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Job Description

AECOM Aviation team seeks a Senior Civil Aviation Design Engineer within the NY Metro Aviation Department. The Senior Design Engineer will deliver ongoing and future projects and mentor junior civil engineers. The focus for this role will be mainly centered in aviation projects and include airport pavement design, lighting, design of airport runway, taxiway, and site development along with aviation project management. Additional focus will be on airside work elements that included apron, taxi lane, hardstand and terminal pavements, aircraft utility connections, security fencing & blast wall, airfield access points.

The ideal candidate will be afforded the following:

• Opportunity to work on some of the most important and iconic aviation projects in world

• Upward growth potential with career trajectory in the technical and project management tracks

• Opportunity to collaborate with a world class aviation engineering team

Primary functions will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Senior technical resource to serve as technical advisor for team

• Provides specialized technical input to studies and design for staff's specific area of expertise.

• Develops study and design procedures to facilitate high-quality cost-effective work by others.

• Participates in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.

• Develops construction cost estimates and estimates of technical efforts for projects.

• Uses expertise in all steps of completing discipline component of PS&E package.

• Performs quality control review of design calculations or drawings.

• Prepares technical specification sections.

• Provides input to the development of engineering budget and schedule to meet requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering + 6 years of experience as an Aviation Designer with experience in apron, taxiway and runway design. or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

• Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of New York or New Jersey

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a design focus.

• 10+ years of aviation design experience

• Experience coordination civil apron designs with Passenger Boarding Bridge and Hydrant Fueling requirements

• Airfield drainage modeling

Additional Information

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $140,000.00 - $180,000.00.

About AECOM

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.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10121929

Business Line: Transportation

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Engineering

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc