Civil Engineer- Aviation

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Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Airport Project Engineer to join our airport practice. This dynamic individual will be responsible for engineering and design efforts for airside and landside airport infrastructure and development projects for both commercial and general aviation airports. Tasks will include preparation of technical studies and reports, engineering design concepts, construction plans, specifications, opinions of construction costs, and assistance during construction phase services including field observation.

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we ll take your career to new heights.

Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on aviation related projects.
• Prepare reports, develop project design elements including technical reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate and direct efforts of technical staff to develop high-quality deliverables.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.
• Correspond with clients, attend airport authority meetings, and provide guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Authorities, or Client Engineering Staff.
• Prepare grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grant administration.
• Provide guidance to Resident Engineers during construction with the ability and confidence to solve problems as needed.
• May perform duties as an on-site quality assurance resident engineer/resident inspector during construction of airport related development projects and other civil/site development projects.
• Approve contractor’s pay estimates and lead discussions with contractors.
• Travel to other Stantec offices for team collaboration, as required.

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.
• Excellent communication skills and a skilled problem solver. Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for significant periods of time, ability to walk over/traverse uneven ground.
• Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.
• Expertise using engineering design and office software, including Micro Station (with ORD) and/or AutoCAD (with Civil 3D). Micro Station preferred.
• Experience with other relevant software programs such as Aero Turn, and Hydrology and Stormwater Modelling is highly desirable.
• Construction administration and observation experience preferred.
• Current Driver’s License. (Ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check may be required.)

• BA/BS in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or similar
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky and/or Tennessee or the ability to obtain registration within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in airport/aviation civil engineering. Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. Willingness to stay in the field for extended periods is a plus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us.

Join us and redefine your personal best.

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