Senior Engineer - Aviation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning and design for runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals, roadways, and support facilities
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk
• Cook up project coordination with internal and external multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as primary liaison for clients, airport authorities, FAA, TSA, and stakeholders
• Review and approve design documents, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates
• Ensure compliance with FAA standards, grant requirements, and applicable regulations
• Oversee construction administration and contract support services
• Mentor direct reports and support recruitment and team growth
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and client relationship development

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Active Texas PE license, or ability to obtain within six months
• Six (6) or more years of aviation infrastructure design and project delivery experience
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools (MS Project or Primavera P6 preferred)
• Familiarity with Autodesk Civil 3D for delivering project design and construction documents
• Strong knowledge of FAA design standards and airport operations

Salary & Benefits

The salary range is $160,000 - $180,000. A starting salary above $180,000 is possible for the exceptional candidate and will be determined by the candidate’s qualifications/ experience. There is an attractive range of benefits, including health insurance, life insurance, 401k match, time-off, and a flexible/alternate work schedule. Relocation assistance is available. Variable annual discretionary bonuses are offered, along with a one-time sign-on bonus of $20,000.