Aviation Engineer/Manager

Stantec; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable engineering is looking for an Aviation Engineer/Manager in Alaska. This role involves leading airport engineering projects and collaborating with various teams, ensuring compliance with FAA standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Civil PE License and have a strong background in aviation projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in civil engineering.
• Proficient in aviation/civil engineering projects.
• Thorough knowledge of FAA design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead various airport engineering and planning projects.
• Prepare reports, project design elements including plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Civil PE License in Alaska

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

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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.

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

Your Opportunity

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! Stantec is looking for an experienced aviation design engineer to join our team and provide ongoing aviation services across Alaska. The role of an Aviation Engineer is to lead various airport engineering and planning projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports. You are an engineer of record and project manager; your opportunities are endless. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must. The ideal candidate will have a working relationship with our primary client, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. 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.
• Collaborate closely with Regional Practice Leaders in other Business Lines.
• 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.
• Recent experience developing aviation projects for the State of Alaska 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
• Civil PE License in Alaska is required.
• 7+ years of professional experience in the field of civil engineering
  
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

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

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Primary Location: United States | AK | Anchorage

Organization: BC-2073 Transpt-US Pacific

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 18/06/2025 01:06:01

Req ID: REQ250001H4

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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