Michael Baker International

Civil Engineer - Aviation

Michael Baker International$115K — $150K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 6+ years of experience in aviation or airport infrastructure projects
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Experience in active airfield environments
  • Knowledge of airfield pavement systems and civil site design

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and construction of airport infrastructure, including runways and taxiways
  • Serve as engineer of record for civil aviation projects
  • Review design plans for accuracy and feasibility
  • Conduct field observations to ensure compliance with project standards
  • Coordinate construction activities with contractors and airport operations
  • Monitor project progress and assist with documentation
  • Support resolution of construction-related issues

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
Full Job Description
Job Description

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Civil Engineer with aviation experience to support the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. This role will include a combination of project management support, leading aviation civil design teams, and field engineering duties, working closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders in active airfield environments.

What You'll Do:

Engineering & Field Support
  • Lead the design and construction of aviation infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield pavements, utilities, and support facilities
  • Serve and engineer of record for aviation civil projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy and constructability
  • Perform field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with project documents
  • Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and airport operations to support construction phasing and access requirements
  • Assist with quantity tracking, field measurements, and pay applications
  • Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and change documentation during construction.

Project Management Support
  • Assist Project Managers with project schedules, cost tracking, and progress reporting
  • Participate in client, consultant, and construction meetings
  • Lead coordination between design, engineering, and construction teams
  • Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and close-out materials
  • Assist with risk tracking, issue management, and project controls

What You Need To Succeed:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 6+ years of experience supporting aviation or airport infrastructure projects
  • PE license
  • Experience working in active airfield or airport environments
  • Knowledge of airfield pavement systems, civil site design, and construction means and methods
  • Understanding of project management principles and construction coordination

Compensation

The approximate compensation range for this position is $115,000 to $150,000 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
  • Professional and personal development
  • Generous paid time off
  • Commuter and wellness benefits


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About Michael Baker International

Michael Baker International is a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government.
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Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1940

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