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.