Airport Project Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the dynamic world of airport design and development? Lochner is seeking passionate and driven professionals to join our expanding aviation team. This is your opportunity to work on high-impact national and international airport projects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and grow into a leadership role within a respected and forward‑thinking engineering firm.

Whether you’re an experienced airport engineer or an emerging leader in civil aviation, this role offers unmatched potential for technical advancement, project management, and strategic leadership. At Lochner, your career journey is supported by a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth. Let’s build the future of aviation together—this opportunity was designed with you in mind.

• Design of airport engineering projects including runways, taxiways, aprons, airfield lighting, and navigational aids.
• Preparation of engineering design reports, construction plans, and contract documents/technical specifications.
• Experience in design of general civil engineering projects such as site design, sanitary wastewater, water, and hydraulic evaluation.
• Work on cutting‑edge national and international aviation projects.
• Lead initiatives in airport design practice.

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) designation preferred.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering; aviation‑related experience and knowledge of FAA criteria a plus.
• Ability to coordinate multiple project tasks.
• Self‑motivated and able to handle a fast‑paced position.
• Goal and deadline oriented.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office.

• Team Player, Mentor, Leadership Qualities.
• Client‑Facing / Seller‑Doer.
• Technical Writing Skills, Effective Communicator.
• Detail‑Oriented, Quality‑Focused.
• Motivated, Self‑Starter.
• Ability to work Hybrid/Remote and in collaborative team environments.

• Project Management/Leadership Position.
• State Lead.
• Regional Lead.
• Business Development, Operations.

• Competitive premiums for medical, dental, and vision.
• Paid time off and flexible holiday program.
• Company‑paid disability (includes paid maternity leave) and life insurance.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical expenses and/or dependent care.
• Paid family leave.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Flexible work schedules (hybrid or remote, when possible).
• Wellness program for physical and mental health.
• Lochner Cares non‑profit 501(c)(3).
• Education and training assistance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid time off for charitable acts of service.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stooping, crawling, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.