Design Engineer - Aviation Infrastructure

Bolton & Menk, Inc.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 58,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary bonuses

ESOP – Employee ownership

401(k) Match Program

Paid time off (PTO)

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Six paid company holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Bolton & Menk, Inc. invites applications for an entry‑level Design Engineer (EIT) to join the Aviation Transportation team in our Ramsey office.

You will work closely with project leaders on municipal airport and aviation projects, contributing to design and construction activities to support safe, sustainable communities. This role requires a Civil Engineering degree, EIT or eligibility within 12 months, and a willingness to travel during construction seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college.
• Certified Engineer‑in‑Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation.
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and aviation transportation projects.
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies.
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take‑off estimates.
• Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, documenting activities, measuring and testing, and coordinating with contractors and city staff.

Skills

EIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

MicroStation

Job description

Overview

Bolton & Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer, EIT, to join our Aviation Transportation team in our Ramsey office. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

In this entry‑level civil engineering role, we're looking for an Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) who shares our mission that all people should live in safe, sustainable, and beautiful communities. You'll work closely with project managers and project engineers, contributing to design and construction‑phase activities for municipal airport and aviation transportation projects.

This work directly supports the infrastructure that keeps communities connected and growing. As we like to say: "A mile of highway will take you one mile, but a mile of runway will take you anywhere."

What You Will Be Doing

• Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and aviation transportation projects
• Perform basic design computations, preliminary layout and design, research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Assist with project plans and specifications, preparing cost and quantity take‑off estimates
• Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking, performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities, measuring and testing, providing general oversight, and interacting with contractors, sub‑contractors, residents and city staff

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
• Certified Engineer‑in‑Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
• Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
• Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software (i.e., AutoCAD Civil3D, MicroStation)
• Requires frequent travel during construction season
• Possess a valid driver’s license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Salary Range: $58,000 – $90,000 depending on years of experience and credentials

Bolton & Menk is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to specific geographic location. Bolton & Menk reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company‑paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long‑term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer / Legal Information

Bolton & Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party agencies in response to Bolton & Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre‑approval from the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton & Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affimative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Bolton & Menk will not sponsor visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employer