Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is looking for a Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation in Indianapolis, IN, to lead impactful airport infrastructure projects from planning to construction. The ideal candidate will be a licensed Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of civil engineering experience, particularly in aviation or related areas.

This role involves designing civil infrastructure, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with project teams to ensure project success. Join CHA to make a difference in the aviation industry while growing your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Strong experience with drainage, stormwater systems, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of civil engineering projects.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Project management

Client relations

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, IN, US

Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation

Advance Civil Infrastructure as a Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation - Help Shape the Future of Airports. Are you a senior-level civil engineer ready to lead complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction? Do you enjoy solving challenging engineering problems, mentoring technical teams, and delivering projects that make a lasting impact on communities? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation to join our Aviation Team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects supporting airports of all sizes, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking facilities, utilities, and site development. Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required. We welcome experienced civil engineers with backgrounds in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, or other horizontal infrastructure projects who are interested in applying their expertise to aviation projects.

What You'll Do:

Lead the technical execution of complex civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction, preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents.

• Design and oversee civil infrastructure projects including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, pavements, and site development for aviation facilities, including airports, terminals, airfields, and support facilities.
• Serve as a technical leader by developing innovative engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client standards. Experience with FAA standards is preferred but not required.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with planners, architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and project leadership.
• Support business development by preparing technical proposals, participating in client presentations, and cultivating strong client relationships.
• Perform periodic field observations during construction to document project progress, verify work generally conforms to design plans and specifications, review erosion and sediment control measures, and communicate observations to the project team.
• Support construction administration by reviewing contractor progress, preparing field reports, documenting site conditions, attending progress meetings, tracking installed quantities, and assisting with resolving construction-related technical questions.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience in civil site design, land development, municipal infrastructure, transportation, aviation, or other horizontal infrastructure projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong experience designing site grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, roadways, pavements, and other civil infrastructure.
• Experience using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or comparable civil engineering design software.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing technical project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, construction administration, and project delivery.
• Excellent verbal, written, and client relationship skills.
• Willingness to periodically travel to project sites to support construction observations and field activities.
• Participation in professional engineering organizations is a plus.

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Serve as a technical leader on impactful aviation projects that support safe airport operations and long-term infrastructure performance.
• Collaborate with experienced aviation professionals on airside, landside, and facility projects for airports of all sizes.
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers while advancing your own technical expertise.

Curious about the impactful work our Aviation team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for airside, landside, and facility-related airport infrastructure by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/aviation/

Salary Range:

$125,000 - $140,000. Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.