Airport Engineer

Aviation Department - Planning & Engineering Division.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00a.m.

-5:00p.m. Final date to receive applications:
August 7, 2026.

• Reviews the design work of consulting design professionals and engineers retained by the department; provides technical approval for such work and submits results to supervisor/Deputy Director for approval and enactment.
• Reviews contract documents and bid proposals from an engineering standpoint for construction projects at the municipal airports.
• Prepares rough design layouts and preliminary cost estimates for additions and improvements to the airport environment; assists in the preparation and presentation of the annual capital budget for the airports.
• Acts in a liaison capacity in conferring with federal aviation agencies, municipal departments, and representatives of other agencies and outside engineering and contracting firms.
• Prepares exhibit drawings for leases and special studies.

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• An accredited Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• 3 years professional experience in the design and construction of airport facilities.
• Ability to pass 10-year TSA Background Check.
• Preference given to candidates that have obtained EIT (Engineering in Training) and Longevity and expertise of knowing design, construction, management and installation of projects for the methods and principles to complete a safe and regulated project to the success, deemed by the Aviation Dept.

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