Ogden City Economic Development Division · 15 hours ago
FT - Airport Principal Engineer - Airport Division
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$88K/yr - $128K/yr
5+ years expOgden City Economic Development Division is seeking an Airport Principal Engineer to oversee civil engineering and project management at Ogden-Hinckley Airport. The role involves planning, designing, and managing airport construction projects while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and coordinating with various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Plan, manage, and oversee airport engineering and construction projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, drainage, lighting, navigational aids, roadways, parking, and terminal facilities
Administer and coordinate the Airport Capital Improvement Program (CIP); prepare cost estimates, budgets, schedules, and phasing plans; monitor expenditures and project status
Ensure all airport design and construction projects comply with FAA Airport Design Standards, TSA regulations, city codes, and other applicable laws and regulations
Conduct or oversee engineering design, contract development, bidding, and construction management; review and approve project plans, specifications, change orders, and pay applications
Perform inspections of airport facilities and construction work to ensure compliance with standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations
Serve as project engineer or owner's representative on airport development projects; coordinate with consultants, contractors, and city staff; resolve technical and construction-related issues
Prepare, negotiate, and manage consultant and construction contracts
Provide technical reports, recommendations, and presentations to the Airport Director and Executive Director of Community and Economic Development
Support long-range airport planning efforts; assist in identifying funding sources and preparing FAA and UDOT grant applications
Participate in safety and risk management activities; identify hazards and implement corrective measures to reduce liability to the City
Assist in supervising and directing assigned project staff, consultants, or contractors; provide training, guidance, and evaluation as needed
Maintain orderly records, project documentation, and compliance reports
Respond to public, tenant, and stakeholder inquiries regarding airport projects
Attendance and punctuality are essential functions
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field
Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or airport infrastructure project management, including construction oversight
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Utah driver's license
State of Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire
Must successfully pass security screening and airport badging requirements
AAAE Basic and Advanced ASOS certified within 6 months
Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) certification within 6 months
Movement Area Qualified within 6 months
Air-band ground station operator qualified within 6 months
Employees will be required to complete NIMS IS100, IS200 ICS300, ICS400, IS700, IS701, IS702, IS703, IS704, IS706, IS775, IS803, and IEMC course(s), position specific ICS courses based on assignment within two years of hire
Knowledge of FAA Part 139 and 1542
Principles and practices of civil engineering as applied to airports
FAA Airport Design and Engineering Standards, TSA regulations, and related laws/codes
Project budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and contract management
Construction materials, methods, and quality control procedures
Municipal administration and public project funding processes
Knowledge of the principles and practices of program development and administration
Knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
Managing large, complex airport construction and engineering projects
Preparing clear and concise technical reports and presentations
Using CAD, GIS, surveying tools, and standard engineering software
Supervising consultants, contractors, and project staff
Skill in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the work of lower-level staff
Skill in delegating authority and responsibility
Skill in developing and administering goals, objectives, and procedures
Skill in preparing and administering large and complex budgets
Skill in analyzing problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
Skill in researching, analyzing, and evaluating new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques
Skill in interpreting and applying federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations
Skill in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with technical and non-technical audiences
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, consultants, contractors, tenants, the FAA, UDOT, and the public
Work independently under limited supervision while managing multiple projects
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
The ability to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for: making observations; reading and writing; communicating with others; operating assigned equipment as required by the position
Ability to maintain mental capacity which allows for effective interaction and communication with others
Ability to comply with all city policies and regulations, including safety and risk management standards
Preferred
At least two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or project lead capacity preferred
Airport or aviation-related engineering experience preferred
Experience with FAA Force Account qualifications and procedures preferred
Benefits
Language Pay
Holidays
Sick, Vacation, and Comp Time Leave
Medical and Dental
EAP- Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability
Employee Loan Program- Computer, Bike & Exercise equipment loans when available
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
Ogden City Economic Development Division
The Ogden City Economic Development Division helps make the community stronger by creating and utilizing physical, financial, and social assets to generate improved and broadly shared economic well-being and increased prosperity.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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