Project Engineer - Aviation

Aviation Department Engineer

The HNTB Bellevue (Seattle, WA) office is looking for engineering graduates with 6 years of experience to join our Aviation Department. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that delivers diverse and challenging engineering projects at airports in the Pacific Northwest as well as across the nation. The successful candidate will lead aviation project tasks, coordinate closely with other disciplines, and strengthen relationships with our clients.

Primary project focus of our Department includes:

• Geometric design of runways, taxiways and aprons
• Bituminous and concrete pavements
• Stormwater and utility infrastructure
• Airfield lighting
• Airfield support facilities
• Coordination with airport, airline, FAA and other aviation tenants
• Projects in all phases of planning, design and construction

At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

This opportunity entails being responsible for the production and modification of design calculations, technical reports, engineering plans and specifications for assigned projects. This position consults with the project manager to perform research, development, calculations, design and delivery. Applies engineering techniques, procedures and design criteria for projects ranging in size and complexity. Leverages technical knowledge and experience to address design related issues or concerns, working closely with the project manager through creative problem solving, interactions with clients and by completing tasks to meet the project schedule. Develops conceptual and detailed designs and calculations to support the project completion using current drawing and technical tools, programs and software. May mentor, train and review work of junior engineer staff and provide constructive feedback. As a member of the team, you will contribute to the successful project delivery for a diverse range of projects for HNTB's clients.

What You'll Do:

• Responsible for the planning and distribution of discipline-specific work, and adherence to the schedule and budget on projects.
• Assists in marketing responsibilities, including proposal generation.
• Assists with the development of scope of work and level of effort for projects and/or assignments within discipline.
• Oversees completeness and accuracy of project team's work within the technical discipline. Guides and mentors team to overall project objectives.
• Coordinates technical aspects of project with client counterpart and teaming partners at staff level for work within the discipline.
• Works closely with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience, or
• Master's degree in Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience, or
• PhD in Engineering and 4 years of relevant experience

What You'll Bring:

• Understands the impacts of decisions on technical design and work planning.
• Coordinates work planning and design effectively across multiple technical disciplines.
• Prepares high quality deliverables that are on time, and within budget and scope.

What We Prefer:

• Master's degree in Engineering
• 8 years relevant experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification (depending on discipline)

Locations:

Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Denver, CO, Salt Lake City, UT, Seattle, WA (Downtown)

The approximate pay range for the Greater Seattle, WA Metro Area is $110,390.23 - $172,661.65. The approximate pay range for Colorado is $105,590.66 - $165,154.61. The anticipated last day to apply is 06/21/2026.