Civil Engineer - Aviation

Urban Engineers•Philadelphia, PA

42d•$80,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Urban Engineers is seeking an early-career Civil Engineer to join our Aviation Department. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and construction of airfield and landside infrastructure projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. You’ll work alongside senior engineers and project managers while gaining exposure to the full project lifecycle – from design through construction.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited Program
1–3 years of professional experience in civil/site design (aviation, transportation, or infrastructure preferred).
Experience with Civil 3D, MicroStation, or OpenRoads.
EIT certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to FAA design standards or DOT projects.
Prior aviation or transportation infrastructure design experience.
Strong technical writing, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist with design and documentation for runways, taxiways, aprons, access roads, utilities, and stormwater systems.
Perform calculations, prepare drawings, and develop design reports and cost estimates.
Support construction-phase services including RFI responses, shop drawing review, and field observation.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and assist with permitting, scheduling, and technical deliverables.
Apply FAA, DOT, and state standards to design tasks.
Develop proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and/or OpenRoads for airfield design.