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 Contribute** + Lead airfield design from concept through final construction documents + Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering packages for paving, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, and signage + Develop and seal construction drawings in alignment with FAA Advisory Circulars + Coordinate design and technical input across planners, contractors, clients, and subconsultants + Translate survey, geotechnical, utility, and sub-surface data into actionable design + Integrate FAA design and safety criteria, airport operations constraints, and funding guidelines into all design phases + Supervise and mentor junior staff across multiple active project sites + Oversee design production using AutoCAD Civil 3D + Ensure design quality, phasing feasibility, and on-time delivery + Support stakeholder coordination with FAA, state agencies, airport sponsors, and permitting authorities **Qualifications** **Minimum 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 education **Preferred:** + California Professional Engineer License or ability to obtain within 12 months + Professional Engineer (PE) license — **highly desired** + Experience leading design of airfield projects from planning through construction + Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars, especially AC 150/5300 series + Expertise in AutoCAD Civil 3D with oversight responsibility + Experience working on active airfields, including with complex phasing, construction safety plans, and FAA coordination **Additional Information** + Relocation is available + Visa sponsorship is **not** available + THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION NO SOONER THAN SEPTEMBER 28th 2026 At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. **ReqID:** J10154950 **Business Line:** Transportation **Business Group:** DCS **Strategic Business Unit:** West **Career Area:** Program & Project Management **Work Location Model:** Hybrid **Compensation:** USD 150000 - USD 195000 - yearly