Aviation Planner

Overview Kimley-Horn's Fort Lauderdale, Florida (FL) office is seeking a engineer or landside planner with 5+ years of experience to join their Aviation 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 interface with our clients, but become a trusted advisor to our clients, mentor younger staff, and help grow our Aviation team. Responsibilities You will have the opportunity to assist with the development of airport master plans, statewide system plans, on-call aviation planning services, and support and collaborate with multiple project managers and team members in general planning tasks.

Responsibilities may include:

Contribute to the production and delivery of multi-modal transportation systems planning, including data collection, analysis, and technical reporting at airports and seaports. Support all steps of an aviation planning project, including: Initial data gathering and needs identification Goals setting and visioning Development of recommended strategies and design concepts Prioritization and cost estimating Development of technical and public-facing documentation and presentations Qualifications 5+ years of work experience as an aviation planner 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 Why Kimley-Horn? 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 19 years! Key Benefits at

Kimley-Horn Exceptional Retirement Plan:

2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.

Comprehensive Health Coverage:

Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.

Time Off:

Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.

Financial Wellness:

Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.

Professional Development:

Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.

Family-Friendly Benefits:

New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.