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Entry Level Civil Engineer

Talbert, Bright & Ellington
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Talbert, Bright & Ellington, Inc. (TBE) is a full-service, professional aviation engineering firm focused on the planning, design, and construction for airports in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Florida. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 28 years, TBE employs more than 90 professionals.

TBE is seeking a Civil Engineering Designer (Aviation) to manage existing projects and lead and perform civil engineering design for specific airport-related projects for the Wilmington, NC and Richmond, VA offices, with positions available in both offices.

The ideal candidate will have technical expertise in the design of airside and landside aviation projects, including airfield and roadway geometrics, paving, grading, drainage and/or utilities design. The position will be responsible for performing engineering duties including planning, design, and scheduling of engineering work; performing more advanced design, organizing, and developing design plans; and developing technical specifications and bid estimates. Work is typically done in teams, with extensive coordination both internally and externally.

Must be able to work on-site in our Wilmington office five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design of Airfield projects including runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, fuel systems, and NAVAIDs.
  • Design of concrete and asphalt pavements.
  • Develop specifications and final design of projects.
  • Develop and manage project budgets and schedules.
  • Prepare preliminary and final engineering reports and feasibility studies.
  • Coordinate with regulatory agencies, including the FAA, state aviation officials, and other state and local regulatory agencies.
  • Stormwater, erosion, and sediment control design.
  • Provide assistance and develop construction cost estimates and perform quality control reviews.
  • Assist with the training and developing of engineering intern staff and technicians as needed.
  • Develop project phasing and scheduling.


Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
  • Current Engineer Intern Certificate or licensure as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia (or ability to obtain).
  • 0-5 years of civil engineering design experience on transportation projects; aviation project experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
  • Must be capable of effective oral and written communication; work in a team-oriented manner, and possess analytical and organizational skills.
  • High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.


We Offer

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More

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