Aviation Project Engineer – FAA Design & Compliance

Shrewsberry & Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401k

PTO

Job summary

Shrewsberry & Associates in Denver is seeking a Project Engineer – Aviation Engineering to provide entry-level oversight on airport design projects, developing plans, quantities, specifications, and reviews for aviation facilities such as taxiways, runways, and aprons.

The role supports professional engineers and requires CAD/Civil 3D proficiency, familiarity with FAA regulations, and strong communication to meet client deadlines and deliver accurate design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• 2-5 years of experience in Aviation engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Familiar with AutoCAD commands and design features.
• Strong aviation/transportation and site/civil technical background, including knowledge of FAA requirements preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce technical reports and regulatory documents.
• Ability to provide practical, results-oriented technical solutions for projects.
• Microsoft Office Suite with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design aviation construction projects including drainage, utilities, rehabilitation, safety improvements, and other aviation projects.
• Develop designs compliant with local, state, and FAA regulations.
• Attend client meetings as needed.
• Assist Project Manager with oversight of design solutions.
• Coordinate daily tasks with Project Manager and team members to meet deadlines.
• Develop and update engineering production documents and cost estimates.
• Perform CAD design and drafting to meet deliverables; use Civil 3D for modeling.
• Utilize aviation design software and participate in design reviews and risk assessments.
• Prepare engineering reports, specifications, and bid packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Able to learn quickly

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shrewsberry & Associates in Denver is seeking a Project Engineer – Aviation Engineering to provide entry-level oversight on airport design projects, developing plans, quantities, specifications, and reviews for aviation facilities such as taxiways, runways, and aprons.

The role supports professional engineers and requires CAD/Civil 3D proficiency, familiarity with FAA regulations, and strong communication to meet client deadlines and deliver accurate design solutions.