LJA · 18 hours ago
Southeast US Airport Engineering Discipline Lead - Aviation
Temple Terrace, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expLJA is a leading employee-owned firm offering a unique opportunity for an Airport Engineering Discipline Lead in the Southeast US. The role involves spearheading airport planning and engineering projects, providing strategic leadership, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the airport infrastructure and services.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and technical oversight for aviation planning/engineering projects in the Southeast US, ensuring alignment with client needs and organizational objectives
Serve as the senior leader for complex airport planning and infrastructure projects, including airport master plans, airport layout plans, runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, utility infrastructure, and airside/landside
Guide teams through all project phases planning, design, permitting, bidding, and construction support while ensuring compliance with FAA standards and local agency requirements
Act as a primary point of contact for key clients, including airport sponsors, FAA and state aviation representatives, and local jurisdictions
Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture
Coordinate with internal departments including CAD design Hub, operational support lead, engineering, environmental, architecture, survey, and GIS to integrate planning initiatives across
Oversee technical quality control/assurance processes, ensuring the delivery of accurate, cost-effective, and constructible solutions
Participate in business development activities, including identifying opportunities, building client relationships, leading proposals, and conducting presentations
Represent the company at state and national aviation engineering forums, technical panels, and professional conferences (e.g., ACC, AAAE, ACI-NA)
Stay current with FAA regulations, engineering best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to airport design and construction
Serve as a thought leader, contributing to white papers, best practices, and planning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in airport/aviation management, Airport Planning or Civil Engineering or related engineering
Master's degree is a plus, especially in fields related to airport planning, civil engineering, transportation, infrastructure, construction management, or business management
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license may be required; multi-state licensure or ability to obtain is a plus
Ongoing professional development through industry certifications or training
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in airport planning or civil engineering is required, with a strong track record of FAA-funded airport projects. Candidates with 20 or more years of experience are strongly preferred
Demonstrated leadership in managing large-scale airside and landside engineering projects for commercial service and general aviation airports
Proven success in leading multi-disciplinary teams, managing budgets/schedules, and delivering results on time and within scope
In-depth knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars (particularly AC 150 series), Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and other regulatory frameworks
Strong background in engineering design and project management software (e.g., Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and drainage modeling tools)
Experience with construction phasing, cost estimation, and coordination with contractors and airport operations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for both internal team collaboration and external client engagement
Strong business acumen with experience in strategic growth, client development, and proposal leadership
Benefits
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
Company
LJA
Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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