Project Engineer - Aviation

The Thrasher Group • Bridgeport, WV

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About The Position

The Thrasher Group is seeking a Project Engineer to join its Aviation team in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The team delivers aviation projects such as taxiway rehabilitations, apron expansions, security enhancements, and airfield access roads. The work builds on skills in grading, drainage, utilities, and pavement design, and the company welcomes candidates without prior aviation experience who are ready to learn.

The Project Engineer provides design and project support from concept through permitting and construction, collaborates with project managers, clients, and design teams, and coordinates with agencies and other stakeholders. The role also includes preparing technical documents and permit packages, developing bid and construction packages, guiding staff engineers, and reviewing construction inspection reports for compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in land development, aviation, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D and related design software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Pre-employment drug screening and background checks are required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe.
• Experience with FAA design standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering design and support for aviation projects from concept through permitting and construction.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and design teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, municipalities, utilities, and FAA representatives throughout design and permitting.
• Prepare and review permit packages for zoning, stormwater, environmental, and aviation-specific requirements, including plans, details, calculations, and reports.
• Develop bid and construction packages with plans, specifications, cost estimates, and permit documents.
• Oversee preparation of technical reports, including assessments, preliminary engineering reports, SWPPPs, and airport layout plans.
• Provide guidance to staff engineers.
• Review construction inspection reports for compliance with contract documents and FAA standards.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability.
• Company-paid $100,000 life insurance policy.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
• Profit sharing.
• Discretionary bonuses.
• Paid time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• Support for continuing education and professional registrations.
• Assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.
• Schedule flexibility and Flex Fridays.

What This Job Offers

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