Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

Flexible holidays

Paid Family Leave

Professional development

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated is seeking a Civil Airports Engineer/Project Manager in Texas, focusing on Austin-area airport infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes leading design, budgeting, and regulatory compliance across FAA and TXDOT programs.

You will work with an empowered, employee-owned team to deliver high-quality projects while advancing your professional licensure and career growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas is required.
• Experience leading planning, design and execution of airport projects (FAA/TXDOT).
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects (runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, utilities).
• Ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance through all project phases.
• Prepare construction plans and specifications; assist with estimation and budgeting.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and fee proposals; manage grant applications and funding.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to drive project success.
• Stay current with airport design standards and innovative practices.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Aviation knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Airports team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

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• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one-on-one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that's who. " – Civil Engineering Technician
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• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
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Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

SEH is seeking a talented Civil Airports Engineer due to the growth and expansion of our Airports Practice Team within the State of Texas, with a focus on Austin and surrounding communities. This opportunity is ideal for a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas who is deeply connected to airport infrastructure design and project management in the Austin area and beyond.

This Opportunity:

• Lead and oversee detailed design of airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, buildings, and utilities
• Ensure high standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of project delivery
• Prepare comprehensive construction plans and specifications while actively contributing to project estimation and budgeting to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Partner with Professional Engineers and Project Managers to define project scopes, develop task hour budgets, create schedules, prepare fee proposals, and lead federal and state grant application and management efforts
• Stay at the forefront of industry excellence by mastering the latest airport design standards and innovative procedures.
• Create and foster an empowered team environment by embracing individual accountability and contributing collaboratively to shared success.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related discipline, demonstrating strong foundational knowledge and technical acumen
• Demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and TXDOT projects, Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (required).
• Proven success managing airport design and construction projects and leading cross-functional teams from concept to completion
• Consistent experience leading successful airport engineering projects within various regions throughout the state of Texas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) years of demonstrated experience leading planning, design, and execution of complex airport, FAA, and TXDOT projects, applying deep expertise in construction standards and methodologies
• Proven experience in proposal writing and client management with demonstrated ability to develop new business opportunities and win project proposals

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $125,000 and $150,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at SEH Benefits

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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