Aviation Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary: 

Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of aviation facilities, infrastructure, and projects.  Tasks may include assisting with the design, concept development, and construction of facilities for the landing, take off, movement of aircraft on the ground, parking of airplanes on loading aprons, maintenance and repairs of areas, access roads from the city side to airport, terminals and handling of passengers, baggage, and freight.  Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.  
• Perform professional aviation engineering work and assist with conducting investigations and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate sustainable solutions with aviation engineering design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various environmental, surface, grading, pavement, leveling, hydrological, and drainage issues.
• Research databases regarding historical property land uses.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). 
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with airport authorities on Federally, State, regional, and locally funded airport improvement and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and adhere to professional conduct and KLJ’s policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 4+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior aviation design experience.

• Professional Engineer License required.

• Prior demonstrated knowledge and experience of FAA advisory circulars and procedures.

• Prior experience with FAA’s design software and procedures (FAARFIELD, COMFAA, OE/AAA).

• Knowledge of aviation engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. 

• Experience with airport planning, design, and construction management; including project involvement in a variety of landside and airside projects, rehabilitation and construction of airfield pavements, navigational aids, grading and drainage design, and storm-water management.

• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

• Knowledge with process and concepts for reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.  

• Knowledge of relevant aviation construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.

• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D or other applicable design software packages.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described represent 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. 

The employee is regularly required to:

• Sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, and crawl.
• Use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• Talk or hear and communicate clearly. 

The employee must:

• Be able to occasionally walk on uneven terrain up to two miles per day.
• Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and infrequently up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

What else you need to know  

This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive and other duties may be assigned. It is a description of the job as presently defined and is subject at any time to revision. This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed. 

At KLJ, we have a vested interest in the personal, financial, and professional goals of our employees. The salary for this position is expected to range between $80K-$120K annually (DOE). Factors that may be used to determine actual salary include education (or applicable experience), training, job location, competencies relevant to the role, and internal equity . We offer a competitive full suite benefit package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, performance bonus, 401k, employee stock ownership program and a flexible work environment that gives you options to support excelling both professionally and personally. The options available for the current year are described at  

All applicants must be authorized to work in the US, without employer-sponsorship. KLJ does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas and does not participate in any OPT training program. 

KLJ will not be partnering with third-party recruiters on this position. Please review our third-party recruiting policy at  

Position will be posted until filled.