Sr. Civil Project Engineer

Advance Aviation Infrastructure as Sr. Civil Project Engineer — Deliver Integrated Airport Solutions

Are you a senior‑level civil engineer ready to take ownership of complex aviation projects from concept through delivery? Do you enjoy applying deep technical expertise to solve multidisciplinary challenges that support safe airport operations, regulatory compliance, and long‑term infrastructure performance?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Civil Project Engineer to join our Aviation Team in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will play a critical part in planning, designing, and executing airside, landside, and aviation facility projects for airports of all sizes. This is an opportunity to work closely with airport sponsors, project managers, and technical specialists to develop practical, constructible solutions that balance operational needs, safety requirements, and evolving industry standards.

• Lead the technical execution of complex civil engineering designs, technical reports, and specifications for aviation infrastructure, including airfield, landside, and facility projects
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across aviation engineering disciplines, supporting compliance with FAA standards and airport requirements
• Lead advanced technical projects, collaborating with aviation planners, designers, and project managers to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable airport solutions
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff, including providing technical reviews and support
• Deliver technical development of proposals and external presentations to clients, public, and regulatory agencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Serve as a technical leader on impactful aviation projects that support safe airport operations and long‑term infrastructure performance
• Collaborate with experienced aviation professionals on airside, landside, and facility projects for airports of all sizes
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers while advancing your own technical expertise

Curious about the impactful work our Aviation team is doing? Discover our specialized solutions for airside, landside, and facility-related airport infrastructure by visiting: https://www.chasolutions.com/solutions/aviation/.

$125,000 - $140,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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