Project Engineer – Airports

Morrison-Maierle; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Bonus programs

Health plan premiums

Paid time off

Parental leave

Company holidays

Floating holidays

401(k) matching

Insurance (AD&D/Disability/Life)

Job summary

Morrison-Maierle in Boise, ID seeks a Civil Project Engineer – Airports to design and deliver essential airport infrastructure, including taxiways, runways, and terminals, from concept through construction.

You will work in a collaborative, employee-owned environment, advancing toward Engineer of Record responsibilities while mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with project managers and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of 4+ years of civil engineering design experience in airport-related projects.
• PE license preferred or on track to obtain PE.
• Experience coordinating design tasks within a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute assigned project tasks and deliver defined technical work products.
• Support Engineer of Record in preparing design packages and technical docs.
• Provide construction administration support during construction phase.
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to support delivery.
• Guide junior engineers and staff on design standards.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, memorandums, and cost estimates.
• Ensure designs comply with FAA regulations, codes, and permitting standards.
• Support project managers in identifying client and business opportunities.

Skills

Airport design experience

Strong communication

Team coordination

Driver’s license

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS

Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Project Engineer – Airports
Job status: Exempt-salaried
Location: Boise, ID
(Relocation assistance provided)

Project Engineer – Airports | Design and deliver civil engineering airport infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, terminal expansions, and site development from concept through construction.

THE ROLE

As a Civil Project Engineer (Airports), you will design and deliver essential civil engineering airport infrastructure for landside and airside projects such as taxiways, runways, terminal expansions, and site development, while building toward technical leadership and project ownership. You will support projects from concept through construction in a collaborative, employee-owned environment. These responsibilities include: These responsibilities include:

• Execute assigned project tasks and phases and deliver defined technical work products within assigned scopes


• Support the Engineer of Record in preparing design packages and technical documentation


• Provide construction administration support during the construction phase of projects


• Coordinate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to support project delivery and execution


• Support and guide junior engineers and design staff on design, drafting, and modeling standards


• Prepare technical reports, specifications, memorandums, and cost estimates


• Ensure designs comply with applicable FAA regulatory requirements, codes, and permitting standards


• Support Project Managers in identifying and pursuing client and business development opportunities


• Progress toward Engineer of Record responsibilities with experience and licensure

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee-owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well-being. Whether it’s your family, hobbies, or future goals, we’ve got you covered.

• $80,000-$125,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth


• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter


• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions


• 90% company paid shared health plan premiums


• Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do


• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off


• Six paid company holidays


• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life


• 401(k) matching program


• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company

Since 1945, our longstanding engineering legacy as a 100% employee-owned company helps ensure safety, security, and growth for you. We create solutions that build better communities. We are a client- and people-focused culture that allows us to thrive as a top 500 engineering firm due to our unified team, diverse strengths, and individual contributions. It is why Morrison-Maierle has been voted by Zweigs \"Best Places to Work.\" Join us as a Project Engineer within our Aiports group to be part of this success.

\"As employee-owners, we don’t just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves.\" – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

YOUR STRENGTHS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, or equivalent ABET-accredited engineering program


• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant civil engineering design experience within airport related project work


• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred or on track to obtain PE


• Experience coordinating design tasks and contributing to project phases within a team environment


• Effective communicator, both written and verbal


• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record for project-related travel

WHO WE ARE

At Morrison-Maierle, we’re more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists—we’re community builders. Founded in 1945, we're a 100% employee-owned, Engineering News-Record Top 500 firm driven by a passion for innovative solutions that improve lives across the Rocky Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions. We are rooted in integrity, respect, excellence, and commitment. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven legacy committed to building a better future.

Morrison-Maierle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.