Aviation Engineer

AECOM

Civil Engineer for AECOM designing and overseeing airport infrastructure projects in Tampa, Florida. Collaborating with teams and managing projects from planning to construction.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $85,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage installation, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
Developing civil airfield design and construction improvement documents
Coordinate with planning and design team members, contractors, and sub-consultants for ongoing planning, design, and construction projects.
Perform aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for General Aviation and Commercial Air Service Airports
Involved with projects from start to completion including planning, design, and construction administration of airports, including grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans.
Collaborating and/or coordinating with delivery teams consisting of multi-disciplined design engineers and technicians
AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager duties
Analyze GIS data, client as-builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information, and data needed for project development.
Supervise, coordinate, and produce several projects concurrently.
Establishes positive client relationships.
Coordinate with clients, funding agencies, state aviation officials, FAA, and local permit Agencies.
Includes regular site visits during the design and construction phases of airport improvement projects throughout the State of Florida.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS Civil Engineering
2 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design-related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D Design
Experience in airport improvements from planning through the design and construction phase
Experience and knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Design and Engineering Standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
AD&D
disability benefits
paid time off
leaves of absences
voluntary benefits
perks
flexible work options
well-being resources
employee assistance program
business travel insurance
service recognition awards
retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Airport EngineeringCivil DesignConstruction AdministrationPavement DesignDrainage DesignGradingSpecifications DevelopmentClient ManagementProject CoordinationSite Visits

Soft Skills

Client Relationship ManagementCollaborationSupervisionCommunication