Engineering Designer, Aviation & Airfield Design

Engineering Designer, Aviation & Airfield Design

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring an Engineering Designer to join our dynamic Aviation team. This position is primarily responsible for performing engineering functions specific to aviation/airfield design under the direction of a Professional Engineer. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Perform engineering computations, evaluations, design analyses, and design development
• Prepare reports, recommendations, and assessments for review by a Professional Engineer
• Apply standard engineering practices to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues
• Collaborate as part of a project team to develop data, designs, and applications
• Serve as a technical resource and advisor to junior technical staff
• Utilize AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to create engineering designs and documentation
• Participate in firm-wide quality assurance and improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop 2D and 3D models from multiple data sources in accordance with company standards
• Design and modify complex layouts and drawings based on general specifications
• Communicate effectively with the design team to support project deliverables
• Manage assigned tasks while adhering to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Perform basic civil engineering calculations and design using Civil 3D
• Support engineering efforts on projects of varying complexity
• Assist with data collection and analysis to inform design decisions
• Evaluate project solutions for structural integrity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness
• Oversee preparation of as-built drawings
• Support construction administration, including reviewing plans and incorporating field updates

What You Will Bring:

• Minimum of 8 years of horizontal aviation design experience.
• Physically and mentally capable of performing all essential job functions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and drawings.
• Strong understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to respond professionally to inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and the business community.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD, including profiling, feature lines, 3D polylines, points, daylighting, and grading objects.
• Experience importing and working with survey data from various file types.
• Ability to perform volume calculations using surface models.
• Experience designing and developing:
  • Stormwater systems and pipe network profiles
  • Underdrain systems and profiles
  • Three-line profiles for runways and taxiways
• Knowledge of airport design standards, including layout of airport features and pavement markings in accordance with FAA Advisory Circulars (preferred)
• Ability to perform manual spot elevation calculations at intersections
• Familiarity with construction survey layout practices
• Ability to sit for extended periods and operate standard office equipment
• Occasional reaching and bending
• Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 40 pounds

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range $75,400 - $113,200 USD

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting askhr@woolpert.com.

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting recruiting@woolpert.com.

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.