Civil Site Engineer - Aviation

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Civil Site Engineer – Aviation to join our Aviation Team in Coral Springs, FL or Miami, FL. The role involves supporting the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction, assisting with aviation infrastructure projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Aid in developing preliminary site layouts, grading, drainage, utility, pavement, and infrastructure designs while preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and specifications
• Contribute to the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking areas, and support facilities
• Engage in engineering analyses and support identifying and resolving technical issues while ensuring designs align with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in field visits and construction observations to gain practical project experience
• Develop familiarity with FAA, state, and local aviation design standards and assist in applying regulatory requirements
• Perform periodic field observations during construction to document project progress, verify work generally conforms to design plans and specifications, review erosion and sediment control measures, and communicate observations to the project team
• Support construction administration activities by preparing field reports, documenting site conditions with photographs, attending progress meetings, tracking installed quantities, and coordinating with contractors, clients, and project managers throughout construction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, water resources, aviation, or a related discipline required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, pavement, or site design principles
• Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Desire to learn aviation engineering and work on complex infrastructure projects
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Qualifications

• Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required

Skills

• Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Benefits

• Exposure to a diverse mix of aviation projects, helping shape the infrastructure that keeps airports operating safely, efficiently, and seamlessly
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, and technical specialists to deliver solutions spanning airfield improvements, terminal developments, landside enhancements, and critical support facilities
• Expand your expertise through meaningful project experience while contributing to airport environments that improve operational performance, strengthen safety, and elevate the traveler experience

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000 Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

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