Aviation Engineer

Job Description

Overview 

Ready to launch your career in aviation engineering? Join our team as an Aviation Engineer and help shape the future of infrastructure at major hub airports across the country. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects involving runways, taxiways, and apron systems, while learning from experienced professionals in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will be located in or near Philadelphia, PA. However, we will also consider candidates based in Boston, MA; Laurel, MD; New York, NY; or Alexandria, VA.

Your role 

As part of our aviation team, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the design and development of critical airport infrastructure:

• Assist in designing and developing plans for runway, taxiway, and apron improvements at major hub and regional airports
• Contribute to preliminary layouts and final engineering drawings using industry-standard tools
• Support research on design alternatives, value engineering, and airfield site conditions
• Help evaluate FAA and other regulatory requirements to ensure compliance
• Prepare preliminary estimates for project costs, materials, and level of effort
• Participate in quality control reviews, including checking calculations, drawings, and design accuracy
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including planners, environmental specialists, and construction professionals
• Gain field experience by observing airfield and apron construction activities, as applicable

About you 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (required)
• 4+ years of experience (internships or relevant coursework in aviation or highways preferred)
• Strong interest in airport infrastructure, airfield design, or transportation engineering
• Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and grow in a fast-paced aviation environment
• Exposure to aviation or highway design projects is highly desirable
• Familiarity with CAD or civil engineering design tools preferred
• Interest in working on runway expansions, taxiway geometry, or apron layout design

Rewards & benefits 

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.  

About AtkinsRéalis 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. 

Find out more.  

Additional information 

Expected compensation range is between $100,000 - $150,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability 

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here. 

  

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.