Aviation Senior Project Engineer
Primary Function
As a Senior Civil Project Engineer in our aviation practice, you’ll support or lead the design and delivery of complex aviation infrastructure. Your work will span airfield layout including runways, taxiways, and aprons; pavement design; grading and drainage systems; terminal building site development; and access roadways. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure all designs meet FAA and local regulatory standards.
This is a high-impact role ideal for a civil engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about shaping the future of aviation infrastructure.
Primary Duties
- Act as design lead for airfield civil construction projects while working with one or more EIT’s and other project team members
- Oversee and mentor one or more EITs in the areas of grading design, pavement design, marking design, airport operational construction safety and phasing plans, and other components of airport design
- Collaborate with owners, internal staff, and subconsultants throughout the project life cycle
- Present design concepts, alternatives, and solutions during client review meetings
- Act as design lead during the bidding process
- Participate in construction inspection and oversight, either as lead inspector or as technical support
Education And Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of experience in civil engineering with a strong focus on aviation projects
- PE license required (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Proven experience with FAA design standards (Advisory Circulars), AutoCAD Civil 3D, and airfield pavement design
- Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills
Why Ardurra?
We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.
Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.