Aviation Project Engineer

Aviation Project EngineerAECOM is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Engineer in Orange, CA to serve as the technical lead for airfield design projects. You will oversee engineering design delivery for major airfield improvements at large/medium/small hub airports including LAX, SFO, SMF, SJC, SNA, OAK, LGB, SAN, PSP, SBD, and others. This role goes beyond project execution — it's about owning delivery from planning through construction, managing complex phasing and regulatory constraints, and shaping long-term infrastructure investments. You'll lead and mentor teams across multiple active projects while driving quality, constructability, and compliance with FAA and client standards.AECOM has delivered civil and airfield infrastructure at more than 200 airports. Our aviation design teams are embedded in multi-year capital programs, typically ranging from $100M–$1B+, with civil packages covering runways, taxiways, aprons, and more. You'll join a national team of aviation planners and engineers working on some of the most complex and high-visibility airport developments in the U.S.How You'll ContributeLead airfield design from concept through final construction documentsDirect multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering packages for paving, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, and signageDevelop and seal construction drawings in alignment with FAA Advisory CircularsCoordinate design and technical input across planners, contractors, clients, and subconsultantsTranslate survey, geotechnical, utility, and sub-surface data into actionable designIntegrate FAA design and safety criteria, airport operations constraints, and funding guidelines into all design phasesSupervise and mentor junior staff across multiple active project sitesOversee design production using AutoCAD Civil 3DEnsure design quality, phasing feasibility, and on-time deliverySupport stakeholder coordination with FAA, state agencies, airport sponsors, and permitting authoritiesQualificationsMinimum Requirements:BS in Civil Engineering or related field + 10 years of airport/airfield planning or civil engineering design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationPreferred:California Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 12 monthsProfessional Engineer (PE) license — highly desiredExperience leading design of airfield projects from planning through constructionFamiliarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, especially AC 150/5300 seriesExpertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D with oversight responsibilityExperience working on active airfields, including with complex phasing, construction safety plans, and FAA coordinationAdditional InformationU.S. Citizenship is required for this positionTHIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN OCTOBER 15th 2026At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.