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Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will support the client's operational business units in documenting, analyzing, and recommending solutions/improvements to current and future operational challenges within the organization. The Senior Engineer will serve as a technical resource within an airport/aviation planning area, such as Landside, Terminal, or Airside. Conducts and manages technical studies, data analysis, and simulation of airport business/operations.

• Supports process improvement by coordinating with operational business units, identifying and documenting inefficiencies around the client's airside and terminal components, and providing improvement opportunities.
• Data collection and analysis of various aviation operational data such as:
  • Historic and upcoming flight schedules
  • Aerobahn - Airfield operations tracking (airfield and gate/stand monitoring)
  • TSA and CBP
  • Staffing, processing equipment usafe and utilization
  • Baggaging and handling 
  • Space occupancy
• Develop gated flight schedules for upcoming seasons
• Develop baseline gate/counter assignment/allocation for common-use facilities
• Prepare/Review/Lead studies and analysis on:
  • Improving operational efficiency and capability
  • Increasing operational capacity for the airport
  • Managing and reducing delays
  • OPerational changes due to construction, policy, safety, or other technical requirements that affect airport operations and business
• Simulation and modeling
  • Working knowledge of CAST Gate/Stand allocation and familiarity with Simo
  • Run gate utilization analysis and queueing analysis on passenger processing
  • Review other modeling/simulation work done by other entities or projects
• Field observations for data collection and information gathering on airport operations
• Reviews various studies' modeling methodology, assumptions, parameters, and sources
• Review functionality and operations of massing, stacking, conceptual layout plans
  • Review and preliminary concept drawings from an operational and functional perspective.
  • Provide recommendations on improvements and layouts on use of space on airside and in terminals
  • Provide sketches on layout or space allocation improvements for further analysis.
• Coordinates with commercial, operations, maintenance, and other stakeholders as needed to provide input, review results, or modify assumptions.
• Develops reports and presentations to stakeholders and airport management, as needed.

• 5-12 years of experience in airport planning, operations, simulation, and data analysis
• Proficient with MS Office and MS 365 products
• Experience in CAST or aircraft gate/stand allocation
• Experience with Simio or processing/flow simulation software
• Preferred experience with data and statistical software such as Python, R, SAS, etc.
• Preferred experience with analytical software such as Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, GIS, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, GIS, etc.
• Degree in industrial engineering, civil engineering, transportation planning, city/urban planning, architecture, aviation, business, operations research, or related technical field

Salary Range: $165,000 to $185,000 yearly

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Note:Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates based on business needs and final offer letter

Cordoba Corporation, Making a Difference

Cordoba Corporation is a leading civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our  employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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