Civil Engineer - Aviation

Jobot; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior aviation leader to drive the continued expansion of its aviation practice in Indiana. You will lead technically challenging airport infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and parking facilities, while shaping long-term strategy and client relationships.

With 10+ years in aviation engineering consulting and a PE license, you will mentor engineers, lead project teams, and collaborate with executive leadership to grow this high-growth market sector

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license required.
• 10+ years of aviation engineering consulting experience preferred.
• Experience managing airport infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, parking facilities, and airfield improvements.
• FAA-funded project experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with airport design, inspection, rehabilitation, or construction administration.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continued expansion of the aviation practice and deliver airport infrastructure projects across Indiana.
• Oversee technically challenging airport infrastructure projects and shape the long-term strategy of the practice.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with executive leadership in a relationship-driven consulting environment.
• Drive business development and maintain strong client relationships while expanding the firm’s high-growth market sector.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Business development

Mentoring

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Lead the continued expansion of a growing aviation practice while delivering airport infrastructure projects that keep Indiana moving.

Salary: $100,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established engineering consulting firm with a growing portfolio of aviation infrastructure projects throughout Indiana. Supported by long-standing airport relationships and a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineering services, the company is investing in a senior aviation leader who can help expand an already successful practice.

This position offers the opportunity to lead technically challenging airport infrastructure projects while helping shape the long-term strategy of a practice with significant growth potential. If you're looking for a role where your technical expertise, leadership, and client relationships will directly influence the future of the business, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Why join us?

• Help lead the continued growth of an established aviation practice with existing airport clients already in place
• Deliver impactful airport infrastructure projects across commercial, municipal, and regional aviation facilities
• Work directly with executive leadership in a collaborative, relationship‑driven consulting environment
• Mentor engineers while helping expand one of the firm’s highest‑growth market sectors
• Join a stable engineering consulting firm known for long employee tenure and outstanding client relationships

Job Details

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of aviation engineering consulting experience preferred
• Experience managing airport infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, parking facilities, and airfield improvements
• FAA-funded project experience strongly preferred
• Experience with airport design, inspection, rehabilitation, or construction administration
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities

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