Posted 1 month ago
Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation
RichmondOn-siteFull-time
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Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation role managing and performing civil engineering design for airport projects, including airside and landside design, planning, and production using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
About this role
Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 30 years.
TBE is seeking a Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation to manage, lead, and perform civil engineering design for airport-related projects. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in the design of airside and landside aviation projects, including airfield and roadway geometrics, paving, grading, drainage and/or utilities design.
The position will be responsible for performing engineering duties including planning, design, and scheduling of engineering work; performing more advanced design, organizing, and developing design plans; and developing technical specifications and bid estimates. Positions are available in Richmond, VA and Wilmington, NC.
Must be able to work on-site in our Richmond or Wilmington office five days per week.
TBE is seeking a Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation to manage, lead, and perform civil engineering design for airport-related projects. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in the design of airside and landside aviation projects, including airfield and roadway geometrics, paving, grading, drainage and/or utilities design.
The position will be responsible for performing engineering duties including planning, design, and scheduling of engineering work; performing more advanced design, organizing, and developing design plans; and developing technical specifications and bid estimates. Positions are available in Richmond, VA and Wilmington, NC.
Must be able to work on-site in our Richmond or Wilmington office five days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop production work plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Assist Client/Project Manager or Senior Civil Engineer with preparation of scopes and budgets for new task orders or amendments.
- Work as a member of aviation airside and/or landside design project teams including plans production using primarily AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Ensure proper codes, regulations, and standards are being used by engineers on projects.
- Responsible for the successful completion of projects under his/her direction.
- Adjust and correlate data, research code issues, applicable third-party agency requirements, design options, and document findings.
- Perform calculations and analysis using engineering formulas.
- Prepare roadway design plans, profiles and geometric layout designs.
- Prepare civil plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Develop project phasing and scheduling plans.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia (or ability to obtain).
- 5+ years of civil engineering design experience on transportation projects, aviation project experience preferred.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
- Experience in cost estimating, project phasing, and scheduling.
- Must be capable of effective oral and written communication; work in a team-oriented manner and possess analytical and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of airport airside, landside and/or infrastructure projects, FAA and TSA regulations, and AIP funding requirements, is preferred.
- Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
- Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
- Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation package
- Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
- Mentorship Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
- and More
Skills
AIPAirfield DesignAirport DesignAutoCADCivil 3DCost EstimatingFAAPE
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