Aviation Project Engineer

Benesch

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Possession of a P.E. license or plan to obtain soon
  • Advanced proficiency in CADD software
  • Experience with FAA design standards
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to perform complex design and analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Design aviation infrastructure including pavement and lighting
  • Create and manage project design calculation files
  • Compile and coordinate technical plans and estimates
  • Oversee drafting and assembly of plan sets
  • Develop work plans for team members
  • Facilitate communication within the design team
  • Conduct field observations on construction sites

Benefits

  • Career growth with leadership training and clear progress paths
  • Up to 9% retirement contribution for eligible employees
  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate life demands
  • Generous paid time off and parental leave
  • Support through mentorship and hands-on experience
Full Job Description
Aviation Project Engineer

We are looking to hire an Aviation Project Engineer. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of complex local airport agency and private clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience and hold a PE.
Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and when in the office could work out of any of the 45 Benesch locations. The following locations have an aviation team and or focus on aviation business development: Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, 4 locations throughout Nebraska (Bellevue, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha) and 4 locations throughout Kansas (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan), and Kansas City, MO. Remote work will be considered.
The Impact You Will Have
  • Design responsibility for elements such as pavement, drainage, utilities, lighting/NAVAIDS, security and fuel facilities
  • Responsible for project design calculation files, ensuring adequate independent quality control reviews
  • Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates and pay items
  • Coordinate and review drafting and the assembly of plan sets
  • Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
  • Engage in active team communication
  • Organize technical meetings among design staff
  • Perform occasional field construction observation, sometimes requiring out-of-town travel
  • Active involvement in professional organizations
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
  • Experience with FAA design standards
  • P.E. license or planning to obtain license in near future
  • Demonstrate advanced use of CADD
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • Ability to perform complex analysis and design
  • Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Why Benesch

It's simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.
  • Career growth that's real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
  • Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
  • Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
  • Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
  • Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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