Civil Engineer

Civil Engineer (2-5 Years of Experience)

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As part of a design team, the primary responsibilities include small and large airport infrastructure planning and design, stormwater design and permitting, pavement evaluations, airfield pavement designs, site and facilities design, commercial and airport site development layouts, utility system design, and related services. Duties also include generating engineering reports, construction plans, project specifications, assembling permit applications (City, County, and State) and providing engineering oversight during construction.

This position is based in AVCON's Wilmington, North Carolina office.

• Assists in the various design elements to complete a project with clear objectives.
• Assists in the preparation of complete project documentation to include plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Evaluates, selects, and adapts standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to project assignments.
• Plans and coordinates detailed aspects of engineering work for multiple projects.
• Assists in the preparation of project scopes, tasks, budgets, and schedules.
• Assists with proposals including bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
• Receives general direction on key objectives while receiving guidance when necessary.
• Interacts and collaborates with clients, contractors, and other project team members.
• Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments/project.
• Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 2-5 years’ experience;
  Aviation, Transportation, or Site Development background preferred.
• Construction administration experience desired.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

• Strong working knowledge of the FAA Advisory Circulars and federal/state funding.
• Familiarity with the North Carolina airport community desired.
• Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect privileged client information.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure of heavy deadlines.
• Knowledge of correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• North Carolina Professional Engineer licensure or Engineer in Training (EIT) with ability to obtain licensure within 36 months of hire.

Work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Site visits may occasionally take place in an outdoor environment.

The employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit for long periods, and occasionally stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to forty (40) pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Candidate will be required to utilize proper personal protective equipment including but not limited to gloves, sleeves, leather protectors, hard hats, safety vests, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes, covers, helmets/hoods, and any additional tools required for the task at hand.

AVCON, INC. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AVCON complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Benefits are available to eligible employees. Please refer to our Benefits section to learn more about the potential benefits you may be eligible to receive with this position.