Aviation Engineering Desinger

Engineering Designer II

Salt Lake City, UT

Position Summary 

This position is primarily responsible for performing engineering functions specific to aviation/airfield design under the direction of a Professional Engineer.

Essential Functions

• Performs engineering computations, conducts evaluations, design analyses, and design development.
• Prepares reports, recommendations, and opinions for approval by a supervising Professional Engineer.
• Applies standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related steps or processes.
• Works as a member of a project team in the development of data and/or applications.
• Acts as a technical advisor to technical staff.
• Uses AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop engineering and design documents.
• Participates in firm-wide quality initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• The following essential functions of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.
  • Build 2D and 3D models from a variety of information sources following company standards.
  • Design or redesign complex layouts and drawings from general written or verbal specifications.
  • Communicate with design team about concepts, data, and specific needs associated with the completion of design deliverables.
  • Manages personal task assignments and adheres to project scope of work, schedule and budget on all assigned tasks.
  • Performs basic calculations to analyze and design civil system components using Civil 3D.
  • Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
  • Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
  • Performs a variety of tasks, which may include analyzing proposed project solutions to ensure structural reliability, resource efficiency and cost effectiveness.
  • Oversee preparation of as-built plans.
  • Support construction administration and observation efforts including reviewing drawings and making changes based on field input from Construction Managers.

Qualifications:

• Must be mentally and physically capable of performing all essential duties required of the position.

Must be able to read, analyze and interpret basic technical documents.

• Must be able to apply mathematical concepts.
• Must have average verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
• Must be able to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
• Must have Microsoft Office suite skills.
• Must possess a highly proficient expertise in AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD software. This includes profiling, feature lines, 3D polylines, points, daylighting, and grading objects.
• Familiarity with FAA Design Advisory Circulars a plus.
• Must have eight (8) years related experience.
• Input survey data from various file types.
• Create volume calculations from two surface models.
• Layout airport features based on FAA Advisory Circulars.
• Layout Pavement markings for runways and taxiways based on FAA Advisory Circulars
• Create a storm design and profiles in pipe networks.
• Create underdrain design and profiles in pipe networks.
• Create 3-line profiles for taxiways or runways.
• Hand calculates spots elevations at intersections.
• Familiar with construction survey layout.
• Resulting Physical Qualifications:
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally reach and bend.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Unlimited vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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