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Aviation Project Engineer

barge
Hoover, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/12/2026

What We're Looking For: 

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking a driven Aviation Project Engineer to join our team in Birmingham, AL or Dothan, AL. In this role, you will contribute to the planning, design, and delivery of aviation infrastructure projects that enhance connectivity and support the growth of the communities we serve.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experienced engineers and industry professionals, gaining exposure to a wide range of airport and airfield projects. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of key project components, strengthen your technical expertise, and play a meaningful role in delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions. If you are looking to advance your career in aviation engineering while making a tangible impact, Barge provides the platform to grow, lead, and succeed.


Responsibilities

  • Engineering design for airport projects to include runway, taxiway, access road, drainage improvement and pavement rehabilitation projects
  • Design and construction oversight for commercial and general aviation clients
  • Collaborating with project team members, client representatives, review agencies to resolve a variety of complex problems
  • Coordination with clients and funding agencies
  • Potential for supervisory responsibilities of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
  • Prepares and reviews technical reports, drawings, plans, specifications, and permits for projects
  • Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents Prepares cost estimates for assigned projects
  • Oversees construction projects, conducts project site visits, reviews contractor’s submittals, pay applications, etc.
  • Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills; works independently on multiple tasks without immediate supervision
  • Builds and maintains excellent interpersonal relationships

 Education & Experience Qualifications: 

Education and Skills

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Minimum of 3 years of Civil Engineering or Aviation related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alabama, or an ability to obtain within 6 months of start date, is required
  • Proficient in using MicroStation, Open Roads Design and/or AutoCad, Civil3D

Why join us? 

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650 people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®.

Our primary purpose for being in business is ultimately to create a better life by unleashing the potential of our people, clients and communities. This purpose is supported by our company’s core values because at the end of the day, Barge CARES:

  • Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
  • Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
  • Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
  • Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
  • Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

We believe that if we are living out our purpose for being in business and integrating our values into everything we do, we will ultimately achieve our vision to be the firm best known for being selected when it matters most.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

 Agency Submissions

No unsolicited agency submissions. Barge Design Solutions does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any unsolicited resume becomes the property of Barge Design Solutions, and no fee will be paid for resulting hires. Only agencies with a signed agreement are authorized to submit candidates.

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