[Hiring] Aviation/Airport Engineer @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking a highly skilled and experienced civil engineer with a background in airfield and landside design and construction to join our Aviation Civil Engineering team in Tampa, Florida.

In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of airport infrastructure through the planning, design, and delivery of complex airfield and landside improvement projects. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of aviation professionals who are passionate about creating innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions for airports of all sizes—including major commercial hubs and military installations. This position has an option to be a remote position.

You will play a vital role in the development of airfield and landside planning and design for airport improvement projects. Join a team of passionate aviation planners and engineers who are dedicated to delivering innovative iconic aviation projects. Our experience spans several decades and includes landside and airside projects at all types of airports, large and small alongside many military installations.

AECOM is recognized as a leader in airfield design, nationally and worldwide. This is an opportunity to be involved with AECOM aviation projects in Florida and across the US. You will join a team of dedicated aviation planners and engineers delivering iconic aviation projects.

The AECOM Florida Aviation Team currently has assignments across the state at airports ranging from large hubs to general aviation facilities, including:

• Tampa International Airport
• Orlando International Airport
• Palm Beach International Airport
• Gainesville Regional Airport
• Punta Gorda Airport
• Numerous others

There has never been a better time to join AECOM.

Job Summary:

• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
• Develop civil airfield design and construction improvement documents.
• Coordinate with planning and design team members, contractors, and sub-consultants for ongoing planning, design, and construction projects.
• Perform aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports.
• Involved with projects from start to completion including planning, design, and construction administration of airports, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans.
• Collaborating and/or coordinating with delivery teams consisting of multi-disciplined design engineers and technicians.
• AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager duties.
• Analyze GIS data, client as-builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information, and data needed for project development.
• Supervise, coordinate, and produce several projects concurrently.
• Establish positive client relationships.
• Coordinate with clients, funding agencies, state aviation officials, FAA, and local permit agencies.
• Includes regular site visits during the design and construction phases of airport improvement projects throughout the State of Florida.

Qualifications

• Minimum: BS Civil Engineering
• 2 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design-related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Preferred: Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D Design
• Experience in airport improvements from planning through the design and construction phase
• Experience and knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Design and Engineering Standards
• EI preferably State of Florida

Requirements

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not an option for this position.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• 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, employee stock purchase plan