Graduate Design Engineer, Civil - Transportation | Airfield/Airport Design
Are you a Graduate Civil Engineer who has a strong interest in transportation engineering, and more specifically within the aviation sector? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact, work on a variety of aviation projects, and be provided with challenges to continuously learn and expand your responsibilities? If you answered “yes”, then consider joining us as a Graduate Design Engineer with our Aviation team in Milwaukee!
As a member of our employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline professionals, you will work alongside Civil Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and Planners to provide engineering expertise at airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international hub airports, and military bases. You will be responsible for preparing detailed drawings using AutoCAD, frequently performing calculations for project dimensions and elevations, computing and tabulating quantities, and performing preliminary surveys and construction administration duties as needed.
As shown by our extensive portfolio, you will get your career off the ground by contributing to a variety of project opportunities, including the rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements.
For this opportunity we are seeking qualified candidates who currently or plan to reside within a regular commuting distance of our MKE / Wauwatosa, WI. The selected candidate will be provided with a flexible hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote) work arrangement.
Note: The selected candidate must complete and pass all background and security requests required by state and/or federal agencies responsible for aviation operations as a condition of employment.
Required Qualifications
Advantageous Qualifications
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.
*Pre-Employment Screening*
Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.
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