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Aviation Project Engineer

ESP Associates, Inc.
Little Rock, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 6/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/19/2026

McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout four offices in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy and professionalism to complete projects that enhance the quality of life, improve infrastructure and offer positive economic impacts to improve the communities where we serve, live and work.


Summary

Supporting the Little Rock, AR office, the Aviation Project Engineer designs, drafts, and works alongside specification writers, technical engineers, surveyors, and interns working on specific projects. As a member of the team, you will be involved in the planning, designing, and assisting with a wide variety of aviation-related projects. This position will serve as a key part of our aviation team and will have the opportunity to work on challenging turnkey projects with an experienced design team, while also gaining valuable knowledge from professional engineers with many years of experience.


Responsibilities



  • Cost estimating and preliminary design

  • Assisting with funding applications and environmental studies

  • Perform detailed reviews, studies, analyses, etc., and prepare detailed report on results and findings

  • Develop construction plans and specifications

  • Perform detailed design calculations

  • Consult with clients to obtain and relay information relating to projects

  • Assist in the management of projects throughout construction.


Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

  • Must be a Registered Civil Engineer (PE) in the State of Arkansas

  • Knowledge of regulations, policies, and procedures of the FAA

  • Basic knowledge of airport operations

  • Initiative and ability to exercise independent judgement

  • Experience with AutoCAD & Microsoft Office

  • Soft Skills: Creativity, Problem Solving, Time Management & Planning, Critical Thinking

  • Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy.


Travel



  • Most travel is limited to short day trips to visit job sites, meet clients, etc.


MCE offers an excellent employee benefits package including:



  • Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.

  • 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)

  • PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays

  • Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)

  • Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)

  • Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)

  • Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance

  • Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account

  • HSA Savings Account

  • Additional Optional Insurances Available

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