Senior (Aviation) Professional Engineer / Project Manager, Transportation - Airfield Infrastructure

TKDA

Riverside, California

Full Time

Posted April 17, 2026

$142k - $185k

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Job Description

TKDA’s Aviation Engineering Team brings expertise in airfield / airport engineering & planning, integrated solutions, and comprehensive services.

Key Responsibilities

Lead design and planning for a variety of complex site development and airfield design projects
Lead project teams and managing project scopes, schedules, financials, and technical requirements.
Coach/ mentor less experienced professionals with an emphasis on technical design standards and quality control
Serve as a technical expert in collaborative engineering environment
Travel to project sites to develop strong rapport and ongoing relationships with current and potential clients
Collaborate with passionate engineers, designers, technicians, and planners to provide engineering services to airports across the country including small general aviation airports, large international commercial airports, and military bases
Attend industry related conferences, trainings and other events to strengthen expertise and foster relationships with potential project partners and clients.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering
Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of California
Minimum of 15 years of design experience related to aviation, transportation, site development or municipal projects; well-versed in the design of roadways, utilities, site grading, drainage and storm water management
Prefer minimum of 15 years of civil engineering design experience, including significant experience with aviation, airport, airfield, or FAA-funded infrastructure projects.
Minimum of 2 years of project management experience
Reside within or open to relocate to the Riverside, CA area
Prior business development experience demonstrated by a track record of maintaining client relations and securing new project opportunities
Proficiency preparing plan sets, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication when developing proposals, preparing technical reports, participating in or leading project team meetings, and delivering client or public presentations
Flexibility to travel as needed (up to 20%) for team meetings, client consultations, public meetings, site assessments/visits, marketing presentations/interviews, conferences, etc.; Occasional overnight travel may be required
Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Authorization to work permanently in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. TKDA does not provide employment visa sponsorship or transfers.
5- 15 years of Aviation project experience
Previous training or experience with Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD
Previous training or experience with ArcGIS
Previous design experience with airfield or airport infrastructure projects
Previous experience preparing proposals and contract documentation
Familiarity with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations and procedures