Senior Aviation Civil Engineer, Project Manager

What We’re Looking For:

Help Shape the Future of Aviation Infrastructure in Alaska

Michael Baker International is seeking an experienced Aviation Project Manager and Civil Lead to help grow our Alaska aviation practice. In this role, you’ll lead airport planning and design projects that connect communities, support economic development, and strengthen critical transportation infrastructure across Alaska.

You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a technical leader within our organization. This opportunity combines project delivery, technical expertise, business development, and mentoring while helping expand our aviation practice in Alaska and nationwide.

What You'll Do:

Lead Meaningful Aviation Projects

• Lead aviation planning and design projects from concept through construction, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships.
• Manage airport planning, engineering, and civil infrastructure projects throughout Alaska.
• Lead projects from planning and preliminary design through final design and construction documents.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.
• Support construction activities and project implementation.

Serve as a Technical Leader

• Provide technical leadership and practical solutions for complex aviation engineering challenges.
• Lead engineering analyses, design development, modeling, and technical decision-making.
• Serve as a technical resource for aviation projects in Alaska and nationwide.
• Provide guidance on airport design standards and engineering best practices.
• Support key aviation pursuits and projects.

Build and Develop High-Performing Teams

• Develop engineering talent and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor and develop engineering and technical staff.
• Promote quality, technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing.

Grow the Aviation Practice

• Help strengthen and expand Michael Baker’s aviation presence in Alaska.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
• Support proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits.
• Expand Michael Baker’s presence within Alaska’s aviation community.

What You Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska, or an out of state license and ability to obtain an Alaska PE in six months
• 10+ years of civil engineering and project management experience, including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff.
• Aviation engineering and airport project experience preferred.
• Experience delivering infrastructure projects in remote or rural Alaska.
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting business development and proposals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS applications is a plus.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $120,000-$187,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location. 

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Medical, dental, vision insurance  
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability  
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off  
• Commuter and wellness benefits  

For more than 80 years, Michael Baker has helped deliver significant infrastructure projects across Alaska. Today, we continue that legacy by solving complex engineering challenges and delivering solutions that strengthen communities throughout the state.

When you join our team, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Lead challenging, high-impact aviation and infrastructure projects across Alaska.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and a nationwide network of technical experts.
• Grow as a leader while mentoring others and sharing technical expertise.
• Build strong client relationships and help expand our aviation practice in Alaska.
• Enjoy flexibility that supports work-life balance.
• Make a meaningful impact on communities across Alaska.