Aviation Designer

Overview

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplinary planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to respond to client needs while offering strong bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have opportunities to draw from those resources and contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Aviation Designer

We have a career opportunity for an Aviation Designer to join our growing aviation group in our Kansas division. This role contributes to strategic initiatives that drive growth of the aviation group. You will perform engineering models, analysis and/or designs, and support calculations/documentation. You will coordinate the drafting of project elements for various clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of aviation design experience and be an EIT.

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply!

Location:

This individual will work out of any of our Kansas offices.

• Civil airfield design production coordinating with experienced aviation design staff
• Prepare multiple design projects at one time
• Perform complete basic analysis and design
• Develop thorough design details appropriate for the project
• Understand how to properly apply design standards/codes
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items
• Begin to take ownership of all deliverables

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• E.I.T (or desire to obtain P.E. in the future) preferred
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products
• Demonstrated ability to work and collaborate in a team environment on challenging projects
• Willingness to be adaptable to office and field inspection tasks
• The position may include the need to perform field inspection and may require travel to project sites
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Detail-oriented and organized, thrives in deadline-driven environments

At Benesch, we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees. We offer a range of benefits for eligible employees, including insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. Our Total Rewards package supports a healthy lifestyle and can be customized to meet the needs of employees and their families.

Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching and leadership development for Team Leaders, Group Managers, Division Managers, and Executive Leaders
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses
• Ongoing professional development through resources like Red Vector, Linked In Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors
• Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing to 401(k), 80% match on your contributions up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work-from-home options (dependent on the role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits (PTB) that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB with no accrual, and the ability to bundle time-off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• Participation in employee resource groups and committees to enhance work-life balance and contribute to community-focused initiatives. Includes programs such as community service, student scholarships, and matching gifts.

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Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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