Civil Site Engineer - Aviation

Civil Site Engineer - Aviation Location: Providence, RI Job ID: 7725 # Positions: 1 Join a collaborative team where your contributions help shape reliable, well-functioning airport environments that support both daily operations and long-term growth. CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Civil Site Engineer - Aviation to join our Aviation Team in Providence, RI. In this role, you’ll support a range of aviation projects such as runway and taxiway systems and terminal developments. This position offers a strong platform to develop your technical depth while making a meaningful impact in the aviation space. Civil site engineers are encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in land development, municipal engineering, transportation, roadway, and other civil infrastructure disciplines who are interested in applying their expertise to aviation projects. Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required. What You’ll Do Support the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction under the guidance of experienced engineers. Assist with developing preliminary site layouts, grading, drainage, utility, pavement, and infrastructure designs while preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and specifications. Participate in the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking areas, and support facilities. Assist with engineering analyses and support identifying and resolving technical issues while ensuring designs align with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in field visits and construction observations to gain practical project experience. Develop familiarity with FAA, state, and local aviation design standards and assist in applying regulatory requirements. 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 activities by preparing field reports, documenting site conditions with photographs, attending progress meetings, tracking installed quantities, and coordinating with contractors, clients, and project managers throughout construction. What You Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required. Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, water resources, aviation, or a related discipline. Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred. Familiarity with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, pavement, or site design principles. Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline. Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.). Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Desire to learn aviation engineering and work on complex infrastructure projects. Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred. Why You’ll Love It Here Build hands-on experience across airside, landside, and aviation facility projects that support safe, reliable airport operations. Work with a multidisciplinary team delivering integrated solutions—from runway and taxiway systems to terminals, parking, and support infrastructure. Grow your technical skills while contributing to projects that enhance efficiency, safety and passenger experience across airports of all sizes. Curious about the impactful work our Aviation team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for airside, landside, and facility-related airport infrastructure by visiting: Salary Range $78,000 - $88,000 Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. Culture/EEO Statement At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways—always searching, never settling—to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible. We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr CHA Consulting, Inc.