Aviation Project Engineer

Houston, TX - Katy
11767 Katy Fwy
Suite 1040
Houston, TX 77079, USA

Austin, TX
7500 Rialto Blvd
Building 1, Suite 240
Austin, TX 78735, USA

Ardurra is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Engineer to join our thriving Aviation Group in the great state of Texas!

* PE License Required*

* For the right candidate the role is available fully remotely as long as the candidate is residing in Texas and is willing to travel to client, site and office as needed.*

Position Summary:

Ardurra is looking for an Aviation Project Engineer for our growing aviation group. In this key role, you will be responsible for overseeing projects and serving as a client manager for airport design and construction projects within specific regions. The ideal individual will provide mentoring to junior staff and QA/QC. The ideal individual for this role will be joining a very well-established aviation group with a diverse workload in airfield service projects.

From project planning, regulatory approvals, environmental compliance, financial planning, legislative strategy, land acquisition, and design phasing, this individual will be heavily involved in projects from design to completion!

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
• PE License required (EIT will be considered)
• 4+ years' experience in the airport design and/or construction field, either in private industry or government service
• Airport design and project management experience a must
• Strong knowledge of FAA advisory circulars related to airport design and the FAA grant process
• Ability to lead and mentor existing staff and develop new staff as needed to support growth of the aviation group
• Self-motivated, team-oriented individual with the ability to work on challenging projects in a team environment

Key Responsibilities

• Project management
• Marketing
• Staff Supervision and mentoring
• Quality control of project design and contract documents

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to navigate various locations and settings of the company
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to safely operate a vehicle
• Ability to travel for site visits, client meetings, etc.

Salary Range

$85,+ (DOE)

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affimative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.