Civil Project Engineer – Aviation

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a civil engineer to design airfield and site layouts, perform hydrologic analyses, pavement design, and earthwork calculations. You will prepare plans, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates while coordinating with utilities and environmental permitting.

The role includes construction-phase support, peer reviews, and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited), 4+ years of design experience, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 4 years of design experience in engineering/construction.
• At least 3 years using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or Revit.
• EIT certification and ability to pass the PE exam within one year.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil engineering design for airfield/site layout, grading, profiles, earthwork analyses and design.
• Prepare construction plans, specs, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Provide construction phase services including shop drawings, RFIs, and inspections.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist project managers with proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

Revit

Pavement Design

Storm Water Management

Construction Inspection

Cost Estimation

FAA Advisory Circulars

Education

BS in Civil Engineering ABET-accredited

MS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Revit

Job description

• Provide civil engineering design for airfield/site layout, grading, profiles, earthwork analyses and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design, pavement design and maintenance, construction safety and phasing, aircraft layouts and modeling, storm water management design, erosion and sediment control design, utility coordination and design, environmental permitting, and preparation of construction plans, specifications, schedules, design reports, and cost estimates.
• Provide construction phase services including shop drawing review, responding to contractor questions (RFIs), and construction inspection.
• Complete designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for preparation of construction plans related to airport development and rehabilitation projects.
• Assist Project Managers in preparing technical proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and client presentations.
• Prepare construction specifications for airport development projects per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 and State requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and review design work for accuracy and quality control.
• Organize and manage workload to meet budget and schedule deadlines.
• Utilise AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads) to prepare high-quality design deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited Program
• Minimum of 4 years of design experience in Engineering and Construction projects
• At least 3 years of direct design experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or Revit software in design
• EIT certification and the ability to pass the PE exam within one year
• Preferred: Master of Science (MS) Degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state
• Prior aviation or transportation infrastructure design experience
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, state DOT standards, and municipal permitting processes

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design for airfield and site layout, including proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation. Capable of preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and managing project schedules.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Civil Engineering Design
• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• FAA Advisory Circulars
• Project Management
• EIT Certification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Grading Design
• Hydrologic Analysis
• Pavement Design
• Storm Water Management
• Utility Coordination
• Construction Specifications
• Cost Estimation
• Design Calculations
• Construction Inspection
• Environmental Permitting

Soft Skills

• Mentoring
• Organizational Skills
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• EIT Certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• Aviation Design
• Transportation Infrastructure
• State DOT Standards
• Municipal Permitting

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• OpenRoads
• Revit