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Why DOWL?
DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.
Aviation (infrastructure)
Join our team and take your career to new heights in the exciting world of aviation infrastructure. Our aviation project capabilities span the full spectrum; from securing funding and early-stage planning for existing airports to the construction of brand-new facilities. We proudly serve a diverse range of clients, including municipal and general aviation airports, small to medium hub airports, airlines, and airport tenants. With a comprehensive suite of planning, design, and construction services, we deliver seamless, cost-effective project coordination that drives real impact in the communities we serve. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of air travel, one project at a time.
DOWL provides a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and financial well-being of our full-time employees and their families. DOWL offers a High Deductible Health Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) (including employer contribution). Other benefits include flexible spending account, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, dependent care account, employee assistance program, a 401(k) plan with discretionary employer contributions for matching, profit sharing, student debt repayment, paid time off, paid holidays. Paid Time Off (PTO) accrues at a minimum of 16 days per year and accruals being on first day of employment. Employees also receive nine paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For more details and eligibility please visit Careers - DOWL.
The salary range for this position is $90,895.77 - $136,343.66.
In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.
Summary
This is a full-time, regular position to assist with comprehensive airport related engineering and design of airport improvement projects and other airport and aviation related projects such as airport layout plans, airport master plans, aviation system plans, and airport environmental assessments at airports ranging from small general aviation to commercial international airports. Work includes design, plan production, AutoCAD Civil 3D design, research, analysis, technical writing, public involvement assistance, and associated design services primarily for airport projects, but sometimes also for other transportation and community planning and design projects. All airport design and planning efforts must be completed in accordance with applicable FAA regulations, requirements, orders, and advisory circulars.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Proficient
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, FAARFIELD 2.0, ADIP/AGIS preferred) - Developing

Technical Expertise

• Intermediate understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs moderately complex design tasks independently
• Effectively divides projects into individual tasks
• Leads technical effort on small projects
• Performs quality control on basic deliverables

Teamwork
Team player who is able to follow on large, complex projects and lead a small team on simple tasks. Anticipates the needs of other technical disciplines and takes responsibility for results.
Project Delivery
Produces the following independently:

• Engineer's design report
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Project plans
• Project specifications
• Construction safety and phasing plans
• Airport Layout Plan development
• Other technical reports, memos, and design documents

Understanding Budget and Schedule
Strong understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Demonstrates ability to predict and deliver individual tasks within a set level of effort. Consistently meets budget and schedule expectations on projects.
Industry Standards and Regulations
Proficiently select from and employ the following design codes:

• FAA advisory circulars
• FAA orders and engineering briefs
• State-specific standard specifications

Client Interaction
Frequent client communications. Resolves issues on small projects. Attends client meetings. Consistently uses situationally appropriate communication tools (e.g., email versus phone versus in-person).
Other
Other duties as assigned.
Level of Work/Accountability
Performs moderate to advanced levels of technical work on larger and more complex projects as assigned. Operates with a moderate level of autonomy. Work is reviewed by others. May assist with some project management tasks.
Supervisory Duties
None
Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
• Years of experience required: 4 years
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 3 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE required
• Driving is an essential job function or a valid driver's license is required to support legitimate business purposes

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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