What are the responsibilities and job description for the Aviation Pavement Engineer position at Kimley-Horn?
Overview
Kimley-Horn's Orlando, Florida (FL) office is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineer with 4 years of experience to join the Pavement Engineering team! This is not a remote position.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of pavement management programs (PMPs) and capital improvement programs (CIPs) for public agencies, commercial airports, state and local aviation agencies, and private clients.
- Solve complex problems, assist project managers, establish and maintain effective working relationships with subconsultants, and collaborate across disciplines to support infrastructure development.
- Leverage data collection technologies to support the development of PMPs and CIPs.
- Travel to project locations nationwide to perform pavement condition evaluations.
- Support the pre-construction design, planning, modification, and analysis of airfield and roadway pavement projects.
- Utilize technical software programs to analyze, produce, and QC deliverables, including AutoCAD, Excel, GIS, FAARFIELD, PAVER, and others.
Qualifications
- 4 years of aviation engineering design experience
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
- Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
- Ability and willingness to travel for site visits as required (approximately 25% of time)
- Ability to apply technical skills to meet project demands and solve problems
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Clear sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet deadlines
- Attention to detail and focus on quality
- Passion and demonstrated drive to achieve goals
- Exposure to AutoCAD, GIS, PAVER, FAARFIELD, and other pavement analysis programs
- Knowledge of various pavement evaluation methodologies such as ASTM D5340/D6433/E3303, LTPP, MTC, OCTA, and PASER
Why Kimley-Horn?
At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 19 years!
Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn
- Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
- Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
- Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.