AVIATION ENGINEER

Company: City of Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Applications will be accepted from: All Persons InterestedDivision/ Section: Houston Airport System - Infrastructure Designs Workdays & Hours: Monday-Friday, 800am - 5:00pm (subject to change)DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the whole life cycle (planning, design, construction, commissioning, assessment of condition, modifying, replacing and decommissioning/disposal of physical and infrastructure Houston Airport System (HAS) assets consistent with environmental regulations and best management practices. In addition to the responsibilities related to physical assets, the Infrastructure Division manages the HAS portfolio of assets and resources, with a focused goal to improve project delivery to all Stakeholders. Overall, the Infrastructure Division's mission is to maintain and extend the effective life cycle of HAS's physical assets and replace them when it is no longer financially feasible to extend the life of these assets, or they no longer support required Airport mission requirements. Review submitted Tenant Improvement Program (TIP) applications and monitor review process with the various stake holders to ensure applicant receives TIP review comments within establish time frame. Coordinate with the Building Standard Group (BSG) to ensure project has required permits. Participate in pre-construction meetings to facilitate all HAS/TIP requirements have been satisfied. Assist applicants on utilizing My Government Online (MGO) software. "Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required."The Aviation Engineer duties will include but are not limited to:

• Communication with staff, internal and external stakeholders, Construction Management and Project Management representatives, vendors, labor unions and airport tenants making managerial decisions.
• Direct and coordinate the engineering and construction activities of professional engineers, consultants, technicians, and inspectors involved in operating and capital improvement projects for a system of municipal airport.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local regulations applicable to the construction and alteration of airport facilities.
• Prepare capital program and operating budgets.
• Conduct complex research projects, prepare technical reports. Organize and prioritize multiple large projects with deadlines.
• Developing, designing, or creating new engineering applications, systems, and ideas.WORKING CONDITIONS There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements.

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