Structural Engineer, Aviation

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for a talented Structural Engineer with specialized experience in aviation projects, particularly within airport environments. This engineer will play a pivotal role in the design management and implementation for various airport facilities and infrastructure.

Parsons is the premier choice for world-class aviation design, engineering, and construction services. More than 450 airports in 40 countries have counted on us to plan, construct, enhance, and sustain their landside and airside infrastructure—totaling more than $175 billion in construction value. We have worked on some of the largest International airports around the world! 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and analyzing structural systems for airport terminals, hangars, control towers, runway structures, bridges, and other aviation-related facilities.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in design management, including overseeing design consulting teams, developing project scopes, schedules, budgets.
• Conducting structural assessments, feasibility studies, and providing recommendations based on industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Periodic Reporting and project updates/findings and  presentation to the senior staffs
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including architects, MEP engineers, and project managers to integrate structural designs into overall project plans.
• Managing design consultants to ensure quality and adherence to project timelines.
• Coordinating with stakeholders including airport authorities, architects, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Developing project specifications, drawings, and construction documents in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Performing structural calculations, simulations, and analyses using software tools and manual methods as required.
• Participating in meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities to discuss project requirements, progress, and approvals.
• Providing technical support during construction, including responding to RFIs, reviewing shop drawings, and conducting site inspections to ensure structural integrity and compliance.
• Familiarity with airport safety and security standards, FAA grants, and related regulatory requirements is highly desirable

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, with eligibility to obtain licensure in TX
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering, with a focus on aviation or airport projects.
• Proficiency in structural analysis
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards (e.g., ACI, AISC, IBC) as they apply to aviation structures.
• Experience with BIM software is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Project Management experience.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 75 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in diverse, collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see new possibilities.

Salary Range: 

$70,500.00 - $145,800.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!