Aviation Engineer/Manager

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.

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.

Your Opportunity

At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, engineering, and infrastructure management services for all phases of airport projects. We are professionals working together as an integral team, relying on each other’s expertise to create great places and the connections that get people and goods moving worldwide. Please join our team and help us keep communities connected! Stantec is looking for an experienced aviation design engineer to join our team and provide ongoing aviation services across Alaska. This position may be based in Anchorage, Fairbanks or Wasilla, AK.

The role of an Aviation Engineer is to lead various airport engineering and planning projects at both commercial service and general aviation airports. You are an engineer of record and project manager; your opportunities are endless. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must. The ideal candidate will have a working relationship with our primary client, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities. 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.

Your Responsibilities

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

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

Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project’s purpose and need.

Collaborate closely with Regional Practice Leaders in other Business Lines.

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.

Recent experience developing aviation projects for the State of Alaska is desired.