Job Description

Overview

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AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Airfield Design Engineer to be a technical design leader for engineering design projects. You'll play a key role in delivering major airfield improvements at projects in Chicago, Cleveland, and other hub airports. As an airport design engineer, you will be involved with developing the design, and providing construction support with the Chicago aviation team. AECOM is recognized as a leader in airfield designs nationally and worldwide. Join AECOMs dynamic aviation business and contribute to high-impact projects in the Great Lakes region, and throughout the U.S. You'll collaborate with a dedicated group of aviation planners and engineers delivering some of the nations most iconic and innovative airport developments.

How Youll Contribute

• Develop civil airfield planning, design and construction improvement documents, working with experienced aviation planning and design staff.
• Ongoing collaboration with planning and design team members, contractors, and subconsultants for ongoing planning, design, and construction projects.
• Lead the development of airfield design drawings and seal drawings.
• Perform a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for Commercial Air Service Airports.
• Assist in the planning and monitoring of small and large multi-discipline projects involving design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Drives projects from inception to final delivery in the planning, design, and construction administration of airports, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans.
• Collaborating and/or coordinating delivery teams consisting of multi-discipline design engineers and technicians.
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager duties.
• Analyze client as-builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information and data needed for project development.
• Mentor and develop staff, provide leadership and an environment which encourages teamwork, initiative and growth.
• Direct and support the production of multiple projects in parallel.
• Develops and nurtures positive, solution-focused client relationships.
• Ensure seamless coordination with stakeholders including clients, funding agencies, the FAA, state aviation officials, and permitting authorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Civil Engineering or related field
• 8 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Illinois Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain in 12 months.

Preferred:

• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D Design.
• Experience with the design of airfield projects from planning and construction phase
• Proficient and experienced in FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Design and Engineering Standards.

Additional Information

• Relocation is available for this position
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $130,000.00 - $180,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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