Field Engineer - Aviation

STV is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Field Engineer – Aviation to join our national Aviation group. This position will be fully onsite at one of our aviation client sites located in Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco, CA, Phoenix, AZ, or Denver, CO.

This position will support the planning, construction, and delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in dynamic airport environments and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across design, construction, and operations.

The Field Engineer will work closely with project managers, contractors, airport stakeholders, and design teams to support airside and landside construction activities while ensuring quality, safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support field execution of aviation and airport infrastructure projects including terminals, airfields, utilities, roadways, and support facilities.
• Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, airport operations personnel, and project teams to facilitate construction activities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Assist with RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and field documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and document daily construction activities and field observations.
• Review drawings, schedules, and technical specifications for constructability and compliance.
• Support project controls including tracking budgets, schedules, quantities, and project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with FAA requirements, airport standards, environmental regulations, and safety protocols.
• Participate in meetings with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Assist with coordination of utility relocations, phasing plans, and operational constraints within active airport environments.
• Promote a strong culture of safety and quality throughout all project phases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Aviation Management, or related field.
• 2–6 years of experience in construction, aviation infrastructure, transportation, or related engineering projects.
• Understanding of construction methods, engineering plans, and field coordination processes.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in active construction and airport operational environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aviation, airport, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FAA advisory circulars, airport operations, and aviation design/construction standards.
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure preferred.
• Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, Bluebeam, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Compensation Range:

$91,976.90 - $105,116.46

STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days) • Paid Holidays (9 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.