Aviation Project Engineer

Benesch; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Up to 9% retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Benesch is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Engineer to contribute to various local airport agency projects in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience, along with a P.E. license or plans to obtain one.

The role involves managing project designs, coordinating teams, and ensuring adherence to FAA standards while providing opportunities for career growth and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aviation engineering or related field.
• P.E. license required or must be planning to obtain one.
• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in CADD software.

Responsibilities

• Design elements such as drainage, utilities, and fuel facilities.
• Ensure quality control reviews of project design.
• Compile and coordinate plans and cost estimates.
• Conduct field construction observation.
• Organize technical meetings with design staff.

Skills

CADD

FAA design standards

Communication skills

Complex analysis and design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Aviation Project Engineer

We are looking to hire an Aviation Project Engineer. We offer opportunities to work on a variety of complex local airport agency and private clients. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience and hold a P.E.

Location

This position will have a hybrid work schedule. When in the office, you may work out of any of the 45 Benesch locations. Locations with an aviation team or focus on aviation business development include Atlanta, GA; Denver, CO; four locations throughout Nebraska (Bellevue, Grand Island, Lincoln, Omaha); four locations throughout Kansas (Kansas City, Wichita, Topeka, Manhattan); and Kansas City, MO. Remote work will be considered.

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, 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 You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required
• Experience with FAA design standards
• P.E. license or planning to obtain license in the near future
• Demonstrated 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 supporting your life
• 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

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. 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.

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