Aviation Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Aviation Engineer to join their team in Ohio. This role involves leading various engineering and planning projects for commercial and general aviation airports, requiring strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of FAA standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with a dedicated team to improve community connectivity through innovative airport designs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in civil engineering preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA design standards.
• Proficient in aviation/civil engineering project design.

Responsibilities

• Lead airport engineering and planning projects.
• Prepare reports and develop design elements.
• Mentor junior staff and manage client relations.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Technical design

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering

State PE License

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services for all phases of airport projects. We are professionals working together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Please join our team and help us keep communities connected!

Your Opportunities

Stantec is looking for an experienced aviation engineer to join our team and provide ongoing aviation services across Ohio. The role of a Aviation Engineer is to lead various airport engineering and planning projects at commercial service and/or general aviation airports. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must.

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we'll take your career to new heights.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on aviation related projects.

• Prepare reports, develop project design elements including plans, specifications, and estimates.

• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need.

• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.

• Corresponding with clients, attending and participating in airport authority meetings, and providing guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Authorities, or Client Engineering Staff.

• Preparing grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grant administration.

• Provides guidance to Resident Engineers during construction with the ability and confidence to solve problems as needed.

• Approves contractor’s pay estimates and leads discussions with contractors.

• Recent experience developing aviation projects funded by the FAA and State of Ohio is desired.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications

• Proficient in design of aviation/civil engineering projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, site grading and drainage.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is required.

• MS Office program experience, especially Word and Excel

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or higher Degree in Civil Engineering is required.

• State PE License is required.

• 5+ years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering is preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Primary Location: United States | OH | Columbus

Organization: BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 16/06/2025 05:06:25

Req ID: REQ250001XR