Aviation Civil Engineer

AtkinsRéalis • Nashville, TN

20h • $90,400 - $150,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking an Aviation Civil Engineer to join its team in Nashville, Tennessee. The role leads the design, scheduling, and coordination of complex aviation and civil engineering projects from concept through construction. The engineer designs airport facilities and infrastructure, prepares and oversees technical deliverables and project controls, and applies advanced engineering judgment to evaluate alternatives and resolve technical challenges.

The position provides technical expertise and quality oversight for engineering teams, coordinates multidisciplinary stakeholders, and ensures work complies with FAA criteria, industry standards, client requirements, and regulations. It supports project delivery by managing scope, schedule, resources, risks, and technical information; collaborates with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project managers; and mentors junior staff while improving engineering processes and project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum five years of experience working on civil infrastructure improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of FAA criteria.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.
• Selected applicants must undergo a Federal background investigation and meet eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, scheduling, and coordination of complex aviation and civil engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Design aviation facilities, including runways, taxiways, aprons, airport roadways, and other airport-related infrastructure.
• Prepare and oversee engineering plans, specifications, calculations, technical reports, cost estimates, budgets, and project schedules.
• Evaluate alternatives, resolve technical challenges, and recommend practical solutions using advanced engineering judgment.
• Provide technical expertise and quality oversight for work performed by engineers, designers, technicians, and support staff.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver integrated, compliant, and constructible solutions.
• Ensure compliance with FAA criteria, industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory requirements.
• Support project delivery through management of scope, schedule, resources, risks, and technical information.
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and project managers throughout design and construction.
• Mentor junior staff, foster professional development, and drive continuous improvement in engineering processes and project execution.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits may be available depending on employment status.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting may be available depending on employment status.
• Employee stock purchase plan may be available depending on employment status.
• Paid Time Off and leaves of absence options may be available depending on employment status.
• Flexible work options may be available depending on employment status.
• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs may be available depending on employment status.
• Employee assistance program may be available depending on employment status.
• Voluntary benefits may be available depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior