Engineer III – Aviation Infrastructure

HNTB

Engineer III responsible for aviation infrastructure project management for HNTB. Overseeing design and development of civil engineering projects across multiple locations.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $83,373 - $163,006 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects.
Works closely with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery.
Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity.
Leverages technical knowledge, experience and client relationships to assist in the execution and evaluation of project designs.
Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support project execution using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software.
May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback.
Performing a wide array of aviation-related civil design, planning, documentation, and construction support services for large hub commercial airports, aviation cargo, and GA clients in Southern California.
Developing design and coordinating technical matters related to the FAA Advisory Circulars, City Standards & Specifications, and other design criteria.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree in Engineering and 3 year of relevant experience, or PhD in Engineering and 2 years of relevant experience
Optimizing work processes by using knowledge of the most effective and efficient ways to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement.
Independently progresses the majority of designs and tasks required of the discipline.
Exhibiting experience with Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCad, Civil3D, and ArcGIS.
Exhibiting a thorough understanding of the application related to engineering, geometric and algebraic principles.
Managing time, proactively forecasting, and communicating project development needs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

design calculationstechnical reportsengineering plansengineering techniquesdesign criteriaconceptual designdetailed designFAA Advisory Circularsgeometric principlesalgebraic principles

Soft Skills

mentoringtrainingconstructive feedbacktime managementproactive forecastingcommunicationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degree in EngineeringPhD in Engineering