Civil Site Engineer - Aviation

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Civil Site Engineer – Aviation to join our Aviation Team in Coral Springs, FL or Miami, FL. The role involves supporting the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction, assisting with aviation infrastructure projects, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Aid in developing preliminary site layouts, grading, drainage, utility, pavement, and infrastructure designs while preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and specifications
• Contribute to the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking areas, and support facilities
• Engage in engineering analyses and support identifying and resolving technical issues while ensuring designs align with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in field visits and construction observations to gain practical project experience
• Build familiarity with FAA, state, and local aviation design standards and assist in applying regulatory requirements
• Monitor construction progress, document site conditions with photographs, attend progress meetings, track installed quantities, and coordinate with contractors, clients, and project managers throughout construction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, water resources, aviation, or a related discipline required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, pavement, or site design principles
• Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Desire to learn aviation engineering and work on complex infrastructure projects
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Qualifications

• Passionate about advancing your engineering career while contributing to projects that keep airports running safely and seamlessly
• Enjoy working in a collaborative setting where your designs influence how aviation environments operate—from airfields and terminals to critical support systems

Skills

• Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a diverse mix of aviation projects, helping shape the infrastructure that keeps airports operating safely, efficiently, and seamlessly
• Expand your expertise through meaningful project experience while contributing to airport environments that improve operational performance, strengthen safety, and elevate the traveler experience

Pay

$85,000 - $100,000 Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Schedule

Full-time position