Civil Engineer - Aviation

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

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Aviation Leader in Indiana to guide airport infrastructure projects, lead engineering teams, and cultivate strong client relationships.

Ideal candidate holds a PE license with 10+ years of aviation consulting experience, including runways, taxiways, and airfield improvements, plus FAA-funded project exposure. The role combines technical leadership with business development in a growing practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• 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 leading engineering teams and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically challenging airport infrastructure projects.
• Manage client relationships and expand business opportunities.
• Mentor and lead engineering teams across projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

Client relationship management

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

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

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

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

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Indianapolis,IN, US