Airfield Civil Engineer

AECOM•Charlotte, NC

4d•$110,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer to contribute to engineering design and planning projects in Charlotte, North Carolina, and throughout the Southeastern United States. The role supports planning, design, and construction of airport improvement projects for Carolinas and Southeast airport clients, serving both general aviation and commercial service airports. The engineer will work with aviation planners, designers, contractors, subconsultants, clients, and other stakeholders, and may lead multidisciplinary teams and parallel projects. The position also includes AutoCAD Civil 3D design management, staff mentorship, client relationship development, and coordination with funding agencies, the FAA, state aviation officials, and permitting authorities. Relocation is available. Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future. This is a hybrid position based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or a related field, and at least 6 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D design.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one within 12 months.
Experience with airport improvements from planning through design and construction.
Proficiency and experience with FAA Advisory Circulars and Airport Design and Engineering Standards.

Responsibilities

Develop civil airfield planning, design, and construction improvement documents with aviation planning and design staff.
Collaborate with planning and design team members, contractors, and subconsultants on ongoing projects.
Provide aviation-related civil design, planning, construction support, and client management services for general aviation and commercial service airports.
Plan, direct, and monitor multidisciplinary airport engineering projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, vehicle service roads, airfield lighting and signage, navigational aids, drainage improvements, utility relocation and protection, and pavement rehabilitation.
Drive projects from inception through final delivery, including airport planning, design, construction administration, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, and construction safety plans.
Coordinate delivery teams made up of multidisciplinary design engineers and technicians.
Perform AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D design manager duties.
Analyze GIS data, client as-builts, survey data, geotechnical data, subsurface utility information, and other project development data.
Mentor and develop staff, fostering teamwork, initiative, and growth.
Direct and support the production of multiple projects in parallel.
Develop and nurture positive, solution-focused client relationships.
Coordinate with clients, funding agencies, the FAA, state aviation officials, and permitting authorities.