Hybrid Aviation Design Engineer / Manager

talisman; San Francisco (CA); Híbrido; USD 165.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off and flexible work

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

Talisman in San Francisco is seeking an Aviation Design Engineer/Manager to lead airfield and landside projects at the San Francisco International Airport. You will guide teams, own client relationships, and drive projects from concept to construction in a hybrid work setting.

The role requires a PE license (CA preferred), 10–15 years of airfield experience, and strong communication skills. You will collaborate across disciplines and coordinate with regulators to deliver high-impact

Formación

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and CA PE license preferred.
• 10–15 years of airfield design, project production, and technical engineering experience.
• Proven ability to manage teams, client relationships, and project finances.
• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with production support systems and standard engineering software.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee airfield and landside design projects, reviewing sketches and specifications.
• Mentor junior professionals through all design phases.
• Coordinate across runways, taxiways, drainage, geotechnical, and electrical disciplines.
• Represent the firm to airport clients and regulators from concept through construction.
• Ensure QA standards, communication protocols, and progress reporting.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and billing, escalating issues when needed.
• Forecast weekly workload and plan manpower for the team.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Client relations

Project finances

Public speaking

Engineering software

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA coursework

Herramientas

Engineering software

Descripción del empleo

We're partnered with a world-class infrastructure consultancy to find an Aviation Design Engineer/Manager to support projects at the San Francisco International Airport. We're looking for a seasoned aviation engineer who leads from the front: guiding teams, owning client relationships, and delivering landmark airfield projects from concept to completion.

About the role

You'll serve as a senior technical and managerial leader, overseeing airfield and landside design projects while mentoring junior engineers and acting as the primary point of contact for clients and regulatory agencies. This is a high-visibility role for someone who is equally comfortable reviewing design drawings and presenting to airport leadership - someone who takes ownership and drives results. You'll coordinate across disciplines including runway and taxiway design, drainage, geotechnical, and electrical - acting as the central hub that keeps everything aligned.

What you'll lead

• Oversee airfield and landside project design - reviewing sketches, concepts, drawings, and specifications produced by engineers, subconsultants, and CAD designers
• Guide and mentor junior professionals and technical staff through all phases of design and drafting
• Coordinate across airfield disciplines including runway and taxiway design, drainage systems, geotechnical work, and electrical - ensuring all workstreams stay integrated and on track
• Represent the firm's multidisciplinary capabilities directly to airport clients, from conceptual planning through construction administration
• Manage project quality assurance, communication protocols, deliverable standards, and progress reporting
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, and billing - escalating financial or performance issues to senior leadership proactively
• Coordinate between internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to keep complex projects aligned and on track
• Manage weekly workload forecasting and manpower planning for your team

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (required); graduate degree or MBA coursework is a plus
• Active PE license (CA preferred)
• 10-15 years of experience in airfield design, project production and technical engineering
• Proven ability to manage teams, client relationships, and project financials simultaneously
• Strong public speaking, interpersonal, and persuasive communication skills
• Proficiency with production support systems and standard engineering software

What we offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid time off and flexible work options
• Employee assistance program and recognition programs
• A culture grounded in safety, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and excellence

Compensation

Competitive salary: $165,000 – $200,000 (based on experience, skills, and location)

Location

San Francisco, CA (HYBRID). Relocation assistance is provided.