Civil Engineer- Aviation

Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we’ll take your career to new heights.

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec Consulting Services Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Civil Engineer-Aviation to join our airport practice. This dynamic individual will be responsible for engineering and design efforts for airside and landside airport infrastructure and development projects for both commercial and general aviation airports. Tasks will include preparation of technical studies and reports, engineering design concepts, construction plans, specifications, opinions of construction costs, and assistance during construction phase services including field observation. Come join our Airports Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique airport projects. Our Airports Team is taking airport design to the next level. From roadway to runway or full terminal design, we'll take your career to new heights.

Why Choose Stantec?

• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.

• Exposure to cutting-edge infrastructure projects nationwide

• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth

• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.

• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.

• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the baseball game that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both the business and individual needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical specialist and consultant to the transportation engineering discipline on aviation related projects.

• Prepare reports, develop project design elements including technical reports, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates.

• Coordinate and direct efforts of technical staff to develop high-quality deliverables.

• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.

• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents.

• Correspond with clients, attending and participating in airport authority meetings, and providing guidance to Airport Managers, Airport Authorities, or Client Engineering Staff.

• Prepare grant administration paperwork for the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), as well as State grant administration.

• Provide guidance to Resident Engineers during construction with the ability and confidence to solve problems as needed.

• May perform duties as an on-site quality assurance resident engineer/resident inspector during construction of airport related development projects and other civil/site development projects.

• Approve contractor’s pay estimates and leads discussions with contractors.

• Travel to other Stantec offices for team collaboration, as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation.

• Excellent communication skills and a skilled problem solver. Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for significant periods of time, ability to walk over/traverse uneven ground

• Thorough knowledge and application of FAA design standards and specifications.

• Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite.

• Expertise using engineering design and office software, including MicroStation (with ORD) and/or AutoCAD (with Civil 3D). MicroStation preferred.

• Experience with other relevant software programs such as AeroTurn, and Hydrology and Stormwater Modelling is highly desirable.

• Construction administration and observation experience preferred.

• Current Driver’s License. (Ability to obtain airside security badge at commercial service airports and passing required security background check may be required.)

Education and Experience

• BA/BS in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management or similar

• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kentucky and/or Tennessee or the ability to obtain registration within one year of hire.

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in airport/aviation civil engineering.

• Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work. This position requires limited travel in the local region to project sites and client meetings, but opportunities for more extended travel are available for those who are interested and willing.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | TN | Nashville
Organization: BC-1785 Transpt-US Kentucky
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 02/02/2026 07:02:55
Req ID: 1004053

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.