Field Engineer - Aviation

STV Construction Incorporated; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Holidays (9 days)

Professional Licensure support

Job summary

STV Construction Incorporated is seeking a motivated Field Engineer – Aviation to join our national Aviation group. This role is fully onsite at client sites in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, or Denver, CO, supporting airside and landside construction activities.

You will collaborate with project managers, contractors, and airport stakeholders to ensure safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance while reviewing plans and coordinating with design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 2–6 years of experience in construction, aviation infrastructure, transportation, or related projects.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in active construction and airport environments; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support field execution of aviation and airport infrastructure projects, including terminals and airfields.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, airport operations, and project teams.
• Monitor progress, quality, and compliance with plans and specs.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and field documentation.
• Review drawings and schedules for constructability and compliance; support project controls.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

STV is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer – Aviation to join our national Aviation group. This position will be fully onsite at one of our aviation client sites located in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, or Denver, CO. This position will support the planning, construction, and delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in dynamic airport environments and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and operations. The Field Engineer will work closely with project managers, contractors, airport stakeholders, and design teams to support airside and landside construction activities while ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Support field execution of aviation and airport infrastructure projects including terminals, airfields, utilities, roadways, and support facilities. Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, airport operations personnel, and project teams to facilitate construction activities. Monitor construction progress, quality, and adherence to project plans and specifications. Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and field documentation. Conduct site inspections and document daily construction activities and field observations. Review drawings, schedules, and technical specifications for constructability and compliance. Support project controls including tracking budgets, schedules, quantities, and project milestones. Ensure compliance with FAA requirements, airport standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols. Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies. Assist with coordination of utility relocations, phasing plans, and operational constraints within active airport environments. Promote a strong culture of safety and quality throughout all project phases.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field. 2–6 years of experience in construction, aviation infrastructure, transportation, or related engineering projects. Understanding of construction methods, engineering plans, and field coordination processes. Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in active construction and airport operational environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting aviation, airport, or transportation infrastructure projects. Familiarity with FAA advisory circulars, airport operations, and aviation design/construction standards. EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure preferred. Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar platforms. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Compensation Range: $91,976.90 - $105,116.46

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good‑faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News‑Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world‑class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully.

We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com.

STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.