Civil Engineer (2-5 Years of Experience), Airports

As part of a design team, the primary responsibilities of the Engineer, Airports are small and large airport infrastructure planning and design, stormwater design and permitting, pavement evaluations, airfield pavement designs, site and facilities design, commercial and airport site development layouts, utility system design, and related services. Duties also include generating engineering reports, construction plans, preparation of project specifications, assembling permit applications (City, County, and State) and providing engineering oversight during construction. This position is based in AVCON's Tampa, Florida office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include but are not limitedto):

• Assists in the variousdesignelements to complete a project,component, or systemwithother team memberswithclear and specificobjectivesinvolvingconventionaltypes of plans,surveys,investigations,structures, and/or equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of completeprojectdocumentation to includeplans,specifications, and engineer estimatesincluding the collection,assembling, and organizing of project data.
• Evaluates,selects,andadaptsstandardtechniques,procedures, and criteria to projectassignments;formulatesandsolvesproblemswithguidanceanddirection.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.
• Assists in the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Assists with proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
• Receives general direction on key objectives; receives guidance when necessary on unconventional or complex programs, direction on modified techniques, and new approaches on assignments with conflicting criteria.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
• Attendsprojectmeetings and presentsspecificaspects of engineeringassignments/project.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2-5 years' experience; Aviation, Transportation, or Site Development background, preferred.
• Construction administration experience, desired.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITY, AND SKILLS

• Strongworkingknowledge of theFAA AdvisoryCircularsandFederal/State funding.
• FamiliaritywithFloridaairportcommunity, desired.
• Ability to workcooperativelyandcollaborativelywith all levels of employees,management, and clients.
• Ability to organizework, set priorities,meetcriticaldeadlines, and follow-up on assignmentswithminimal supervision.
• Ability to maintainconfidentially and protectprivilegedclientinformation and documents appropriately.
• Ability to workcalmly and effectivelyin a high-volumeofficeenvironment under pressureofheavy deadlines.
• Knowledge of correctEnglish usage includingspelling,grammar,punctuation,and vocabulary.

LICENSURE

• Validdrivers'license and maintenance of satisfactorydriving record.
• FloridaProfessionalEngineerlicensureorEngineer in Training(EIT) withabilitytoobtainlicensurewithin36monthsof hire.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Therearenosupervisoryresponsibilitiesassociatedwiththisposition.

ENVIRONMENT

Workusuallytakesplace in a clean, pleasant, and comfortableofficesetting.Sitevisitsmayoccasionallytakeplace in an outdoor environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Whileperforming the duties of this job, the employee is regularlyrequiredtotalk or hear.Theemployeefrequently is required to sit for long periods of time.Theemployeeisoccasionallyrequiredto stand; walk; use hands to finger,handle or feel;reachwith hands andarms;climb or balance;andstoop,kneel,crouch, or crawl.Theemployeemustfrequentlylift and/or move up to ten(10)poundsandoccasionally lift and/or moveup to 40 pounds.Specificvisionabilitiesrequired by this job includeclosevision,color vision, and ability to adjustfocus.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

DISCLAIMER

Thisjobdescription is notdesigned to cover or contain a comprehensivelisting of activities,duties, or responsibilitiesthatarerequired for this job. Managementreservestheright to makeadjustmentsand/or assign or reassign any portionofthis job description at any time with or withoutnotice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

AVCON,INC.providesequalemploymentopportunities(EEO) to allemployees and applicants for employmentwithoutregard to race,color,religion, sex, nationalorigin,age,disability, or genetics. In additiontofederal law requirements,AVCON complieswithapplicable state andlocallawsgoverningnondiscriminationinemployment at everylocationinwhichthecompany has facilities.Thispolicyapplies to alltermsandconditions of employmentincludingrecruiting,hiring,placement,promotion,termination,layoff,recall,transfer,leaves of absence,compensation, and training.

AVCON expresslyprohibitsanyformofworkplaceharassmentbased on race,color,religion,gender,sexualorientation, gender identity or expression,nationalorigin, age, geneticinformation,disability, or veteranstatus.Improperinterferencewith the ability of AVCON'semployees to perform their job dutiesmayresult in discipline up to and includingdischarge.

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Founded in 1988, AVCON, INC. (AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; utilities coordination and design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. AVCON prides itself on partnering with clients in Transforming Today's Ideas into Tomorrow's Reality.

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