Airport Designer

Associated Engineering Group of Companies

$100K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Engineer with relevant Canadian engineering association
  • 10+ years of experience in Civil Engineering, particularly in aviation
  • Demonstrated capability in project management and business development
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver's license, with willingness to travel across Canada

Responsibilities

  • Lead proposal preparation, design, cost estimation, and contract documentation
  • Manage project phases from concept to construction while overseeing client relationships
  • Ensure projects meet budget and schedule requirements
  • Serve as primary contact for client communications related to projects
  • Coordinate a cross-disciplinary project team for major aviation projects
  • Mentor engineers and technologists to enhance team performance
  • Foster collaboration within the team and with other disciplines

Benefits

  • Flexible/hybrid work arrangements
  • Market competitive salaries with annual reviews
  • Matching company pension program increasing over time
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Fitness allowance and mental health support services
  • Generous paid vacation and industry-leading sick leave
  • Paid time off during December holidays
  • Support for professional development with mentoring and paid development hours
  • Engagement in social activities and community volunteering opportunities
  • Office location convenient to public transit
Full Job Description
The opportunity

Associated Engineering, a proudly Canadian, Employee-owned Company is seeking an experienced and dedicated Airport Designer to join our team in our Calgary office. In this role the successful candidate will have experience engaging with clients directly in providing innovative design solutions in the aviation sector. Our current project portfolio includes major airfield expansion projects across Western Canada and the North. You will lead with a forward-thinking approach that promotes a team environment to improve overall group performance and client service. You will provide technical expertise on projects for public and private sector clients with a focus on aviation related projects.

What we offer:
  • Flexible/hybrid working arrangements, depending on position
  • Market competitive salaries, with annual reviews
    • Matching company pension program, increasing over time
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
    • Health/dental/vision coverage,
    • Fitness allowance,
    • Employee and family assistance programs
    • Mental health supports
  • Paid time off so that you can recharge including:
    • Generous paid vacation,
    • Paid office closure over December holiday break
    • Industry leading paid sick time
    • Parental leave top up program
  • Ongoing support for your professional development and growth
    • Active Young Professional group
    • Formal mentoring programs
    • Paid professional development hours
    • Capacity building seminars
  • Opportunities to participate in social club activities and events
    • Company-wide social events
    • Regular lunch-and-learns
    • Community volunteer opportunities
    • An office that is walking distance from Crowfoot Train Station.

What you'll be doing:
  • Providing a leadership role in the preparation of proposals, designs, cost estimates, specifications, and contract documents, as well as participating in scheduling, budgeting, tendering, contract administration, and inspection.
  • Advancing projects through the concept, design, and construction phases; managing existing clients; and developing new clients.
  • Delivering projects on budget and within identified schedules.
  • Acting as a contact for all project-related client communications.
  • Leading a multi-disciplinary project team to undertake major aviation projects.
  • Mentoring and coaching a team of engineers and technologists.
  • Engaging in a collaborative work environment with your team as well as other disciplines and offices.

Does this sound like you?
  • Registered as a Professional Engineer with any of the following: APEGA, PEGBC, NAPEG, Engineers Yukon, or eligible for registration.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Civil Engineering for public and private sector clients with a focus on the aviation sector.
  • Proven project management and business development experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel throughout Canada.

What's next? Ready to make an impact? Join a company that values your ideas, invests in your growth, and empowers you to shape the future. Apply today!

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