What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Civil Engineer-Aviation position at The Foth Companies?
Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 30 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.
Our Louisville office is growing and seeking an experienced Aviation Project Civil Engineer. The ideal candidate will reside within approximately five hours from Louisville, KY to support mentoring and coaching junior engineers and client relationships. We estimate this person would travel 30% of the time to our Louisville office. If you're ready for a fresh challenge and eager to take your civil career in an exciting new direction, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate nationally with aviation industry experts, work alongside outstanding long-term clients, and thrive in a flexible, dynamic environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92 % member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Our Louisville office is growing and seeking an experienced Aviation Project Civil Engineer. The ideal candidate will reside within approximately five hours from Louisville, KY to support mentoring and coaching junior engineers and client relationships. We estimate this person would travel 30% of the time to our Louisville office. If you're ready for a fresh challenge and eager to take your civil career in an exciting new direction, this role offers the opportunity to collaborate nationally with aviation industry experts, work alongside outstanding long-term clients, and thrive in a flexible, dynamic environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Deliver engineering design support for clients and their projects, including roadways, airfield pavements, storm water needs, parking, construction phasing, and utility design.
- Assist with studies and technical design reports critical to project feasibility
- Provide essential AutoCAD design support for the full project design life cycle
- Create 3D models to support the design and engineering of key project elements
- Engage in construction representation services
- Ensure that design standards and processes align with federal, state, and Foth standards
- Coordinate engineering design teams and multidisciplinary subconsultants to ensure cohesive project execution and alignment with design objectives
- Mentor and coach junior engineers on design standards and practices
- Travel up to 30%
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kentucky or the ability to become licensed within one (1) year
- 5 years of design experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited program
- Experience in construction observation and construction administration gained through professional experience or college internships
- Knowledge and application of FAA Advisory Circulars for airport design and construction including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, grading/drainage, and pavement markings.
- Municipal transportation, DOT, site development, or airport design experience and working knowledge of state, municipal, or federal design standards
- Project management experience
- Airport design experience and knowledge of FAA design standards
Established Reputation: With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.
Dynamic Culture: Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92 % member retention rate.
Challenging Projects: Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.
Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers
All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free. Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances. Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
