Airport Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Join a growing aviation engineering team supporting airport improvement projects throughout Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. In this role, you'll contribute to projects from planning and design through construction, working closely with airport clients, FAA and DOT stakeholders, and internal project teams to deliver critical aviation infrastructure improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed Civil Engineer looking for hands-on project experience, strong mentorship, and long-term career growth within an employee-owned firm.

What You'll Do

• Prepare engineering designs, construction plans, specifications, and technical reports for airport improvement projects.
• Analyze engineering data and develop practical, cost-effective design solutions.
• Coordinate with airport clients, consultants, contractors, and FAA/DOT agencies throughout project development.
• Support construction administration activities, including site visits, project meetings, and construction observations.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful aviation infrastructure projects.

QualificationsRequired

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 1-5 years of civil engineering experience.
• Experience in aviation, transportation, roadway, or land development projects preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel periodically for project meetings and site visits.

Preferred

• Experience with FAA and/or DOT-funded projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
• Construction administration or field observation experience.
• Interest in aviation infrastructure and airport development.

Why Join Us?

• Employee-owned company with ESOP participation.
• Strong opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Direct exposure to projects from design through construction.
• Collaborative, close-knit team environment with strong mentorship.
• Opportunity to work on impactful airport infrastructure projects throughout the Midwest.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• If you're looking for a career where you can grow technically, work directly with clients, and help shape the future of regional aviation infrastructure, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Paid Volunteer Time-Off Parental Leave Vacation and Sick Leave Paid Holidays Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) 401k Match Performance Based Bonuses Employee Assistance Program Flexible spending account

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.