Aviation Engineer

At C&S Companies, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the burdensome bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. To that end, we foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, fun, and accountability.

We promote personal and professional growth by cultivating and sustaining a safe, inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels a sense of belonging. By encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work, we create a diverse and equitable environment where all our voices are heard.

If you want your time, energy, talent, enthusiasm and personal passion to matter and result in meaningful improvements to our aviation system, you belong on the C&S team!

Position Overview

We are seeking an Aviation Engineer to support airport infrastructure projects in the Southwest region and across the U.S. More specifically, we have some large and exciting projects coming up on the West Coast that you will be involved in. You will be providing engineering and project management support, technical delivery, and potentially client management for aviation projects. In this role, you will have opportunities to work at both commercial service and general aviation airports, and will allow you to interact with customers, FAA/DOT personnel, permitting officials and multi-disciplinary C&S teams. Aviation experience is desired but not a requirement. This industry is an exciting place to work and something unique that some people have not realized is available. If you’re coming from another engineering sector consider working on airports!

This is a full-time position offering competitive compensation, great employee benefits and an outstanding work environment. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. 

Position Responsibilities

• Leading or supporting the technical delivery of airport development projects in the Southwest region.
• Supporting other projects in C&S offices across the country.
• Engaging with clients to solve problems and improve their airport facilities.
• Leading or supporting the communication with clients, FAA and other project stakeholders. 
• Leading or supporting internal team of design professionals to deliver exciting projects for our clients. 
• Coordinating with sub-consultants and multi-discipline teams throughout design and construction.
• Administration and oversight of the construction of our designed projects.
• Construction observation duties to ensure contract documents are followed.

Skills/Education/Experience

• 5-10 years of engineering and/or project management experience in airfield design/construction or other similar field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a passion for lifelong learning, or similar technical degree 
• Solid analytical, conceptual, and problem solving skills
• Strong teamwork and communications skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated
• Ability to set deadlines, manage resources, monitor/summarize project progress
• Solid organizational skills with a focus on details
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Civil3D 
• Existing relationships with strategic clients a plus

Estimated Compensation Range and Benefits

$85,000 - $110,000/year*

*Actual compensation may vary based on related work experience, geographical location and market conditions, education/training, certifications, and other credentials, as well as applicable knowledge and skills

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WHO WE ARE: C&S Companies is a national planning, design, and construction firm with more than 600 employees and growing. For more than 50 years we have been delivering critical infrastructure design, planning and construction services in aviation, civil/site infrastructure, construction and program management, construction/design-build, energy, environmental, facilities, architecture, planning, sustainability, and transportation. We have offices throughout New York State, California, Florida, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Washington, and Kentucky.