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Garver is a well-established, employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm that has been providing innovative solutions since its founding in 1919. With over 1,400 employees, Garver ranks among the top 100 on Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, reflecting its commitment to excellence and client service. The firm’s expertise spans various sectors including aviation, transportation, buildings, federal services, water and wastewater, surveying, advisory services, and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is recognized for its people-first culture, which has earned it the Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. This culture fosters a supportive and progressive work environment where employees are encouraged to develop leadership skills and pursue continuing education. Garver provides competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program, promoting strong work-life balance and professional growth. Within Garver’s Lexington, Kentucky office, the aviation team is dedicated to delivering expert leadership and innovative design services tailored to the needs of both General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports. This team leverages decades of experience in airport design to meet current transportation demands while preparing for future growth. The Lexington aviation team understands the complex, integrated nature of airport systems — from runways and roadways to electrical systems and facility management. Their expertise ensures these critical components operate seamlessly to support safe, efficient, and accessible air travel. The Civil Engineer role at Garver’s Lexington office is a key position responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of aviation-related projects. This includes designing and overseeing improvements to runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield grading, drainage systems, hangars, fuel farms, parking areas, terminal buildings, and other airport infrastructure. The Civil Engineer will work closely with multi-discipline design teams and collaborate with clients and funding agencies to deliver outstanding service. This position requires proficiency in producing design phase deliverables such as drawings, technical reports, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents using software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Garver seeks candidates who are capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfaction. The successful applicant will have at least two years of related civil engineering experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. They must also have passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam. Occasional travel is expected, approximately 10 percent of the time, with some overnight stays. This role provides an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic engineering firm that supports professional development through company-paid memberships, industry license support, and continuing education programs. Joining Garver means becoming part of a respected team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to improving communities through impactful engineering projects.

• bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 2+ years of related experience
• strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D
• passed the FE exam
• strong written and oral communication skills
• availability for some travel (approximately 10% with occasional overnight)