Aviation Project Engineer | Lead Airport Design & Delivery

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Flexible work environment

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure ranging from moderate to complex assignments.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include leading technical design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET‑accredited program.
• PE license in Pennsylvania or Ohio, or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity in both states.
• 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.
• Familiarity with 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 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

Aviation design software

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AviPLAN Airside Pro

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Report writing

FAA familiarity

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer license (PA or OH)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AviPLAN Airside Pro

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Project Engineer to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure ranging from moderate to complex assignments.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with project managers, technical staff, clients, agencies, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Depending on experience, responsibilities may include leading technical design efforts, coordinating multidisciplinary teams,