Airport Engineer, Nebraska/Iowa
Kirkham Michael
Design, analyze, and manage airport projects for public/private clients.
17 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years), Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Urbandale, IA
Onsite
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Design
Construction engineering
Civil engineering
Environmental services
Land surveying
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Land Surveying
Construction Engineering
Structural Inspection
Environmental Services
Stormwater Management
Green Infrastructure
Water Resources
Role
What you would be doing
drawing prep
design tasks
cadd work
permit prep
spec editing
computations
- Prepares drawings and visual aids
- Performs moderate design tasks and prepares portions of project documents
- Assists on other tasks such as preparation of permit applications, material testing, CADD work, filing air space studies
- Edits specifications
- Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
- Performs research and investigations
- Collects data and gathers information or documents
- Observes construction activities and/or basic survey services and completes accompanying reports
- Performs standard computations or analysis
What you bring
faa consulting
autocad
microstation
arcgis
communication
pe license
- Previous consulting experience on FAA and/or DOT projects in the Central Region is a plus
- Software experience should include AutoCAD and/or Microstation. Familiarity with ArcGIS is preferred.
- Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills. Represents the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
- 1-5 years of experience in airport planning, design, and general civil engineering
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering; P.E. license is preferred
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Company
Overview
Founded 1946
Company Origins
The company was established in 1946 by two U.S. Army Corps engineers, marking the beginning of its legacy in infrastructure projects.
1957
Midwest Pioneers
One of the Midwest's first firms to adopt computer-based engineering analysis, setting the stage for modern technical solutions.
300 Strong
Employee-Owned Firm
Grown into a thriving, employee-owned enterprise with more than 300 dedicated professionals.
Top 400
Design Firm Ranking
Consistently ranked among America’s top 400 design firms for innovation and excellence in engineering.
- Takes on high‑impact infrastructure, municipal, structural, environmental and land‑development projects, from diverging diamond interchanges to water systems and hazardous-waste planning.
- Designed Iowa’s first diverging diamond interchange and led major utility haul‑route assessments and drone‑based structural inspections.
- Early FAA-approved operator of commercial drones, enabling advanced inspections like high‑mast light tower surveys for Kansas DOT.
- Expanded regionally with offices in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, South Dakota—and soon Oklahoma—supporting growth across the Midwest and Southwest.
- Delivered the Southeast Connector in Des Moines—its largest transportation project at $185 million over nearly twenty years.
- We avoid, minimize, and mitigate environmental impacts throughout conceptualization, construction, and completion of a project
- We keep schedules and budgets on track while fostering environmental stewardship
- Avoid, minimize and mitigate environmental impacts through careful planning during design and construction
- Use green infrastructure and best management practices such as stormwater treatment trains, permeable pavements, detention/retention systems, and MS4 improvements
- Commitment to minimizing environmental impact embedded across project lifecycle from concept to completion
- Offices in four states (Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota) with Oklahoma coming soon—regional focus on environmental services
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