Aviation Project Engineer

Benesch; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Career growth with leadership development

Job summary

Benesch, a multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm, is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, and successful candidates will take on responsibilities involving design, project management, and collaboration with aviation teams.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, experience with FAA standards, and advanced CADD skills. This role presents an opportunity for significant career development within a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with FAA design standards.
• P.E. license or planning to obtain license soon.
• Ability to assemble a complete design package.

Responsibilities

• Design responsibility for pavement, drainage, and utilities.
• Ensure quality control reviews on design calculation files.
• Manage project design calculations and plans.

Skills

CADD

Excellent communication skills

Complex analysis and design

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference. We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share. We are committed to an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Job Title

Aviation Project Engineer

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule and, when in the office, could work out of any of the 45 Benesch locations. The following locations have an aviation team and or focus on aviation business development: Atlanta, GA, Denver, CO, 4 locations throughout Nebraska (Bellevue, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha) and 4 locations throughout Kansas (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan), and Kansas City, MO. Remote work will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design responsibility for elements such as pavement, drainage, utilities, lighting/NAVAIDS, security and fuel facilities
• Responsible for project design calculation files, 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Experience with FAA design standards
• P.E. license or planning to obtain license in near future
• Demonstrate advanced use of CADD
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• 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

• Career growth with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward
• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees
• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life
• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees
• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands‑on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws. Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment. If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing [e-mail]. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case‑by‑case basis. If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents.

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We will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is found.