Airport Engineer

Position Overview

The Airport Engineer (State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I) position with the Department of Aviation is seeking a civil engineer to perform airport capital improvement, security, facility maintenance, obstruction, and other field inspections. In this role you will provide detailed engineering advice and manage DOAV-funded capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with FAA, state, and federal laws. The compensation range is $50,000.00-$85,000.00 and the position requires in-state travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct airport capital improvement, security, facility maintenance, obstruction, and other field inspections.
• Provide detailed engineering advice, assistance, and management for capital improvement projects in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Respond to inquiries from airport sponsors, consultants, and government agencies regarding program criteria.
• Review and approve construction plans, specifications, and engineering documents.
• Attend ACIP, predesign, preconstruction, periodic on-site, and final inspections of DOAV-funded projects.
• Process grant agreements, amendments, and reimbursement requests while maintaining projects in the DOAV online funding portal (Airport System Management).
• Build effective relationships with airport staff, sponsors, and consultants.
• Travel within the state as required.

Required Qualifications

• Experience conducting on-site construction field inspections.
• Knowledge of construction techniques and methods.
• Experience in conducting field surveys.
• Project management experience, including managing grant-in-aid programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word & Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• Airport facility experience.
• Private pilot’s license.