Aviation Planner

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office is seeking an engineer or landside planner with 5+ years of experience to join their aviation team. This is not a remote position. Our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth, and we are looking for a creative, driven individual to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market.

In this role you will manage project production, interface directly with clients, serve as a trusted advisor, mentor staff, and help grow our Aviation team.

• Contribute to the production and delivery of multi-modal transportation system planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting at airports and seaports.
• Support all steps of an aviation planning project, including data gathering and needs identification, goals setting and visioning, development of recommended strategies and design concepts, prioritization and cost estimating, and development of technical and public-facing documentation and presentations.

• 5+ years of work experience as an aviation planner.
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field.
• PE or AICP Certification preferred.
• Strong writing/verbal skills.
• Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator).
• Working knowledge of GIS/Arc View.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients, and employees are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees.

We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness:
  Student loan matching in our 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development:
  Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits:
  New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.