Civil Engineer Project Manager - Airports

Kimley-Horn's Sacramento, CA office is seeking a Civil Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their Aviation team. This is not a remote position.

• Prepare analysis reports in support of airport planning, design, and construction.
• Manage project tasks, project design and permitting, construction coordination, and coordinate work with other team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to contribute to the successful completion of assigned projects.
• Maintain a high degree of quality in plans and checking the work of others.
• Assist in monitoring project progress, budgets, and schedules.
• Work with a team of engineers and designers on a variety of projects.
• Build meaningful internal and external professional relationships.
• Collaborate closely with other industry leading professionals, various jurisdictions, and contractors.

• 4+ years of aviation engineering design experience.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months).
• Familiarity with contract document preparation and cost estimating.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and Engineering Briefs.
• Familiarity with pavement design and FAA Field Design Software.
• Strong desire and passion to be engaged with clients solving project problems and working with the team to deliver.
• Strong AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Micro Station experience.
• Ability to work in a team; both collaborating with and mentoring junior staff.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and self‑initiative to meet client deadlines.

$100,000 - $175,000

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit‑sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off:
  Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance‑based bonuses.
• Professional Development: tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family‑Friendly Benefits: new parent leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.