Civil Airport Engineer - Project Manager

Bend, OR;
Spokane, WA

Morrison‑Maierle is a 100% employee‑owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high‑quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs.

Position: Civil Airport Engineer - Project Manager
Job status: Exempt‑salaried
Location: Spokane, WA or Bend, OR
(Relocation assistance provided)

We know work is just one part of life. That’s why we offer a total rewards package designed to support you—at work, at home, and everywhere in between. As an employee‑owner, you’ll receive competitive pay, bonuses that recognize your contributions, and benefits that promote your health, growth, and well‑being.

• Up to $130,000 base pay (DOE) with generous wage growth
• Annual bonuses because your contributions matter
• Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company‑paid ownership contributions
• 90% company paid shared health plan premiums
• Paid time off in year one for the things you love to do
• Paid parental leave and volunteer time off
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• 401(k) matching program
• AD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the company

Our longstanding and trusted engineering legacy has helped ensure safety, security, and growth for our employee‑owners. Our people‑first culture and collaborative team are what drive our success as a top 500 engineering firm and have earned us a spot on Zweig's list of “Best Places to Work.” Join our Airports group as a Senior Civil Engineer and be part of a legacy that builds better futures.

The Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for creating and leading a local aviation civil engineering group to help expand our service offerings to aviation clients in the region. The Project Manager will be responsible for growing market presence, develop a local team, and serve as the project manager to champion and lead the planning and design of airport projects for clients across a spectrum of project work from facilities, terminals, runways, air traffic control towers, navigation, and airspace studies to water, gas, and power design and analysis.

These responsibilities include:

• Expertly collaborates with aviation clients to grasp project vision.
• Oversees and leads the engineering project lifecycle from planning to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget.
• Utilizes engineering design software for reviewing and editing design plans and modeling.
• Applies FAA and airport safety knowledge in project work.
• Evaluates quality assurance and quality controls on project work within the team.
• Analyzes system deficiencies and provides improvement alternatives to meet project goals.
• Applies technical writing skills for Request for Proposals, report writing, project specifications, and memorandums.
• Ensures precision and safety through meticulous design.
• Engages with community members, government officials, and other stakeholders to communicate project goals, address concerns, and gather input.
• Develops, inspires, and mentors reporting personnel.
• Stays aware of federal regulations that impact the aviation industry.
• Partners with the regional director and operations managers to identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving revenue growth, and expanding market presence.

“As employee‑owners, we don’t just work here, we grow here. Together, we take on challenging projects, support one another, and create opportunities to thrive. Our culture empowers every team member to find success—professionally and financially—while building something greater than themselves.” – Arian Bloomfield, President/CEO

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or construction engineering or equivalent ABET‑accredited engineering program
• Minimum 8+ years’ of demonstrated US‑based experience with civil engineering airport design/construction projects required
• Engineering design experience with general aviation and/or part‑139 airfield…