Benesch · 13 hours ago
Aviation Project Engineer
Riley County, KS
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expBenesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. They are seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to manage design responsibilities for airport projects, ensuring quality control and effective team communication.
Civil EngineeringConstructionRailroad
Responsibilities
Design responsibility for elements such as pavement, drainage, utilities, lighting/NAVAIDS, security and fuel facilities
Responsible for project design calculation files, ensuring adequate independent quality control reviews
Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items
Coordinate and review drafting and the assembly of plan sets
Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
Engage in active team communication
Organize technical meetings among design staff
Perform occasional field construction observation, sometimes requiring out-of-town travel
Active involvement in professional organizations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
Experience with FAA design standards
P.E. license or planning to obtain license in near future
Demonstrate advanced use of CADD
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Ability to perform complex analysis and design
Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Benefits
Insurance
Retirement plans
Wellness programs
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, LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, knowledge-sharing training 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
Access to valuable retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
Potential for Benesch to contribute up to 9% of your gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit-sharing contribution to your 401(k) plan, regardless of your own contributions & 80% match on your contributions, up to a maximum company contribution of 4%)
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; no accrual needed with 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
At Benesch, we encourage our team members to extend their impact beyond their core responsibilities. Join our employee resource groups and committees to enhance your work-life balance and contribute to our community-focused initiatives. We support a variety of programs including community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities, reflecting our commitment to a vibrant and diverse workplace.
Company
Benesch
Serving a broad range of markets, Benesch has played a role in shaping our nation’s infrastructure and local communities for decades.
501-1000 employees
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