Transportation Planner, Aviation

Kimley-Horn is a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting engineering firm known for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across various markets. With over 50 years of industry experience, Kimley-Horn has established itself as a leading provider of planning, design, and consulting services. The company places a strong emphasis on a collaborative and inclusive culture that fosters employee growth and development. With a presence in multiple major cities, including the Fort Lauderdale, Florida office, Kimley-Horn serves a diverse client base ranging from public sectors to private enterprises. The organization is particularly noted for its commitment to quality, client satisfaction, and maintaining a positive work environment, which has earned it a prestigious spot on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 17 consecutive years. The Fort Lauderdale Aviation team at Kimley-Horn is currently seeking a seasoned engineer or landside planner with over five years of relevant experience to join their expanding aviation practice. This is an on-site position based in Fort Lauderdale and not a remote role, ideal for professionals eager to immerse themselves in a dynamic and growing market. The role involves managing airport landside planning and implementation projects, where the candidate will be expected to bring creativity, drive, and expertise to the team. Given the team’s sustained growth, this position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to advance their career by managing project production, engaging directly with clients, and shaping the future of aviation planning. The individual chosen for this role will act as a trusted advisor to clients, provide mentorship to junior staff, and contribute significantly to the growth and development of the Aviation team. Responsibilities will include assisting with the development of airport master plans, statewide system plans, and various on-call aviation planning services. Collaboration with project managers and team members in supporting general planning tasks will be a key component of this role. The successful candidate will have the chance to contribute to multi-modal transportation systems planning through comprehensive data collection, technical analysis, and report generation. Key duties will involve supporting all stages of transportation planning projects, from initial data gathering and needs identification to visioning, goal setting, strategy development, prioritization, cost estimating, and preparing technical and public-facing documentation and presentations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a positive attitude, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative environment and seek to make meaningful impacts on aviation infrastructure and transportation systems planning.

• 5+ years of experience in engineering or landside planning
• Bachelors or masters degree in a relevant field
• Preferred PE or AICP certification
• Proficient in graphic software programs including Adobe Photoshop, Sketchup, InDesign, Illustrator
• Familiarity with GIS and ArcView
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently or collaboratively