Airport Civil Engineer - FAA & Aviation Projects

Job Description

### **Airport Civil Engineer \| FAA \& Aviation Projects \| $110K--$135K**

**Location:** Lincoln, NE

**Job Type:** Full-Time

**Salary:** $110,000--$135,000/year

**Design and deliver airport infrastructure projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and future growth of aviation facilities while working alongside a respected engineering team on FAA and civil engineering projects.**

If you're passionate about aviation engineering and want to work on projects from planning and design through construction, this is an opportunity to build your career with a collaborative firm that values technical excellence, professional development, and long-term growth.

### Why you'll want this role

* $110,000--$135,000 annual salary
* Supportive and highly respected leadership
* Collaborative, team-oriented culture
* Excellent career development opportunities
* Diverse airport planning and civil engineering projects
* Competitive compensation and benefits

### In this role, you'll:

* Design airport and civil infrastructure projects from planning through construction.
* Prepare engineering calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
* Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders.
* Perform engineering analyses and develop practical design solutions.
* Support FAA and airport improvement projects, including permitting and airspace studies.
* Conduct site visits, observe construction activities, and prepare field reports.
* Assist with CADD drafting, data collection, research, and technical investigations.
* Ensure projects meet quality standards, engineering best practices, and applicable regulations.

### We're looking for someone with:

* Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
* 1--5 years of airport planning, airport design, or civil engineering experience.
* Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with FAA or DOT airport projects is a plus.
* Familiarity with ArcGIS is preferred.
* PE license preferred but not required.