Aviation Project Engineer

Parkhill; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Engineer in Houston, Texas. The role involves leading civil engineering projects at airports, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with FAA regulations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. This full-time position does not offer remote work options and necessitates a strong grasp of aviation standards and software applications like AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional engineer license (PE) is mandatory.
• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of civil engineering projects at airports.
• Serve as Engineer of Record on aviation infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, budget, and resources.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

FAA standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional engineer license (PE)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Aviation Project Engineer

Location: US-TX-Houston

ID: 2026-1922

Category: Aviation

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

The Senior Civil Project Engineer leads the planning, design, and execution of aviation-related civil engineering projects within Parkhill's Aviation Practice. This role requires specialized knowledge in airport infrastructure and airfield design. The engineer will serve as Engineer of Record and manage projects from concept through construction in accordance with FAA and state standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of civil engineering projects at airports including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, and access roadways
• Serve as Engineer of Record on aviation infrastructure projects
• Oversee and review construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Coordinate project scope, schedule, budget, and resources with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with FAA Advisory Circulars, TxDOT Aviation guidelines, and local regulations
• Conduct site visits and provide construction administration support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional engineer license (PE)
• Minimum 7 years of civil engineering experience
• Knowledge of FAA and TxDOT Aviation standards and processes
• Familiarity with FAA AIP funding
• Experience with software including AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Ability to lead project design start to finish, considering time, cost and resources
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and workplace safety regulations