Aviation Project Engineer

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects. The role involves coordinating with project teams, clients, and subconsultants to produce high-quality engineering solutions.

Travel to Pittsburgh area offices or client sites may be required, with a mix of office and on-site work. Ideal candidates will have experience leading design efforts, mentoring engineers, and applying FAA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience with aviation or transportation infrastructure preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead the design of aviation infrastructure projects (airfield, landside, utility).
• Prepare calculations, plans, specs, reports, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and sub consultants.
• Ensure design works meet FAA standards and industry practices.

Skills

Aviation design

Project management

Team leadership

FAA standards

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Why Join JMT?

JMT combines challenging aviation projects with a collaborative culture and flexible work environment. Our aviation professionals support a diverse portfolio of airport development projects, ranging from airfield improvements and terminal facilities to landside infrastructure and program management. Whether you are an established project engineer or preparing for your next leadership role, JMT provides opportunities to expand your technical expertise, build client relationships, and advance within our growing aviation practice.

Position Summary: The Aviation Project Engineer will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects ranging from moderate to complex assignments. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include leading technical design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, supporting client relationships, and providing guidance to developing engineers. The selected candidate must be able to commute to the Pittsburgh, PA office and/or client sites within the Pittsburgh, PA area, 3 days a week. The selected candidate must be able to commute to the Pittsburgh, PA office and/or client sites within the Pittsburgh, PA area, 3 days a week.

Career Growth and Leadership Opportunities

JMT is committed to investing in the professional growth of our aviation staff. Candidates developing their leadership experience will have opportunities to progressively assume greater responsibility for technical oversight, project management, staff mentoring, business development, and client relationships. Working alongside experienced aviation professionals in a collaborative environment, the successful candidate will gain hands‑on leadership experience while contributing innovative ideas that enhance project delivery and client service. Through mentorship, knowledge sharing, and progressively responsible assignments, high-performing team members will have opportunities to help shape the future of JMT’s aviation practice, including potential advancement into regional and practice leadership roles as part of JMT’s long‑term succession planning.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Support or lead the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfield, landside, utility, and site development improvements, based on experience and assignment.
• Prepare engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Coordinate with project team members, clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Participate in project planning, design development, interdisciplinary coordination, constructability reviews, and quality‑control activities.
• Assist with evaluating alternatives and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Manage assigned tasks and support delivery of projects in accordance with established schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Attend client meetings and collaborate with stakeholders throughout project development.
• Apply FAA standards, client requirements, and industry best practices in project design.
• Assist with scope, schedule, staffing, and workload planning
• Support proposal preparation and project interview activities, as appropriate.
• Participate in aviation or engineering industry organizations and professional-development activities.

Leadership Opportunities (Based on Experience and Interest)

Depending on the candidate’s experience, capabilities, and career interests, the position may provide opportunities to assume the following responsibilities immediately or progressively over time:

• Lead technical design efforts for selected aviation projects and task assignments.
• Provide technical oversight and quality reviews for project deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and subconsultants.
• Mentor developing engineers and support staff development.
• Lead or contribute to scope development, staffing plans, level‑of‑effort estimates, project schedules, and budget monitoring.
• Serve as a technical resource and point of contact for clients and project teams.
• Participate in proposal development, project interviews, and business‑development activities.
• Contribute to discipline standards, process improvements, knowledge sharing, and innovative project‑delivery practices.
• Represent JMT through industry organizations, committee involvement, conference presentations, or technical publications.