Civil Project Engineer – Aviation

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Civil Project Engineer designing airfield and landside infrastructure projects in Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Supporting planning, design, and construction for aviation projects.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design for airfield and site layout, including proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation. Capable of preparing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and managing project schedules.

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Civil Engineering DesignAutoCAD Civil 3DFAA Advisory CircularsProject ManagementEIT Certification

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Hard Skills

Grading DesignHydrologic AnalysisPavement DesignStorm Water ManagementUtility CoordinationConstruction SpecificationsCost EstimationDesign CalculationsConstruction InspectionEnvironmental Permitting

Soft Skills

MentoringOrganizational SkillsCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationOpenRoadsRevit

Certifications & Qualifications

EIT CertificationProfessional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Aviation DesignTransportation InfrastructureState DOT StandardsMunicipal Permitting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide civil engineering design for airfield/site layout, grading, profiles, earthwork analyses and design, hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and design, pavement design and maintenance, construction safety and phasing, aircraft layouts and modeling, storm water management design, erosion and sediment control design, utility coordination and design, environmental permitting, and preparation of construction plans, specifications, schedules, design reports, and cost estimates.
Provide construction phase services including shop drawing review, responding to contractor questions (RFIs), and construction inspection.
Complete designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, schematics, and final working drawings for preparation of construction plans related to airport development and rehabilitation projects.
Assist Project Managers in preparing technical proposals, cost estimates, project schedules, and client presentations.
Prepare construction specifications for airport development projects per FAA Advisory Circular 150/5370-10 and State requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and review design work for accuracy and quality control.
Organize and manage workload to meet budget and schedule deadlines.
Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D (and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads) to prepare high-quality design deliverables.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited Program
Minimum of 4 years of design experience in Engineering and Construction projects
At least 3 years of direct design experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or Revit software in design
EIT certification and the ability to pass the PE exam within one year
Preferred: Master of Science (MS) Degree in Civil Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license in any U.S. state
Prior aviation or transportation infrastructure design experience
Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, state DOT standards, and municipal permitting processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Prescription
Dental
Vision
Fully Remote, Hybrid, or Office-based flexibility
Life Insurance
Short/Long Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
401K and company match
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days
Vacation Buy-back Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development Certification Bonus