Aviation Project Engineer - Runway & Terminal Design Lead

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

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks an aviation civil engineer with 6–10 years of experience to design and oversee airfield projects, including runway, taxiway, and terminal facilities. The successful candidate will lead staff, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.

Applicants must demonstrate strong aviation design knowledge, be familiar with FAA criteria and DoD standards, and possess construction, design, and project management expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Professional Engineer license or equivalent required.
• 6–10 years’ experience in aviation airfield design or construction management/construction inspection for major airports or active multi-runway military installations.
• Experience supervising project tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage aviation/airfield projects (runways, taxiways, terminals).
• Mentor and oversee staff; provide project status updates to management.
• Coordinate with clients and subconsultants; manage schedules and budgets.
• Prepare contract drawings, schedules, estimates, and specifications; lead meetings.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D surface modeling

FAA Advisory Circulars/Orders

DoD Unified Facilities Criteria

Construction Cost Estimating

Technical Specification Writing

Project Management (schedules/budgets)

MS Office (MS Project)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field

Professional Engineer License or equivalent

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson seeks an aviation civil engineer with 6–10 years of experience to design and oversee airfield projects, including runway, taxiway, and terminal facilities. The successful candidate will lead staff, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate with clients and subconsultants.

Applicants must demonstrate strong aviation design knowledge, be familiar with FAA criteria and DoD standards, and possess construction, design, and project management expertise.