Aviation Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

Support and lead design and planning efforts on General Aviation and Air Carrier airport projects. Provide work at the direction of a project manager to ensure all project contractual and quality control requirements are met. Assist in aviation construction oversite and perform duties in the field for site visits and data collection as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs engineering tasks under close supervision; encouraged to solve engineering problems using experience, judgment and education but expected to ask for assistance when needed.
• Performs modeling and calculations for projects.
• Analyzes and compiles reports, maps, drawings, blueprints, tests, and aerial photographs on soil composition, terrain, hydrological characteristics, existing field conditions, record drawings, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design project.
• Calculates cost and determines feasibility of project based on analysis of collected data.
• Prepares or directs preparation and modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, environmental impact studies, and designs for project.
• Researches, interprets, and applies design and other project criteria from design manuals.
• Researches code and permitting requirements for project sites as directed.
• Diagnose and resolve design and software issues.