Aviation Project Engineer

Alfred Benesch & Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with profit-sharing

Generous paid time benefits

Work-from-home options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Civil Project Engineer to join their aviation group. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience in civil engineering, specifically in designing aviation projects. The role includes responsibilities such as managing design calculations, coordinating project plans, and ensuring independent quality control. The position offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 to $140,000 USD and various benefits including health insurance and paid parental leave.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Civil Engineering.
• Experience designing aviation projects.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for projects.

Responsibilities

• Design responsibility for pavement, drainage, utilities, and more.
• Ensure quality-control reviews.
• Manage project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.

Skills

Advanced use of AutoCAD

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Complex analysis and design

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. license in Colorado

Tools

Civil 3D modeling

Job description

Civil Project Engineer

We have a career opportunity for a Civil Engineer to join our growing aviation group in our Colorado division. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of experience and experience designing aviation projects. The individual will develop plans, specifications, and estimates for airport agencies and private clients.

Location

Denver, Colorado

The Impact You Will Have

• Design responsibility for elements such as pavement, drainage, utilities, lighting/NAVAIDS, security, and fuel facilities
• Responsible for project design calculation files and ensuring adequate independent quality‑control reviews
• Manage the process of compiling and coordinating plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items
• Coordinate and review drafting and the assembly of plan sets
• Develop and oversee task work plans for assigned team members
• Engage in active team communication
• Organize technical meetings among design staff
• Perform occasional field construction observation, sometimes requiring out‑of‑town travel
• Active involvement in professional organizations

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Experience with FAA design standards preferred but not required
• P.E. license in the state of Colorado or ability to obtain shortly after onboarding
• Advanced use of AutoCAD and Civil 3D modeling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform complex analysis and design
• Ability to assemble a complete design package for assigned elements or projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability plans
• 401(k) plan with profit‑sharing contributions and up to 80% match on contributions (max 4% of gross compensation)
• Generous paid time benefits (PTB) that increase with career progression
• Paid holidays, flexible work schedules and hours, and work‑from‑home options (dependent on role)
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Professional Development

• Opportunities for management and leadership development at all levels, including executive coaching
• Tuition reimbursement for job‑related courses
• Ongoing professional development through LinkedIn Learning, technical team meetings, and knowledge‑sharing training sessions
• Personalized training and career development plans with your manager
• Funding for training, committee work, professional organization memberships, and licenses/certifications
• Support for active participation in professional organizations to foster leadership and community engagement

Retirement Benefits

• Access to retirement planning tools, education, and individual meetings with plan advisors at no charge
• Potential company contribution up to 9% of gross compensation to your retirement plan (5% profit‑sharing, 80% match on contributions up to a maximum of 4%)

Work/Life Balance

• Flexible work schedules and hours, including work‑from‑home options (dependent on role)
• Generous Paid Time Benefits that increase with your career
• Immediate use of annual PTB; no accrual needed; ability to bundle time‑off plans for extended vacations or life events
• Ten days of paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement

Employee Engagement

• Employee resource groups and committees to enhance work‑life balance and community initiatives
• Community service, student scholarships, and matching gift opportunities reflecting a diverse workplace commitment

Pay Range: $95,000 – $140,000 USD

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