

Oversees work done by external engineering firms.

Conducts independent fee estimates for airport projects.

Manages technical and financial aspects of all airport projects of any significance.

Coordinates with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies and related City departments.

Coordinates area development efforts with both developers and with City departments.

Coordinates with City-internal and external legal counsel to ensure the Airport and the City are protected in the execution of Airport projects and in relation to off-airport developments.

Provides civil engineering, structural analysis, project management, safety compliance, and CAD services.

Modifies and creates engineering drawings as necessary. Assists with mapping and planning for master plans and various civil, electrical, and structural projects.

Produces reports and presentations as necessary.

Holds and attends various meetings.

Applies for federal/state grants.

Analyzes and makes recommendations to Airport Management regarding projects and on-airport occurrences that require engineering and safety analysis.

Assists in budget creation related to CIP projects and other smaller internal projects.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with five (5) years’ experience in airport engineering. Must possess experience using CAD software at the intermediate or advanced level. AAAE Certified Member credential preferred.

Experience with airport GIS and various mapping software preferred. Must possess Texas engineering credentials/license. Valid Texas Driver’s License required. Must be able to pass a TSA 10 year background check for airport badging. Must be able to obtain Aiprort movement area driving credentials within 90 days.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Must possess a good understanding of airport engineering issues, engineering procedures, and FAA forms and procedures used in airport management and engineering.

Must possess knowledge of the FAA advisory circulars (and related FAA regulations) related to airport engineering and planning.

Must possess a clear understanding of FAA development standards.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations, particularly with regard to civil engineering.

Skill in using a computer or tablet for data entry, word processing and presentation development.

Skill in using various software packages including Microsoft Office, CAD and other industry specific software packages.

Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.

Ability to analyze problems identify alternative solutions, project consequences or proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of…