Airport Engineer - México

Location: Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl

Burns & McDonnell es una empresa con más de 10,000 ingenieros, arquitectos, profesionales de la construcción, científicos, consult ores y emprendedores, con oficinas en toda Norteamérica y en todo el mundo. Burns & McDonnell ofrece oportunidades emocionantes para quienes estén interesados en desarrollar su carrera en uno de los sectores más dinámicos e innovadores del diseño y construcción de edificios de alta tecnología.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Airport Engineer to collaborate on our growing portfolio of aviation initiatives. In this role, you will play an essential part in supporting the design and construction of vital civil infrastructure, building projects, and specialized aviation facilities. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical foundation in civil and structural systems, paired with a proactive problem-solving mindset and a dedication to delivering client-oriented service.

While prior experience in the aviation sector is preferred, we place the highest value on your motivation, adaptability, and the resourcefulness needed to solve complex engineering challenges and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to support the design, coordination, and construction phases of civil infrastructure, buildings, and specialized aviation facilities.
Assist in the preparation, development, and coordination of comprehensive landside and airside design packages.
Contribute engineering support and technical inputs to airport master planning efforts, feasibility studies, and conceptual layouts.
Perform and review engineering calculations, drawings, technical specifications, and feasibility reports to ensure design integrity, safety standards, and compliance with aviation regulatory guidelines (such as FAA or local airport authorities.
Proactively identify design discrepancies, site constraints, and construction challenges, utilizing creative engineering solutions to keep projects moving forward.
Serve as a technical liaison between design teams, contractors, and clients, ensuring that project objectives are met and a high level of client satisfaction is maintained
Monitor on-site construction activities, participate in quality assurance inspections, and resolve technical RFIs (Requests for Information) and submittals.
Support project management and project controls teams with technical progress insights to help maintain schedule and budgetary alignment.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

Solid professional experience in the design and construction of civil infrastructure and/or buildings.
Technical

Skills:

Strong understanding of civil/structural design principles, construction methodologies, and building codes. Proficiency in relevant engineering software (such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, or structural modeling tools) is expected.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.

Preferred Qualifications
Aviation

Experience:

Previous experience or exposure to airport master planning, landside and airside design (including runways, taxiways, apron areas, terminal buildings, or aviation-related support facilities) is highly preferred.

Key Attributes
Motivation & Drive: A self-starter with a strong work ethic, a passion for engineering excellence, and a high level of personal accountability.
Resourcefulness:
Proactive and highly adaptable. You possess the ability to navigate ambiguity, work through unexpected engineering or site issues, and accomplish project goals creatively.
Problem Solving:
Excellent analytical skills with a natural capability to diagnose technical issues and implement practical, cost-effective, and safe solutions.
Client-Oriented Focus: A strong service attitude with a commitment to understanding client needs, building collaborative relationships, and exceeding expectations.
Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse, non-technical stakeholders.