Civil Engineer III - Aviation

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

We are currently seeking a Civil Engineer III - Aviation to join our Infrastructure - Aviation & Design Team at our office in Indianapolis, IN. 

The professional in this role is focused on aviation design, however, no prior aviation design experience is required. We are looking for a professional with grit and eagerness to learn the specific engineering discipline to join our join, apply now if this applies to you! 

CHA's architects envision buildings that will have a lasting impact by providing architectural design, interior design and planning that is focused on the people who will live, work, learn, grow and expand their horizons in these spaces. Our architects and designers seek to create high-quality, collaborative designs that stress innovation grounded in careful listening to functional needs and tailored to culture and specific organizational needs. At CHA, architects and engineers work together to create solutions that endure in the built environment.

The Civil Engineer III - Aviation conducts the aviation design improvement/development, implementation, and technical analysis of various systems to implement new products, or changes to an existing scheme, to suit individual client needs. At CHA, the professional in this role works on multiple projects in a timely and cost-effective manner to meet client, contractual and company requirements.

More specifically, the Civil Engineer III - Aviation works on aviation airfields, aviation landslides such as parking lots and roadways, airport facilities, and construction/project administration duties. This individual monitors the progress and performance of the project and acts immediately to resolve operational problems, minimize delays, recognize technical discrepancies in analytical results, and make appropriate corrections. 

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you’ll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your “why” at CHA!

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Minimum 3 years' related engineering experience required
• Aviation experience preferred
• Airfield drainage pavement design/lighting experience, land site design, taxiway design experience a plus but not required 
• Proficient in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, etc.)
• Understands QA/QC procedures
• Effective verbal and written communication skills 
• Desire to work in a collaborative team environment, willingness to assist senior staff, eager to learn, coachable 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software required
• Participation in a professional engineering society/organization preferred

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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