About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an Airfield Engineering Associate I to join a collaborative aviation team in Ontario, CA. You will support the delivery of civil engineering projects for airports across the U.S., producing construction drawings, performing basic design checks, and coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders.

• Produce and update AutoCAD plans and geometric layouts for runways, taxiways, aprons, and airfield pavements
• Support bituminous and concrete pavement design under senior engineer guidance
• Assist with stormwater and utility infrastructure design for airfield projects
• Prepare drawing details, markups, and technical notes; ensure drawing accuracy and QA/QC
• Coordinate occasional site visits and stakeholder meetings (typically <25% travel)
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, construction management, airlines, and FAA contacts

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Responsibilities

• Draft and revise civil/airfield construction plans using AutoCAD and related tools
• Apply basic engineering principles to assist in pavement and drainage calculations
• Follow established standards, checklists, and senior review cycles to ensure accuracy
• Track and respond to design comments and redlines
• Maintain organized project files and drawing versions
• Support shop drawing review and construction-phase questions as needed

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Willingness to learn and use AutoCAD and other civil design platforms
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate plans
• Good teamwork and communication skills; comfortable asking questions and learning from senior engineers
• Critical thinking and problem-solving aptitude
• Strongly preferred: Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineering Internship (EI) completed, or intent to complete within six months of hire

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range for Ontario, CA: $80,000 — $90,000 annually. Final compensation will be based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Benefits: confidential client benefits package (click-through/summary available via employer). Typical benefits include medical, dental, retirement savings options, and paid time off — details provided by the employer.

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Location & Travel

• Principal work location: Ontario, CA (on-site with team collaboration)
• Travel: occasional travel to airports, construction sites, and client meetings — typically less than 25%

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Why Join

• Work on meaningful aviation infrastructure projects that serve airports of varying sizes
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented engineering group focused on professional development
• Gain hands-on airfield design experience under the mentorship of experienced aviation engineers

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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