Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager

About the role

Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, and utilities.

Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of project delivery.

Prepare comprehensive construction plans and specifications while actively contributing to project estimation and budgeting to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.

Partner with clients, planners and engineers to define project scopes, develop task hour budgets, create schedules, prepare fee proposals, and lead federal and state grant application and management efforts.

Stay at the forefront of industry excellence by mastering the latest airport design standards and innovative procedures.

Create and foster an empowered team environment by embracing individual accountability and contributing collaboratively to shared success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, and utilities.
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of project delivery.
• Prepare comprehensive construction plans and specifications while actively contributing to project estimation and budgeting to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Partner with clients, planners and engineers to define project scopes, develop task hour budgets, create schedules, prepare fee proposals, and lead federal and state grant application and management efforts.
• Stay at the forefront of industry excellence by mastering the latest airport design standards and innovative procedures.
• Create and foster an empowered team environment by embracing individual accountability and contributing collaboratively to shared success.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and WisDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge and technical acumen.
• Professional Engineer license in the state of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proven success managing airport design and construction projects and leading cross-functional teams from concept to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and WisDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies.
• Proven experience in proposal writing and client management with demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and WisDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge and technical acumen.
• Professional Engineer license in the state of Wisconsin, or ability to obtain within six months.
• Proven success managing airport design and construction projects and leading cross-functional teams from concept to completion.

Skills

• Strong understanding of construction standards and methodologies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of airport design standards and innovative procedures.

Benefits

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $125,000 and $150,000 based on skill set and experience.

SEH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Flexible holiday schedule
• Family leave
• Continued education and certification opportunities
• Skills and technical training
• Work/life balance

Pay

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $125,000 and $150,000 based on skill set and experience.

Schedule

SEH offers flexible work arrangements to promote work/life balance.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

Contact Information

If you are interested in this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or call [phone number].