Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure

NextGenEnergyJobs; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs seeks a Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation with 5–15 years of airfield/airport design experience. The role covers project lifecycle, from concept to construction, across a variety of airports and municipal projects.

The ideal candidate will lead teams, prepare plans and cost estimates, and coordinate with clients and stakeholders while applying FAA regulations. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• 5–15 years of design experience in aviation/municipal/transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design and planning for airfield and site development projects.
• Manage projects from concept through construction lifecycle.
• Contribute to rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to service airports nationwide.
• Develop proposals, technical reports, and deliver client or public presentations.

Skills

Professional Engineer

Civil Engineering

Airfield design

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Professional Engineer, Civil / Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure

We are seeking a Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation with 5-15 years of experience in airfield / airport, transportation, municipal, and/or site development projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and supports design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
• Manage the entire lifecycle of projects from conceptual design through construction
• Contribute to the rehabilitation and construction of runways, taxiways, aprons, utilities, roadways, NAVAIDS, fueling facilities, and security enhancements
• Collaborate with a group of passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases
• Apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Registered as a Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 5 - 15 years of design experience related to aviation, municipal, and/or transportation projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management
• Emerging interest or prior experience leading project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements
• Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Flexibility to travel as needed (10-20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required
• In possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
• Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD
• Previous training or experience with ArcGIS
• Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects
• Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation
• Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures