Civil Engineer - Aviation

Kimley-Horn - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Dallas, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Kimley-Horn's Dallas office is seeking a Civil Engineer with over 4 years of experience to join their Aviation team. This role involves preparing analysis reports for airport planning, design, and construction, while also managing project tasks and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position emphasizes maintaining high-quality plans and monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules, providing an exciting opportunity to work closely with industry professionals and build meaningful relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, project design, and permitting.
• Coordinate construction activities and collaborate with team members.
• Contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain a high degree of quality in plans and check the work of others.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.

Requirements

• 4+ years of aviation engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAAR Field Design Software.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation experience.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong desire and passion to engage with clients in solving project problems.
• Ability to work in a team, collaborating with and mentoring junior staff.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous 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.