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Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/ PM

Michael Baker International
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Mar 2026
💰 $153,737/yr($110,000/yr$153,737/yr)

About the role

DESCRIPTION

Michael Baker International is seeking a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer/Project Manager located in Austin, Texas or surrounding metro areas (Dallas, San Antonio, Houston) to execute and oversee planning, design, and construction for current and future commercial service and general aviation airport clients. This position is a leadership role within the local office and the aviation practice. 

The candidate will actively work together with regional aviation leadership to grow the aviation practice in Texas by focusing on project excellence, client management, team recruitment and business plan development and execution. The preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and coordinate with project teams including other disciplines (cost estimators, GIS, designers, architects, and other engineers). The candidate should be a motivated self-starter who displays a passion for solving problems, interacting in a team environment, and meeting established deadlines. The position involves performing programming, design and construction engineering for statewide aviation The candidate should possess a strong understanding of FAA Design Circulars and Construction Specifications, and a background in geometric layout of airfield facilities.  Experience with TxDOT Aviation project delivery is preferred.    

Other strengths should include development of construction plans and specifications for airside and landside projects, with experience in airfield pavement reconstruction and rehabilitation, hangars, and general airport improvement projects.  Aviation support capabilities considered a plus include preparation of construction cost estimates, writing reports and developing client presentations; construction engineering services including shop drawing review and responses to contractor questions.

In addition to immediately engaging in the technical activities in our active aviation practice in Texas, the successful candidate will be exposed to building the backlog of the business, involved in marketing our services and capabilities, and involved in the pursuit of new opportunities. The essential duty of this position is to maintain ultimate performance for delivery of project quality and safety. 

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related engineering field required.
  • 7+ years of experience in aviation and aviation engineering.
  • Preferred TX Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain.
  • Excellent English language skills, written and verbal, are essential to long term success in this role. 
  • Aptitude for communicating with owner/client staff, contractors, and subconsultants.
  • You will need to be able to quickly get up to speed on our policy, procedures and relevant software while acquiring an understanding of the company’s service offerings, and the client’s standards and procedures relevant to your projects.
  • Commitment to and confirmed track record of safely delivering projects on time, under budget, and of the utmost quality.
  • Dedication to project goals, client satisfaction, corporate aspirations, business development, growth objectives, staff development, and operational excellence.
  • To be successful, you will need to be bright, organized, and determined; you will also need to be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people. You will need the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations. 

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $153,737 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance  
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability  
  • Generous paid time off  Professional and personal development
  • Commuter and wellness benefits
  • Project Manager Bonuses

 

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and air

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