Aviation Engineer

  • Nashville, TN
  • Posted 3 days ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Management
Quality Control
Specification Gathering
Mentorship
Technical Drafting
Customer Engineering
Quality Assurance
Estimating
Collaboration
Innovation
Communication
Attention To Detail
System Integration Testing
Microsoft
Microsoft Office
Engineering Design
Object-relational Database
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Civil 3D
MicroStation
Modeling
Construction Administration
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
Structural Engineering
Construction Management
Aviation
Civil Engineering

Job Details

We create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving-whether by car, bus, train, plane, or their own two feet. Working within the context of the communities we serve, we provide planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services that fit the needs of our clients and improve the overall transportation experience. Join our team and help us keep communities connected.

Your Opportunity

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. Come join our Airports Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique airport projects.

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.

Your Key Responsibilities

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, attending and participating in airport authority meetings, and providing guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Authorities, or Client Engineering Staff.
Prepare grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) 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 leads discussions with contractors.
Travel to other Stantec offices for team collaboration, as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

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 MicroStation (with ORD) and/or AutoCAD (with Civil 3D). MicroStation preferred.
Experience with other relevant software programs such as AeroTurn, 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.)

Education and Experience

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.

This position requires limited travel in the local region to project sites and client meetings, but opportunities for more extended travel are available for those who are interested and willing.

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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