Civil Engineer - Aviation

Job Description

AVIATION PRACTICE

Michael Baker International knows the business of airports - from the smallest general aviation facilities to the busiest international airports in the world. For 85 years, we have provided planning, design, and construction services to airports worldwide, serving as an on-call "extension of staff" to many of our aviation clients. Michael Baker's award-winning personnel have a reputation for taking their understanding of the local airport community / environment and incorporating related elements into their designs and plans. Knowing that airports are a key economic driver and source of pride for the geographic areas they serve, we proudly perform as partners in more than facilities and other infrastructure. We partner in success.

What We're Looking For:

Michael Baker is seeking a Civil Engineer with aviation experience to support the planning, design, and delivery of airport infrastructure projects. This role will include a combination of project management support, leading aviation civil design teams, and field engineering duties, working closely with project managers, designers, contractors, and airport stakeholders in active airfield environments.

What You'll Do:

Engineering & Field Support

• Lead the design and construction of aviation infrastructure projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield pavements, utilities, and support facilities
• Serve and engineer of record for aviation civil projects.
• Review plans, specifications, and submittals for technical accuracy and constructability
• Perform field observations to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with project documents
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and airport operations to support construction phasing and access requirements
• Assist with quantity tracking, field measurements, and pay applications
• Support resolution of field issues, RFIs, and change documentation during construction.

Project Management Support

• Assist Project Managers with project schedules, cost tracking, and progress reporting
• Participate in client, consultant, and construction meetings
• Lead coordination between design, engineering, and construction teams
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, progress reports, and close-out materials
• Assist with risk tracking, issue management, and project controls

What You Need To Succeed:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 7+ years of experience supporting aviation or airport infrastructure projects
• PE license
• Experience working in active airfield or airport environments
• Knowledge of airfield pavement systems, civil site design, and construction means and methods
• Understanding of project management principles and construction coordination

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $151,000 This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

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About Us

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.


Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.


EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.


*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.


*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.