Senior Aviation Civil Engineer, Project Manager
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Salary$120k – $187k
LocationAnchorage, AK, United States
Work modehybrid
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live3d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska, or out-of-state license with ability to obtain Alaska PE within 6 months
10+ years of civil engineering and project management experience
5+ years of experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff
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
Aviation engineering and airport project experience
Experience delivering infrastructure projects in remote or rural Alaska
Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS applications
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Bluebeam
AutoCAD Civil 3D
GIS
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
Professional development
Paid time off
Commuter benefits
Wellness benefits
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
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Lead aviation planning and design projects from concept through construction, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client relationships.
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Manage airport planning, engineering, and civil infrastructure projects throughout Alaska.
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Lead projects from planning and preliminary design through final design and construction documents.
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Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.
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Support construction activities and project implementation.
Serve as a Technical Leader
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Provide technical leadership and practical solutions for complex aviation engineering challenges.
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Lead engineering analyses, design development, modeling, and technical decision-making.
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Serve as a technical resource for aviation projects in Alaska and nationwide.
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Provide guidance on airport design standards and engineering best practices.
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Support key aviation pursuits and projects.
Build and Develop High-Performing Teams
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Develop engineering talent and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
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Lead multidisciplinary project teams.
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Mentor and develop engineering and technical staff.
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Promote quality, technical excellence, innovation, and knowledge sharing.
Grow the Aviation Practice
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Help strengthen and expand Michael Baker’s aviation presence in Alaska.
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Build and maintain strong client relationships.
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Identify and pursue new project opportunities.
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Support proposals, interviews, and strategic pursuits.
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Expand Michael Baker’s presence within Alaska’s aviation community.
What You Need to Succeed:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or related field.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska, or an out of state license and ability to obtain an Alaska PE in six months
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10+ years of civil engineering and project management experience, including plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
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5+ years of experience leading technical teams and mentoring staff.
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Aviation engineering and airport project experience preferred.
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Experience delivering infrastructure projects in remote or rural Alaska.
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Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
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Experience collaborating with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
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Experience supporting business development and proposals.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Bluebeam.
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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:
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Medical, dental, vision insurance
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401K Retirement Plan
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Health Savings Account (HSA)
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
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Professional and personal development
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Generous paid time off
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Commuter and wellness benefits
About the company
Why Join Michael Baker?
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:
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Lead challenging, high-impact aviation and infrastructure projects across Alaska.
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and a nationwide network of technical experts.
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Grow as a leader while mentoring others and sharing technical expertise.
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Build strong client relationships and help expand our aviation practice in Alaska.
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Enjoy flexibility that supports work-life balance.
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Make a meaningful impact on communities across Alaska.
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Legal
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Hiring process
*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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