Demo

Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation

Trilon Group
Wilmington, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wilmington, NC

Description

Talbert, Bright & Ellington, LLC. (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 30 years.

TBE is seeking a Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation to manage, lead, and perform civil engineering design for airport-related projects. 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. Position's are available in Wilmington, NC and Richmond, VA.

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop production work plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Assist Client/Project Manager or Senior Civil Engineer with preparation of scopes and budgets for new task orders or amendments.
  • Work as a member of aviation airside and/or landside design project teams including plans production using primarily AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
  • Ensure proper codes, regulations, and standards are being used by engineers on projects.
  • Responsible for the successful completion of projects under his/her direction.
  • Adjust and correlate data, research code issues, applicable third-party agency requirements, design options, and document findings.
  • Perform calculations and analysis using engineering formulas.
  • Prepare roadway design plans, profiles and geometric layout designs.
  • Prepare civil plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Develop project phasing and scheduling plans.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina, South Carolina, or Virginia (or ability to obtain).
  • 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.
  • Experience in cost estimating, project phasing, and scheduling.
  • Must be capable of effective oral and written communication; work in a team-oriented manner and possess analytical and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of airport airside, landside and/or infrastructure projects, FAA and TSA regulations, and AIP funding requirements, is preferred.
  • Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
  • Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
  • Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.





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

Salary.com Estimation for Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation in Wilmington, NC
$99,820 to $123,488
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$103,075 - $132,729
Income Estimation: 
$123,335 - $160,476
Income Estimation: 
$110,906 - $139,379
Income Estimation: 
$117,606 - $144,658
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Trilon Group

  • Trilon Group Albuquerque, NM
  • Mobile App Software Developer Department: Construction Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Albuquerque, NM Description At Horrocks, we believe ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Trilon Group Las Vegas, NV
  • Mobile App Software Developer Department: Construction Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Las Vegas, NV Description At Horrocks, we believe th... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Trilon Group Phoenix, AZ
  • Mobile App Software Developer Department: Construction Management Employment Type: Full Time Location: Phoenix, AZ Description At Horrocks, we believe the ... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • Trilon Group Tampa, FL
  • Architectural Designer Department: Architecture Employment Type: Full Time Location: Tampa, FL Description CPH's Architectural Team has an exciting opportu... more
  • 1 Day Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Civil Engineer (PE) - Aviation jobs in the Wilmington, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • Trilon Group Wilmington, NC
  • Civil Aviation Engineer - Entry-Level Department: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Location: Wilmington, NC Description Talbert, Bright & Ellingto... more
  • 2 Days Ago

  • gpac Wilmington, NC
  • One of the top firms, in the area, has recently opened up a search to find a high-caliber Civil Engineer. They are looking for a Civil Engineer with a pass... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!