Airport Civil Engineer - FAA & Aviation Projects

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$110K — $135K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 1-5 years of airport planning, design, or civil engineering experience
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with FAA or DOT projects is a plus
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS preferred
  • PE license preferred but not required

Responsibilities

  • Design airport and civil infrastructure projects from planning through construction
  • Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and regulatory agencies
  • Perform engineering analyses and develop practical design solutions
  • Support FAA and airport improvement projects, including permitting
  • Conduct site visits and prepare field reports
  • Assist with CADD drafting, data collection, and technical investigations

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Focus on technical excellence and professional development
  • Opportunities for long-term career growth
  • Engagement with respected engineering professionals
  • Participation in a mix of project phases from planning to construction
Full Job Description
Airport Civil Engineer | FAA & Aviation Projects | $110K-$135K

Location: Lincoln, NE
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $110,000-$135,000/year

Design and deliver airport infrastructure projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and future growth of aviation facilities while working alongside a respected engineering team on FAA and civil engineering projects.

If you're passionate about aviation engineering and want to work on projects from planning and design through construction, this is an opportunity to build your career with a collaborative firm that values technical excellence, professional development, and long-term growth.
In this role, you'll:
  • Design airport and civil infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
  • Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
  • Perform engineering analyses and develop practical design solutions.
  • Support FAA and airport improvement projects, including permitting and airspace studies.
  • Conduct site visits, observe construction activities, and prepare field reports.
  • Assist with CADD drafting, data collection, research, and technical investigations.
  • Ensure projects meet quality standards, engineering best practices, and applicable regulations.
We're looking for someone with:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • 1-5 years of airport planning, airport design, or civil engineering experience.
  • Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with FAA or DOT airport projects is a plus.
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS is preferred.
  • PE license preferred but not required.

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