Civil Engineer - Aviation

Michael Baker International•Orlando, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michael Baker is seeking a Civil Engineer with aviation experience to support the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. This role will include a combination of project management support, leading aviation civil design teams, and field engineering duties, working closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders in active airfield environments. Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity. Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous. We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life. We Make a Difference.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
6+ years of experience supporting aviation or airport infrastructure projects
PE license
Experience working in active airfield or airport environments
Knowledge of airfield pavement systems, civil site design, and construction means and methods
Understanding of project management principles and construction coordination

Responsibilities

Lead the design and construction of aviation infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield pavements, utilities, and support facilities
Serve and engineer of record for aviation civil projects.
Review plans, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy and constructability
Perform field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with project documents
Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and airport operations to support construction phasing and access requirements
Assist with quantity tracking, field measurements, and pay applications
Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and change documentation during construction.
Assist Project Managers with project schedules, cost tracking, and progress reporting
Participate in client, consultant, and construction meetings
Lead coordination between design, engineering, and construction teams
Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and close‑out materials
Assist with risk tracking, issue management, and project controls