Aviation Project Civil Engineer

CHA Consulting, Inc.

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. seeks a Project Civil Engineer - Aviation to join the Aviation Team in Knoxville, TN. You will advance airside and landside projects through thoughtful design and coordination, collaborating with experienced professionals to meet airport needs.

We welcome civil site engineers with land development or municipal experience who are eager to apply their expertise to aviation projects. FAA standards familiarity is a plus as you grow in this role.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.