Senior Civil Engineer - Airports
THE ROLE
The Senior Civil Engineer will be responsible for creating and leading a regional aviation civil engineering group to help expand our service offerings to aviation clients in the region. The Senior Engineer will be responsible for growing market presence, developing a local team, and serving as the project manager to champion and lead the planning and design of airport projects for clients across a spectrum of project work from facilities, terminals, runways, air traffic control towers, navigation, and airspace studies to water, gas, and power design and analysis. These responsibilities include:
- Expertly collaborates with aviation clients to grasp project vision.
- Oversee and lead the engineering project lifecycle from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
- Utilize engineering design software for reviewing and editing design plans and modeling.
- Applies FAA and airport safety knowledge in project work.
- Evaluates quality assurance and quality controls on project work within the team.
- Analyzes system deficiencies and provides improvement alternatives to meet project goals.
- Applies technical writing skills for Request for Proposals, report writing, project specifications, and memorandums.
- Ensures precision and safety through meticulous design.
- Tackles design challenges creatively, resolving complex problems.
- Engages with community members, government officials, and other stakeholders to communicate project goals, address concerns, and gather input.
- Develops, inspires, and mentors reporting personnel.
- Stays aware of federal regulations that impact the aviation industry.
- PARTNERS WITH THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR AND OPERATIONS MANAGERS TO IDENTIFY AND PURSUE NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, DRIVING REVENUE GROWTH, AND EXPANDING MARKET PRESENCE.
TOTAL REWARDS
We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being.
- Up to $165,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
- Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
- Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions
- 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
- Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
- Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
- Six paid company holidays
- Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
- 401(k) matching program
- AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company
- Flexible work schedule arrangements
YOUR STRENGTHS
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program
- Minimum 8+ years’ of demonstrated US-based experience with civil engineering airport design/construction projects required
- Engineering design experience with general aviation and/or part-139 airfield clients required
- At least two years (2) experience serving as a project manager on civil airport projects
- Engineer-In-Training (EIT) professional designation required
- Professional Engineering (PE) licensure or able to obtain soon after hire
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in conjunction with engineering licensure is preferred but not required
- Strong financial acumen
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations and airport safety
- Understanding of engineering design software (e.g., Civil3D, Blue Beam)
- Proven client growth mindset and ability to pursue new client development
- A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travel