Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager

Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc.

$125K — $150K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (required)
  • Experience leading complex airport projects through planning and design phases
  • Proven track record in managing airport design and construction projects
  • Familiarity with FAA and TXDOT standards and project requirements
  • Candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Austin, TX area.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of airport infrastructure including runways and utilities
  • Ensure project quality, safety, and compliance with regulations
  • Prepare construction plans and manage project budgets
  • Collaborate with teams to define project scope and scheduling
  • Master latest airport design standards and innovative procedures
  • Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment
  • Contribute to federal and state grant applications and management efforts

Benefits

  • 100% employee-owned, sharing in the company's success
  • Career development through education and training opportunities
  • Work arrangements promoting work/life balance
  • Flexible holidays for personalized time off
  • Paid Family Leave for taking care of loved ones
Full Job Description
SEH is currenting searching for a Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Airports team! Why you'll love SEH: • Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities • Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company's success • Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training • Work arrangements that promote work/life balance • Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities • Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice SEH is seeking a talented Civil Airports Engineer due to the growth and expansion of our Airports Practice Team within the State of Texas, with a focus on Austin and surrounding communities. This opportunity is ideal for a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas who is deeply connected to airport infrastructure design and project management in the Austin area and beyond. This Opportunity: • Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, and utilities • Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of project delivery • Prepare comprehensive construction plans and specifications while actively contributing to project estimation and budgeting to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget • Partner with Professional Engineers and Project Managers to define project scopes, develop task hour budgets, create schedules, prepare fee proposals, and lead federal and state grant application and management efforts • Stay at the forefront of industry excellence by mastering the latest airport design standards and innovative procedures. • Create and foster an empowered team environment by embracing individual accountability and contributing collaboratively to shared success. Essential Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge and technical acumen Demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and TXDOT projects, • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (required). • Proven success managing airport design and construction projects and leading cross-functional teams from concept to completion • Consistent experience leading successful airport engineering projects within various regions throughout the state of Texas • This opportunity is open to candidates residing in Austin, TX and surrounding areas. Preferred Qualifications: • Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and TXDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies • Proven experience in proposal writing and client management with demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $125,000 and $150,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey. Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application. The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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