MacKay

Engineering

CivilProjectEngineerAviation

$105–130k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Civil Project Engineer - Aviation at MacKay. Skills: Aviation infrastructure design, Civil engineering, Project delivery. Design aviation infrastructure projects. Deliver aviation infrastructure projects”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality work; Help projects succeed; Produce high-quality engineering solutions; Shape communities

Industry & Context.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving

Eligibility Requirements

Pre-employment background check, Pre-employment drug screen, E-Verify participant

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Registered PE in Illinois, Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, 4-7 years aviation design, Bentley OpenRoads Designer/AutoCAD Civil 3D experience, Excellent computer skills, Excellent writing skills, Excellent communication skills, Excellent customer service skills, Experience mentoring engineers-in-training, Experience mentoring drafting technicians

Nice to Have

Experience with runways, Experience with taxiways, Experience with tarmacs, Experience with terminal sites

What You'll Do.

Design aviation infrastructure projects

Deliver aviation infrastructure projects

Implement technical designs

Ensure adherence to engineering standards

Contribute to innovative designs

Contribute to buildable designs

Mentor engineers-in-training

Prepare client communications

Drive project success

Provide design delivery

Provide technical delivery

Communicate with clients

Prepare engineering calculations

Prepare analysis reports

Ensure project timelines are met

Ensure deliverables are met

Coordinate with internal teams

Coordinate with clients

Coordinate with local agencies

Review survey reports

Review as-built drawings

Prepare technical reports

Prepare cost estimates

Stay current with industry standards

Stay current with best practices

Stay current with regulatory requirements

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teams; Project team collaboration

Communication Scope

Client communications; Technical reports

Process & Methodology

Project delivery

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