Civil Engineer- Aviation

Stantec • Nashville, TN

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

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. A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world. If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. Your Opportunity Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer-Aviation 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. Why Choose Stantec? We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs. Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career. Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects. Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives. We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both the business and individual needs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current Driver’s License.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with other relevant software programs such as AeroTurn, and Hydrology and Stormwater Modelling is highly desirable.
• Construction administration and observation experience preferred.
• (Ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check may be required.)

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.

Benefits

• At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide
• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth
• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.
• At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both the business and individual needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level