Project Engineer, Aviation and Airfield Design

Woolpert; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 87,100 - 108,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible paid time off/vacation

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Project Engineer to join our aviation team in Texas or Utah. You will oversee the design and execution of airfield infrastructure projects, coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in airfield design and must possess a BA/BS in Civil Engineering and be a Registered Professional Engineer. Join us for flexible working options and a wide range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years related experience in airfield design.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.
• Familiar with FAA Design Advisory Circulars.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering computations and design development.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for approval.
• Act as a technical advisor to technical staff.
• Use AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD for project documents.

Skills

Airfield design

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Education

BA/BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoDesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Project Engineer to join our dynamic Aviation team in Utah or Texas.

The Project Engineer will be responsible for the design, coordination, and technical execution of aviation and airfield infrastructure projects. This position involves leading the preparation of construction documents, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring project compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of airfield design, FAA guidelines, and civil engineering principles.

Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located. No visa sponsorship is provided.

What you will do

• Performs engineering computations, conducts evaluations, design analyses, and design development.
• Prepares reports, recommendations and opinions for approval by a supervising Professional Engineer.
• Applies standard engineering practices and techniques to adjust and correlate data; recognizes and resolves discrepancies in results and follows operations through a series of related steps or processes.
• Works as a member of a project team in the development of data and/or applications.
• Acts as a technical advisor to technical staff.
• Uses AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD to develop engineering and design documents.
• Participates in firm-wide quality initiatives. Potentially serves as a field engineer during the construction of a project. Perform other duties as assigned.
• The following essential functions of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.
  • Assigns tasks to and coordinates the work of Engineers I and II.
  • Performs moderate design tasks and prepares portions of project documents.
  • Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements of projects.
  • Edits specifications and prepares final requirements of projects for review and decisions by senior engineers.
  • Performs research and investigations for project schedule and budget non‑compliance.

What you will bring

• BA/BS in Civil Engineering
• 3+ years related experience in airfield design
• Registered as a Professional Engineer
• Expertise in AutoDesk Civil 3D and AutoCAD software
• Familiar with FAA Design Advisory Circulars and able to implement in design

Benefits You Will Love

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Pay

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$87,100 — $108,900 USD

Equal Opportunity Employer

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [e-mail].

For interview logistical questions please contact [e-mail].