Civil Engineering Designer - Aviation

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending engineering excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert continues to be certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. As we grow, we are seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Designer - Aviation. This position can be based out of our Colorado (Denver), Missouri (Jefferson City / Kansas City) or Utah (St. George / Salt Lake City) offices.

The Civil Engineering Designer will complete plan production, perform design calculations, and assist with a variety of civil engineering projects in the Aviation Market. This individual will have a proven ability to work directly with cross-functional internal stakeholders. Our Civil Engineering Designer performs engineering computations, conducts evaluations, design analyses, and design development, as well as prepares reports, recommendations, and opinions for approval by a Professional Engineer. They work as a member of a project team in the development of construction plans and acts as a technical advisor to technical staff using primarily CAD to develop engineering and design documents.

Responsibilities:

• Selects, recommends, performs and directs procedures and preparation of preliminary and final design
• Assist in coordination with other in-house disciplines and sub consultant services
• Prepares plan documents and supporting design calculations
• Demonstrates knowledge and application of engineering principles and completes fundamental calculations
• Able to delegate CAD assignments and determine methods and procedures
• Independently performs assignments on basic design elements
• Trains CAD Technicians and Engineering Interns
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control of work product
• Assist in meeting deadlines and budgets
• Work with project management team to identify impediments and develop / implement solutions to overcome obstacles
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Competent technical skills required to complete basic engineering tasks
• Proactively pursues design solutions independently and as a member of a team
• Strong understanding of FAA standards, codes and policies
• Strong organizational, time management, attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to estimate man-hours for specific tasks
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D software
• Able to identify and obtain necessary data to complete design