Aviation Project Engineer - Lead Design & Delivery

JMT; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT, a leading aviation consulting firm, seeks an Aviation Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of complex airport projects in the Pittsburgh area. You will collaborate with project managers, clients, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and ensure compliance with FAA standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, leading technical design efforts where appropriate, and mentoring developing engineers while contributing

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.
• Experience with airfield projects such as apron, taxiway, runway rehabilitation or reconstruction.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead the design of aviation infrastructure projects (airfield, landside, utilities, site development).
• 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, and quality-control activities.
• Assist with evaluating alternatives and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Manage assigned tasks and delivery according to schedules and budgets.

Skills

Aviation software

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Communication

Team collaboration

FAA standards

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

AviPLAN Airside Pro

Microsoft Office

Job description

JMT, a leading aviation consulting firm, seeks an Aviation Project Engineer to support planning, design, and delivery of complex airport projects in the Pittsburgh area. You will collaborate with project managers, clients, and subconsultants to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and ensure compliance with FAA standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating multidisciplinary teams, leading technical design efforts where appropriate, and mentoring developing engineers while contributing