Civil Construction Engineering I

Job Description As part of a design team, the primary responsibilities of the Engineer, Airports are small and large airport infrastructure planning and design, stormwater design and permitting, pavement evaluations, airfield pavement designs, site and facilities design, commercial and airport site development layouts, utility system design, and related services. Duties also include generating engineering reports, construction plans, preparation of project specifications, assembling permit applications (City, County, and State) and providing engineering oversight during construction. This position is based in AVCON's Columbia, South Carolina office.

Assists in the various design elements to complete a project, component, or system with other team members with clear and specific objectives involving conventional types of plans, surveys, investigations, structures, and/or equipment.

Assists in the preparation of complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and engineer estimates including the collection, assembling, and organizing of project data.

Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments; Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work; works on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects using time efficiently to stay within budget and deliver on time.

Assists in the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.

Assists with proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.

Interacts and collaborates with clients, contractors, and other project team members.

Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/project.

Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.

• Aviation, Transportation, or Site Development background, preferred.
• Construction administration experience, desired.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Familiarity with North Carolina airport community, desired.

Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments with minimal supervision.

Ability to maintain confidentially and protect privileged client information and documents appropriately.

Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.

Knowledge of correct English usage including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Valid drivers' license and maintenance of satisfactory driving record.

South Carolina Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer in Training (EIT) with ability to obtain licensure within 36 months of hire.

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

TOOL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

As dictated by client site protocol, candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses and shields, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

AVCON expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. AVCON) serves the aviation, facilities, transportation, and development industries and employs over 130 professionals with expertise in all aspects of aviation planning and design; civil, structural, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing engineering; fire protection design; traffic planning and highway design; and a full array of design and construction support services. AVCON has built its reputation on delivering innovative and practical engineering solutions to clients, blending economic, sustainable, and technological elements into each project. Whether working on a building facility, roadway, or airfield, AVCON offers high-level technical expertise based on more than three decades of hands-on experience ensuring the job is done right the first time. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, AVCON explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.