Civil Site Engineer - Aviation

Step Into Impact as Civil Site Engineer – Aviation — Help Deliver Safe, Efficient Airport Infrastructure

Are you ready to grow your engineering career while contributing to infrastructure that keeps airports operating safely and efficiently? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your work directly supports how airports function—from runways and taxiways to terminals and support facilities?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Civil Site Engineer – Aviation to join our Aviation Team in Cleveland, OH or Columbus, OH. In this role, you’ll support the planning and design of airside, landside, and aviation facility projects—working alongside experienced professionals to deliver integrated solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and the overall airport experience. This is an opportunity to build your technical expertise while contributing to projects that serve communities and connect people across regions.

Civil site engineers are encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in land development, municipal engineering, transportation, roadway, and other civil infrastructure disciplines who are interested in applying their expertise to aviation projects. Previous aviation experience is preferred but not required.

• Support the design of civil engineering projects from concept through construction under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Assist with developing preliminary site layouts, grading, drainage, utility, pavement, and infrastructure designs while preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and specifications
• Participate in the design of aviation infrastructure projects, including airfields, terminals, roadways, parking areas, and support facilities
• Assist with engineering analyses and support identifying and resolving technical issues while ensuring designs align with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in field visits and construction observations to gain practical project experience
• Develop familiarity with FAA, state, and local aviation design standards and assist in applying regulatory requirements
• Perform periodic field observations during construction to document project progress, verify work generally conforms to design plans and specifications, review erosion and sediment control measures, and communicate observations to the project team
• Support construction administration activities by preparing field reports, documenting site conditions with photographs, attending progress meetings, tracking installed quantities, and coordinating with contractors, clients, and project managers throughout construction

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience in site development, land development, transportation, municipal infrastructure, water resources, aviation, or a related discipline required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred
• Familiarity with grading, drainage, utility, roadway, pavement, or site design principles
• Strong theoretical knowledge and willingness to learn within the engineering discipline
• Strong knowledge of engineering software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Desire to learn aviation engineering and work on complex infrastructure projects
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

• Play a hands-on role in shaping airport infrastructure, supporting projects that improve safety, connectivity, and day-to-day operations across aviation facilities
• Join a collaborative team tackling a wide range of aviation challenges—from runway and taxiway improvements to terminals, parking systems, and critical support spaces
• Advance your career while helping deliver innovative solutions that improve airport functionality and operational resilience

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/.

$78,000 - $88,000

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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