Aviation Design EIT
Woolpert
$65,800 - $82,300 / year
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Description
At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.
As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
JOB SUMMARY:
Supports engineering projects within Aviation Design under the direction of a Professional Engineer. Assist with preparation of planning documents, engineering reports, plans, specifications, and estimates for projects. This is a full-time position based out of our Indianapolis, IN office location. Working in a hybrid capacity out of this office is required.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assists with planning and execution of preparation of Construction plans, contract documents, technical specifications, and various technical reports.
- Assist with calculating estimated quantities, preparing preliminary rough order of magnitude (ROM) cost estimates, and engineering estimates for construction.
- Review existing documents, such as record drawings (as-builts), design reports, final reports, utility reports/maps, relevant regulatory permits, and previous surveys, for the incorporation into active design assignments.
- Apply standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data. Recognize and resolve discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related steps or processes.
- Perform engineering computations, conduct evaluations, design analysis, and design development.
- Utilize knowledge gained as the basis for increasing responsibilities over time.
- Conduct field investigations and observe construction activities to ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
- Utilize engineering software and tools to analyze data, create designs, and prepare technical reports.
- Works as a member of a project team in the development of data and/or applications.
- Maintain thorough documentation of project activities, including field notes, design changes, and progress reports.
- Learn and adhere to project/company specific QA procedures.
- Continue professional development through ongoing education and participation in industry-related activities.
- Serve as a field engineer during construction of a project, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to travel as needed up to 25%.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- No experience required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Solid understanding of engineering principles, field investigations, construction observations, and the application of advanced engineering techniques.
- Ability to participate in field investigations.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret basic scientific, technical, financial, and legal documents.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries from clients, regulatory agencies, and/or members of the business community.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for both internal and external relationships.
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills.
- Knowledge of discipline-related software applications.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations in these sectors.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability and willingness to engage in continuous learning and professional development.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- 1 year of relevant engineering experience preferred.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, OR TRAINING:
- Engineer in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Observe and document construction activities.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
- Occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance.
- Frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
Benefits You Will Love
Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:
- Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
- Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
- Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
- Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
- Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!
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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/
Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Benefits
- dental insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- professional development
- sick leave
About this role
Woolpert's Aviation Design team is looking for an Engineer in Training to support project delivery across planning, design, and construction phases. You'll work under the direction of licensed engineers on tasks including preparation of construction documents, technical specifications, cost estimates, and engineering reports. The role involves field investigations, construction observation, data analysis using engineering software, and coordination with project teams—work that will build your foundation in aviation infrastructure while you progress toward full licensure.
This position suits someone with a bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering who is ready to apply classroom knowledge to real projects. While no prior experience is required, the role values problem-solving ability, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn industry standards and software tools. You'll travel up to 25% and work hybrid from the Indianapolis office, with occasional field work and construction site visits that require physical activity like climbing and lifting.
Woolpert emphasizes career development and offers a path toward ownership through their Principal program, along with standard benefits including flexible time off, health coverage, and professional development support. The salary range is $65,800–$82,300 depending on your background.
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