Engineer - Airport
About The Position
Interested in joining Milwaukee County? Milwaukee County is searching for authentic people who are out to change the game and bring their whole selves to work every day. Miwaukee County oversees operations from our Airport, Behavioral Health, Child Support, Combined Court Operations, Sheriff's Department, Community Reintegration Center, Human Services, Parks, Public Safety, Public Works, Fleet Operations, Transportation, and at the Zoo. Our departments are also dedicated to our Seniors and those with Disabilities in Aging and Disability Services, and Veterans in Veterans Services. Our employees also remain committed to serving the cultural, human, recreational, and social needs of the entire community. Miwaukee County offers a wide variety of interesting jobs for people who want to make a difference in our community. Milwaukee County provides a competitive benefit package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If disability related accommodations are needed, please contact 414-278-3936. For submitted application inquiries please contact [email protected]. Please note: an online application must be submitted for consideration. We are searching for Changemakers to come and join our team and discover our diverse and versatile community of independent spirits and unique talents, we are redefining the way you think about Milwaukee County! Closing Date: March 15, 2026 @ 11:00pm CST, or upon the receipt of 50 application submissions. Engineer – Airport Department: Architecture/Engineering Services Full-time, Hourly Hourly Pay Range: $40.40 - $60.60/hr Job Summary: The Engineer – Airport provides technical engineering services within the Airport Engineering Unit at Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport. These services include engineering analysis, design, construction management, and project management.
Requirements
- Must be a current resident of the State of Wisconsin.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained during incumbency.
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in civil, architectural, construction engineering, or closely related field.
- Must be able to pass an airport security background check needed to obtain an MKE security badge and class II airfield driver endorsement.
Responsibilities
- Engineering Analysis and Design - Prepare engineering designs, studies, estimates, and reports using engineering tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D. Prepare plan sets including drawings and specifications for bidding. Effectively communicate complex engineering concepts to stakeholders.
- Construction Management - Manage airport construction. Inspect and track work completed. Coordinate construction with contractors, airport operations, security, FAA, and other airport stakeholders. Review and process change orders, payments, and project closeout documents.
- Project Management - Manage project delivery. Oversee client needs, project cost, schedule, and quality. Lead teams of consultants, contractors, and internal staff in the delivery of projects. Provide high quality customer service to airport partners and stakeholders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
