Airport Engineer

Job description

Title: Airport Engineer State Role Title: Architect/Engineer I: Hiring Range: Negotiable to $85,000 (based on experience) Pay Band: 5: Agency: Department of Aviation: Location: AIRPORT SERVICES DIV: Agency Website: www.doav.virginia.gov: Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties: Ready to help engineer the future of aviation in Virginia? The Virginia Department of Aviation is looking for a forward-thinking, mission-driven Airport Engineer to elevate the safety, reliability, and innovation of airport infrastructure across the Commonwealth. In this role, you’ll guide multimillion-dollar airfield improvement projects and serve as a trusted engineering partner to Virginia’s 65 public-use airports. From runway rehabilitation and pavement evaluations to geometric design, safety area standards, and airport layout plan reviews — your expertise will directly shape the backbone of Virginia’s aviation system. You’ll collaborate closely with airport sponsors, consultants, contractors, and state and federal partners to ensure projects meet FAA design standards, deliver long-term value, and advance statewide aviation goals. This isn’t just project oversight — it’s infrastructure leadership...