AECOM is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Engineer 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 Contribute<ul><li>Lead airfield design from concept through final construction documents</li><li>Direct multidisciplinary teams to deliver engineering packages for paving, grading, drainage, utilities, lighting, and signage</li><li>Develop and seal construction drawings in alignment with FAA Advisory Circulars</li><li>Coordinate design and technical input across planners, contractors, clients, and subconsultants</li><li>Translate survey, geotechnical, utility, and sub-surface data into actionable design</li><li>Integrate FAA design and safety criteria, airport operations constraints, and funding guidelines into all design phases</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior staff across multiple active project sites</li><li>Oversee design production using AutoCAD Civil 3D</li><li>Ensure design quality, phasing feasibility, and on-time delivery</li><li>Support stakeholder coordination with FAA, state agencies, airport sponsors, and permitting authorities</li></ul>

AECOM is the world&rsquo;s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle &ndash; from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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