Aviation Project Engineer - Design & Leadership

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects.

The role requires collaborating with project managers, clients, and subconsultants to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions with responsibilities including leading design efforts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have 8–15 years of aviation engineering experience, PE licensure in PA or OH (or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania or Ohio, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• 8 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation engineering, airport design, or related infrastructure projects.
• Experience with airfield projects, including apron, taxiway, or runway rehabilitation or reconstruction.
• Working knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars, airport design standards, and aviation industry practices.
• Experience working at commercial service airports.
• Pavement evaluation and pavement design experience.
• Experience supporting federally funded airport projects.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfield, landside, utility, and site development improvements.
• Prepare engineering calculations, plans, specifications, reports, cost estimates, and bid documents.
• Coordinate with project team members, clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Participate in project planning, design development, interdisciplinary coordination, constructability reviews, and quality-control activities.
• Assist with evaluating alternatives and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Manage assigned tasks and support delivery of projects in accordance with established schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Attend client meetings and collaborate with stakeholders throughout project development.
• Apply FAA standards, client requirements, and industry best practices in project design.
• Assist with scope, schedule, staffing, and workload planning.
• Support proposal preparation and project interview activities, as appropriate.
• Participate in aviation or engineering industry organizations and professional‑development activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AviPLAN Airside Pro

MS Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

FAA Advisory Circulars familiarity

Technical writing

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer license in PA or OH

Tools

AviPLAN Airside Pro

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects.

The role requires collaborating with project managers, clients, and subconsultants to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions with responsibilities including leading design efforts and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will have 8–15 years of aviation engineering experience, PE licensure in PA or OH (or