HDR · 1 day ago
Aviation Civil Engineer
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $107K/yrHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. In the role of Aviation Civil Engineer, you will design and plan civil engineering projects for airfields, collaborate with multi-discipline teams, and contribute to client meetings while ensuring effective communication and project management.
ArchitectureConsulting
Hiring Manager
Eric Howell
Responsibilities
Design and plan production for general civil on wide variety of airfield projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities
Act as the Task Lead/Design Lead, as appropriate
Collaborate with multi-discipline architectural/engineering teams on aviation projects and pursuits across multiple regions
Contribute to and participate in client and design review meetings
Prepare technical reports, specifications and contract documents
Assist with conducting quantity calculations and construct cost estimates
Perform moderately complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures
Effectively communicate most project issues with clients, contractors and suppliers/vendors
Serve and/or grow as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed
Assist with construction administration and management related duties as needed
Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed
Plan, organize and supervise work of other junior staff and technicians as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Previous experience with Airfield Planning and Design
Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
Overall understanding of airfield design
Microsoft Office experience
Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
Solid written and verbal communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
Experience with AVIPlan
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
Founded in 1917
10001+ employees
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