Aviation Planner

Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office is seeking a engineer or landside planner with 4+ years of experience to join their Aviaiton team! This is not a remote position.

our Fort Lauderdale Aviation team has experienced sustained practice growth. The team is seeking someone creative and driven to manage airport landside planning and implementation projects for a growing team serving a strong market. this is a great opportunity for someone looking to not only manage project production and directly interfac with our clients, but become a trusted advisor to our clients, mentor younger staff, and help grow our Aviation team.

Project experiences will be diverse, as we provide services to both the public and private sectors. You will perform a variety of tasks, supporting various project managers and collaborating with team members. Responsibilities may include:

• Land use/comprehensive planning
• Urban design
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Advisory Circulars and Orders
• Zoning/development codes, design guidelines
• Prepare planning and land use studies and varied technical information 
• Community and public outreach

• 4+ years of work experience in a related field
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
• PE or AICP Certification preferred
• Strong writing/verbal skills
• Working knowledge of graphic software programs (Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator)
• Working knowledge of GIS/ArcView
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

At Kimley-Horn, we do things differently. People, clients and employees, are at the forefront of who we are. Clients know we prioritize achieving their goals and growing their success. Employees know our culture and approach to business are built on a desire to provide an environment for everyone to flourish. Our commitment to quality is only as good as the people behind it— that’s why we welcome and develop passionate, hardworking, and proactive employees. We take pride in how our employee retention, robust benefits package, and company values have led to Kimley-Horn’s placement on the Fortune “100 Best Companies to Work” list for 17 years!