Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager
About the role
Michael Baker International is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager based in our Columbia, South Carolina office to support the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. This role includes leading aviation civil design teams and managing projects through planning, design, and bidding phases, working closely with designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders in active airfield environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield pavements, utilities, and support facilities
- Serve as engineer of record for aviation civil projects
- Review plans, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy and constructability
- Coordinate with clients and prepare state and federal grant applications
- Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets through design phases
- Participate in client, consultant, and construction meetings
- Lead coordination between design, engineering, and construction teams
- Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and closeout materials
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
- 7+ years of experience preferably supporting aviation or airport infrastructure projects
- PE registration required
- Knowledge of airfield pavement systems, civil site design, and construction means and methods
- Understanding of project management principles and construction coordination
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $96,000 to $151,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
About Us
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.