Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager

SEH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH in Austin, TX is seeking a Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join their Airports team. The role involves leading and overseeing airport infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and preparing project budgets and plans.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a Texas PE license, and significant experience in airport design and project management. Base compensation ranges from $125,000 to $150,000, and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in managing complex airport projects.
• Demonstrated ability in client management and developing business opportunities.
• Experience with FAA and TXDOT project standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed design of airport infrastructure projects.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are upheld during project delivery.
• Prepare construction plans and manage project budgets.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers on project scopes.

Skills

Airport infrastructure design

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Proposal writing

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®.

SEH is currently searching for a Civil Airports Engineer / Project Manager to join our talented Airports team!

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.
• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in Austin, TX and surrounding areas.

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 to $150,000 based on skill set and experience.

Due to current business and operational considerations, SEH is 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.