Airport Engineer

Job Summary

Join a growing aviation team supporting airport improvement projects across Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. You'll work on projects from design through construction, collaborating with clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams to deliver impactful aviation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare engineering designs, plans, specifications, and technical reports for airport projects.
• Analyze engineering data and develop practical design solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, project teams, and FAA/DOT stakeholders.
• Support construction administration through site visits, meetings, and project walkthroughs.
• Manage multiple projects and deliverables simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. PE license.
• 1–5 years of civil engineering experience (aviation, transportation, roadway, or land development preferred).
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel for project meetings and site visits.

PREFERRED

• Experience with FAA and/or DOT-funded projects.
• AutoCAD/Civil 3D and ArcGIS experience.

Why Join Us?

• Employee-owned company (ESOP).
• Significant career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Strong mentorship and training environment.
• Collaborative, close-knit team culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr.

• Paid Volunteer Time-Off
• Parental Leave
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)
• 401k Match
• Performance Based Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.