Aviation Design Engineer; Mid Level

Bellevue, WA
15325 SE 30th Pl
Suite 300
Bellevue, WA 98007, USA

• Pay or shift range: $90,895.77 USD to $ USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Why DOWL?
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction‑Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Aviation (infrastructure)

Join our team and take your career to new heights in the exciting world of aviation infrastructure. Our aviation project capabilities span the full spectrum; from securing funding and early‑stage planning for existing airports to the construction of brand‑new facilities. We proudly serve a diverse range of clients, including municipal and general aviation airports, small to medium hub airports, airlines, and airport tenants.

With a comprehensive suite of planning, design, and construction services, we deliver seamless, cost‑effective project coordination that drives real impact in the communities we serve. Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of air travel, one project at a time.

DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well‑being of our full‑time employees and their families. Employees have the option of two medical plans with either an HSA (including employer contribution) or flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off, paid holidays.

Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals are on the first day of employment. Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers – DOWL.

The salary range for this position is $90,895.77 - $.

This is a full‑time, regular position to assist with comprehensive airport related engineering and design of airport improvement projects and other airport and aviation related projects such as airport layout plans, airport master plans, aviation system plans, and airport environmental assessments at airports ranging from small general aviation to commercial international airports. Work includes design, plan production, AutoCAD Civil 3D design, research, analysis, technical writing, public involvement assistance, and associated design services primarily for airport projects, but sometimes also for other transportation and community planning and design projects.

All airport design and planning efforts must be completed in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, requirements, orders, and advisory circulars.

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, Avi Plan, FAARFIELD 2.0, ADIP/AGIS preferred) – Developing

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently
• Effectively divides projects into individual tasks
• Leads technical effort on small projects
• Performs quality control on basic deliverables

Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for results.

Produces the following independently:

• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Project…