Aviation Designer 1

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Aviation (infrastructure)

Join our team and take your career to new heights in the exciting world of aviation infrastructure. Our aviation project capabilities span the full spectrum-from securing funding and early-stage planning for existing airports to the construction of brand-new facilities. We proudly serve a diverse range of clients, including municipal and general aviation airports, small to medium hub airports, airlines, and airport tenants. With a comprehensive suite of planning, design, and construction services, we deliver seamless, cost-effective project coordination that drives real impact in the communities we serve. Be part of a team that's shaping the future of air travel, one project at a time.

Summary

As a key member of our aviation team, you'll be supporting the design and planning of projects ranging from small general aviation facilities to major international hubs. You'll gain hands-on experience in airport layout plans, master plans, and environmental assessments, while producing design documents using AutoCAD Civil 3D, conducting research and analysis, and contributing to public engagement efforts. We're looking for a recent graduate or early-career professional in civil or transportation engineering who's eager to learn, collaborate, and grow. In return, you'll join a people-first culture that values mentorship, continuous learning, and real-world impact, while enjoying competitive pay, great benefits, and work that truly takes off!

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software (AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPlan, FAARFIELD 2.0, ADIP/AGIS preferred) - Basic

Technical Expertise

• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks with oversight from others
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring

Teamwork

Team player who mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting. Collaborates, listens, takes direction well, and retains information provided. Is motivated to grow skills and helps the team.

Project Delivery

Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others:

• Engineer's design report
• Construction quantity calculations and cost estimates
• Project plans
• Project specifications
• Construction safety and phasing plans
• Airport Layout Plan development
• Other technical reports, memos, and design documents

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Basic understanding of budgets and schedules. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments, conducts basic monitoring of budget and schedule for simple project tasks.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrate basic familiarity with the following design codes:

• FAA advisory circulars
• FAA orders and engineering briefs
• State-specific standard specifications

Client Interaction

Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, and prepares meeting minutes.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy - work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
• Years of experience required: none
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: none

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• EIT/EI required (within 6 months of hire)
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, and use hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The position may include periodic site visits and inspection work on project sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.