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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer - Aviation to be based in Seattle, WA.

Job Summary/Responsibilities

• Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports

• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of small and large multi-discipline projects involving design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation

• Involved from cradle to the finish in the design and construction administration of airports, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans

• Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians

• AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager duties

• Perform Quantity Take-Offs, considering costs and quantities of material, equipment, and labor

• 3D visualization and air space analysis

• Analyze GIS data, client as-builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information and data needed for project development

• Write technical engineering reports

• Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and an environment which encourages teamwork, initiative, and growth

• Guide project teams on complex technical issues

• Supervision, coordination, and production of several projects concurrently.

• Builds and maintains positive client relationships

• Involved in marketing/business development including ability to market and win work

• Develop strategy, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, and execute projects

• Coordinate staffing plan and workload though the entire project development duration while meeting project schedules and budgets

• Control overall project cost and scope, schedule, and quality of work.

• Implement project QA/QC and work with Finance & Accounting, Controller, Department Manager, or Managing Principles for project reviews

• Preparation of engineering design reports, project definition documents, construction plans, and contract documents / technical specifications

• Significant design and construction oversight for multiple general aviation clients

• Collaborating and/or coordinating design teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians

• Coordination with clients, funding agencies, FAA and local permit Agencies.

• Responsible for the overall management administration to project and assists in establishing project specific objectives and policies

• Oversees and ensures all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule through subordinate managers and supervisors

• Responsible for administering the project from budgeting/schedule stage through procurement and contract closeout. Position has profit/loss responsibility for assigned project

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS 8 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Experience with the FAA Northwest Mountain Region

• Experience in preparation of Construction Design Plans, Technical Specifications, Project and Design Reports for Aviation projects.

• Professional Engineer License in WA or the ability to obtain a WA PE license within 6 months of employment

Additional Information

• Offered rate of compensation (Washington locations only) will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The salary range for this position is $92,869.86 - $171,809.24

• AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10101073

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: On-Site