Job Description

Job Location PHILADELPHIA - PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year

Urban Engineers is seeking a motivated and technically strong Civil Engineer in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions to join our Aviation Department. This position will support the planning, design, and construction of airfield and landside infrastructure projects across the country. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to take on Deputy Project Manager responsibilities, assisting with client coordination, task management, and mentoring junior staff while developing toward a full Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering design for airfield/site layout, grading, profiles, earthwork analyses and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design, pavement design and maintenance, construction safety and phasing, aircraft layouts and modeling, storm water management design, erosion and sediment control design, utility coordination and design, environmental permitting, and preparation of construction plans, specifications, schedules, design reports, and cost estimates.
• Provide construction phase services including shop drawing review, responding to contractor questions (RFIs), and construction inspection.
• Complete designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for preparation of construction plans related to airport development and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist Project Managers in preparing technical proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and client presentations.
• Prepare construction specifications for airport development projects per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 and State requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and review design work for accuracy and quality control.
• Organize and manage workload to meet budget and schedule deadlines.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads) to prepare high-quality design deliverables

Requirements

• Required:
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited Program
  • Minimum of 4 years of design experience in Engineering and Construction projects, with at least 3 years of direct design experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or Revit software in design.
  • EIT certification and the ability to pass the PE exam within one year.
• Preferred:
  • Master of Science (MS) Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state
  • Prior aviation or transportation infrastructure design experience.
  • Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, state DOT standards, and municipal permitting processes.

Note to Applicants:

Please include a resume highlighting experience in engineering design for aviation or site development in the areas below:

• Airfield or site design and layout

• Stormwater management and drainage design

• Utility layout and design

• Development of grading, earthwork, profiles, and sections on projects

• Design to FAA, DOT, or military standards

Benefits of working at Urban:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Fully Remote, Hybrid, or Office-based flexibility
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K and company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
• Vacation Buy-back Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development
• Certification Bonus

Apply today!

Pay Rate: $90,000 - $120,000 / year

Location(s): Northeast/Mid-Atlantic | Remote | Hybrid

About Urban: -LH

Our culture is built around our people. Voted a top workplace by our employees, we are committed to advancing careers and providing a foundation for professional growth. Urban offers a wide range of health, welfare, and financial benefits to our employees, as well as career development through our own Urban Training Institute, tuition assistance program, and certification incentives.

Founded in 1960, Urban provides services for buildings, ports, transit, railroads, airports, bridges, and highways. We specialize in engineering design, environmental, planning, construction services, and program management. By providing innovation, technical excellence, and on-time performance, we create value for a proud Urban family.

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

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