Project Engineer, Aviation and Airfield Design

Position Overview

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting‑edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a Project Engineer to join our dynamic Aviation team in Utah. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and technical execution of aviation and airfield infrastructure projects. This position involves leading the preparation of construction documents, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of airfield design, FAA guidelines, and civil engineering principles.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

• 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 Auto Desk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop engineering and design documents.
• Participates in firm-wide quality initiatives. Potentially serves as a field engineer during the construction of a project. Performs 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.
• Assigns tasks to and coordinates the work of Engineers I and II.
• Performs moderate design tasks and prepares portions of project documents.
• Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements of projects.
• Edits specifications and prepares final requirements of projects for review and decisions by senior engineers.
• Performs research and investigations for project schedule and budget non‑compliance.

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering
• 3+ years related experience in airfield design
• Registered as a Professional Engineer
• Expertise in Auto Desk Civil 3D and AutoCAD software
• Familiar with FAA Design Advisory Circulars and able to implement them in design

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation:
  Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• 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, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Woolpert, Inc. is a cutting-edge national architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm that delivers value to clients by blending site and architectural design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications. Woolpert is certified as an Employer of Choice by Great Place To Work®. We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal‑oriented, and career‑minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields.

Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

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Base pay offered may vary…