Aviation Engineer
Your Opportunity
At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services for all phases of airport projects. We are professionals working together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Please join our team and help us keep communities connected!
Stantec is looking for an experienced aviation design engineer to join our team and provide ongoing aviation services across Alaska. The role of a Senior Aviation Engineer is to lead various airport engineering and planning projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports. You are an engineer of record and project manager; your opportunities are endless. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must. The ideal candidate will have a working relationship with our primary client, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities.
Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we'll take your career to new heights.
Your Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on aviation related projects.
- Prepare reports, develop project design elements including plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need.
- Collaborate closely with Regional Practice Leaders in other Business Lines.
- Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
- Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.
- Recent experience developing aviation projects for the State of Alaska is desired.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering
- Civil PE License in Alaska is required.
- 7+ years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering
- Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications
- Proficient in design of aviation/civil engineering projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, site grading and drainage.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.
- MS Office program experience, especially Word and Excel
Stantec offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, wellness program, paid vacation and holidays, stock purchase plan and pre-tax health plans.
Locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks or Wasilla, Alaska
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice