About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Airport Design Engineer will support aviation civil engineering projects at general aviation, commercial, and military airfields. You will work on design and production tasks under senior staff supervision while gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle.

• Perform quantity takeoffs, computer modeling, design calculations, and plan-set production for commercial and general aviation airports.
• Design horizontal and vertical geometry for airfield elements.
• Perform drainage calculations and size drainage systems for airfield and site development.
• Assist with pavement markings, fence line layouts, project phasing, and, under guidance, pavement design for aircraft.
• Coordinate with survey, drainage, structural and other disciplines to interpret and integrate design information.
• Participate in construction administration and site observation; represent the engineering team in the field when required.
• Produce quality deliverables on schedule, contribute ideas to project teams, and pursue professional growth.

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Registered EIT (Engineer‑in‑Training) or ability to obtain EIT registration within 6 months of hire.
• Strong time-management skills and attention to detail.
• Authorization to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on multidisciplinary teams.

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Preferred / Nice-to-have

• AutoCAD, including Civil3D experience.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars relevant to airport civil engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A passion for airports and aviation and an eagerness to learn in a mentoring environment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $71,076 per year (estimated).
• Typical early-career benefits may include paid time off, health insurance options, retirement savings plans, and opportunities for professional development and mentorship. Exact benefits and total compensation will be provided by the Confidential Client during the interview or offer stage.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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