Aviation Project Engineer: Airport Design Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, seeks an Aviation Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver aviation infrastructure in the Pittsburgh area. You will collaborate with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to provide high‑quality engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years of aviation experience and a PE license (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license in PA or OH, or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• 8–15 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation engineering or airport design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design efforts for aviation infrastructure projects including airfield and landside components.
• Prepare calculations, plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Coordinate with project team members, clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Participate in project planning, design development, and quality-control activities.
• Assist with scope, schedule, staffing, and workload planning and support proposals.

Skills

Aviation design knowledge

Communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Mentoring/leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AviPLAN Airside Pro

MS Office

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, a 100% employee-owned engineering firm, seeks an Aviation Project Engineer to plan, design, and deliver aviation infrastructure in the Pittsburgh area. You will collaborate with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to provide high‑quality engineering solutions.

Ideal candidates have 8–15 years of aviation experience and a PE license (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).