AECOM

Civil Engineering Discipline Lead, Aviation

AECOM$90K — $130K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required;
  • 8 years of relevant civil engineering experience or equivalent education;
  • Valid US Driver's License for site visits and compliance;
  • US Citizenship required for project security clearance;
  • Ability to pass client-required background checks.

Responsibilities

  • Lead civil engineering design for airport projects, such as runways and terminals;
  • Provide technical leadership and expert guidance in aviation civil engineering;
  • Plan and oversee design processes related to airfield layout and drainage;
  • Prepare and review construction documents including plans and specifications;
  • Coordinate utility design and ensure environmental compliance;
  • Utilize Civil 3D and design tools to generate engineering plans;
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and oversee junior staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage;
  • Life, AD&D, and disability benefits;
  • Paid time off and various leave options;
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources;
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Civil Engineering Discipline Leader to support aviation design management in our Hunt Valley, Maryland office within the Transportation Aviation Business Line. This role supports the delivery of airport and airfield projects focused on safety, compliance, improvements, and expansion, spanning the full project lifecycle from planning through construction. The role includes design, coordination, and construction support for a wide range of airport infrastructure projects, while also providing technical leadership and mentorship within the civil engineering team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: - Leading civil engineering design efforts for airport development projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, and related facilities - Providing technical leadership and serving as a subject matter expert within the aviation civil engineering group - Planning and overseeing design activities, including airfield layout, site grading, drainage, pavement design, and stormwater management - Preparing and reviewing construction documents, including plans, specifications (FAA AC 150/5370-10), schedules, design reports, and cost estimates - Coordinating utility design, environmental permitting, and regulatory compliance - Using Civil 3D and other design tools to develop and review engineering plans and calculations - Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, clients, utilities, and regulatory agencies - Serving as task leader, providing oversight, mentorship, and guidance to engineers, designers, and CAD staff - Resolving complex technical challenges and making independent engineering decisions - Supporting construction activities, including shop drawing reviews, responding to contractor inquiries, and performing inspections Qualifications Minimum: - Bachelor's of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering degree and 8 years of related civil experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education - Valid US Driver's License required to visit project sites, clients, and other AECOM offices. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review - US Citizenship required due to the projects associated with this position - As a condition of employment, candidate must pass client required background check(s) Preferred: - Experience in airport or airfield civil engineering design, a solid understanding of FAA standards, and the ability to lead projects and teams in a collaborative environment. - Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients and collaborate with internal teams. - Advanced Experience using AutoCAD/Civil 3D design software - Experience in performing construction administration and inspection - Advanced Experience with Microsoft Office Software - Ability to work in both office and field (construction) environments Additional Information - Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position - Relocation is not available for this position At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. 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.

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AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
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