CHA Consulting, Inc.

Civil Site Engineer - Aviation

CHA Consulting, Inc.$78K — $88K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience in site development, aviation, or a related discipline required
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • Familiarity with grading, drainage, and site design principles
  • Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills and collaborative mindset
  • Desire to learn aviation engineering and work on complex infrastructure projects

Responsibilities

  • Support the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction
  • Assist with developing site layouts, grading, drainage, and utility designs
  • Participate in the design of various aviation infrastructure projects
  • Assist with engineering analyses and resolving technical issues
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for field visits and construction observations
  • Perform periodic field observations to document project progress
  • Support construction administration activities through documentation and communication

Benefits

  • Build hands-on experience across a diverse range of aviation projects
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated solutions
  • Grow technical skills while enhancing airport efficiency and passenger experience
Full Job Description
Civil site engineers are encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in land development, municipal engineering, transportation, roadway, and other civil infrastructure disciplines who are interested in applying their expertise to aviation projects. Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required.

What You'll Do:

  • Support the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction under the guidance of experienced engineers
  • Assist with developing preliminary site layouts, grading, drainage, utility, pavement, and infrastructure designs while preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and specifications
  • Participate in the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking areas, and support facilities
  • Assist with engineering analyses and support identifying and resolving technical issues while ensuring designs align with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in field visits and construction observations to gain practical project experience
  • Develop familiarity with FAA, state, and local aviation design standards and assist in applying regulatory requirements
  • Perform periodic field observations during construction to document project progress, verify work generally conforms to design plans and specifications, review erosion and sediment control measures, and communicate observations to the project team
  • Support construction administration activities by preparing field reports, documenting site conditions with photographs, attending progress meetings, tracking installed quantities, and coordinating with contractors, clients, and project managers throughout construction


What You Bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, water resources, aviation, or a related discipline required
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
  • Familiarity with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, pavement, or site design principles
  • Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
  • Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Desire to learn aviation engineering and work on complex infrastructure projects
  • Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred


Why You'll Love It Here:

  • Build hands-on experience across airside, landside, and aviation facility projects that support safe, reliable airport operations
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated solutions-from runway and taxiway systems to terminals, parking, and support infrastructure
  • Grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that enhance efficiency, safety, and passenger experience across airports of all sizes

Curious about the impactful work our Aviation team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for airside, landside, and facility-related airport infrastructure by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/aviation/.

Salary Range:

$78,000 - $88,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

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About CHA Consulting, Inc.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is a full-service engineering and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company offers services in the areas of transportation, water resources, environmental, facilities, and energy. CHA Consulting, Inc. was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Albany, New York. The company has more than 1,400 employees and operates offices across the United States and Canada.
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