Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation

CHA • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Civil Project Engineer - Aviation to join our Aviation Team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you'll lead the planning, design, and delivery of civil infrastructure projects supporting airports of all sizes, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking facilities, utilities, and site development. Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required. We welcome experienced civil engineers with backgrounds in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, or other horizontal infrastructure projects who are interested in applying their expertise to aviation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive civil engineering experience in civil site design, land development, municipal infrastructure, transportation, aviation, or other horizontal infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong experience designing site grading, drainage, stormwater systems, utilities, roadways, pavements, and other civil infrastructure
• Experience using Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or comparable civil engineering design software
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, managing technical project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, engineering standards, construction administration, and project delivery
• Excellent verbal, written, and client relationship skills
• Willingness to periodically travel to project sites to support construction observations and field activities

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Previous aviation experience is preferred
• Experience with FAA standards is preferred
• Participation in professional engineering organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex civil engineering projects from planning and design through construction, preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, plans, specifications, and construction documents
• Design and oversee civil infrastructure projects including grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, roadways, pavements, and site development for aviation facilities, including airports, terminals, airfields, and support facilities
• Serve as a technical leader by developing innovative engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and client standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating with planners, architects, engineers, project managers, and clients to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget
• Mentor and develop junior engineers through technical guidance, design reviews, and project leadership
• Support business development by preparing technical proposals, participating in client presentations, and cultivating strong client relationships
• Perform periodic field observations during construction to document project progress, verify work generally conforms to design plans and specifications, review erosion and sediment control measures, and communicate observations to the project team
• Support construction administration by reviewing contractor progress, preparing field reports, documenting site conditions, attending progress meetings, tracking installed quantities, and assisting with resolving construction-related technical questions

Benefits

• Serve as a technical leader on impactful aviation projects that support safe airport operations and long‑term infrastructure performance
• Collaborate with experienced aviation professionals on airside, landside, and facility projects for airports of all sizes
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers while advancing your own technical expertise

What This Job Offers

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