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AECOM · 2 weeks ago

Aviation Project Engineer

Orange, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $195K/yr

10+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm delivering a better world. They are seeking an experienced Aviation Project Engineer to lead airfield design projects, overseeing engineering design delivery for major improvements at various airports and managing teams across multiple projects.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead airfield design from concept through final construction documents

Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering packages for paving, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, and signage

Develop and seal construction drawings in alignment with FAA Advisory Circulars

Coordinate design and technical input across planners, contractors, clients, and subconsultants

Translate survey, geotechnical, utility, and sub-surface data into actionable design

Integrate FAA design and safety criteria, airport operations constraints, and funding guidelines into all design phases

Supervise and mentor junior staff across multiple active project sites

Oversee design production using AutoCAD Civil 3D

Ensure design quality, phasing feasibility, and on-time delivery

Support stakeholder coordination with FAA, state agencies, airport sponsors, and permitting authorities

Qualification

Airfield designCivil engineeringAutoCAD Civil 3DFAA Advisory CircularsProject managementStakeholder coordinationConstruction safety plansMentoring

Required

BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 10 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education