Aviation Designer / Airfield Designer

About this role

Simply Put, A Great Place to Work

Benesch is a growing, multi-disciplined planning, engineering, and professional services firm. We enhance infrastructure and communities across the country – creating spaces and providing connections in ways that make a difference.

We pride ourselves on being nimble enough to remain responsive to client needs yet large enough to offer exceptional bench strength. As a member of our team, you’ll have an opportunity to draw from those resources when you need them and, likewise, contribute your expertise when you have something to share.

At Benesch, we are looking for candidates with varied backgrounds and worldviews. We are committed to offering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a position if they don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. If this statement resonates with you, don’t be so hard on yourself—apply for the job!

Aviation Designer (Civil Engineering / Airfield Design / Transportation Design Engineer)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Aviation Designer to join our growing aviation team in Nebraska. This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, airfield design, airport engineering, transportation engineering, or site development who are looking to make an impact on critical aviation infrastructure projects.

As part of our expanding aviation group, you will work alongside experienced engineers and designers to support strategic initiatives that drive the growth of the practice. You will contribute to the planning, analysis, and design of airport and airfield projects, prepare engineering calculations and documentation, and coordinate project elements for a variety of clients. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing the technical and leadership skills needed to advance your career in aviation engineering.

Candidates with experience in Civil Engineer, Airfield Designer, Airport Engineer, Transportation Designer, Civil Designer, or Site Design Engineer roles are encouraged to apply. Recent graduates are also welcome to apply.

Location

This individual will work out of either our Lincoln or Omaha office on a hybrid schedule.

The Impact You Will Have

• Contribute to the design and development of airport and airfield infrastructure projects alongside experienced aviation professionals.

• Support civil airfield design production, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

• Work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and design tasks for aviation projects.

• Develop detailed design plans and technical documentation appropriate for each project.

• Apply industry standards, codes, and best practices to real-world engineering challenges.

• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and pay items.

• Gain increasing ownership and responsibility for project deliverables and client outcomes.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related discipline required

• E.I.T. certification (or desire to obtain a P.E. license in the future) preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of aviation, airfield, transportation, or civil site design experience preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply

• Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and Microsoft Office products

• Interest in aviation, airport, and civil infrastructure projects

• Experience preparing plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical documentation

• Understanding of engineering design standards and codes

• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on multiple projects simultaneously

• Willingness to support both office and field inspection tasks, including occasional travel to project sites #LI-HV1

Why Benesch

It’s simple. We invest in our people, not just our projects.

• Career growth that’s real with leadership development, training, and clear paths forward

• Strong financial future with up to 9% retirement contribution for benefit-eligible employees

• Flexibility that works with schedules that support your life

• Time to recharge with generous paid time off and parental leave for benefit-eligible employees

• Support beyond work through mentorship, hands-on experience, and opportunities to make an impact from day one

Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the support and exposure to grow here.

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Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At Benesch, we believe great work starts with great people and that means creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Benesch is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants in all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

Benesch is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with a physical disability or other impairment.

If you are limited in your ability or are unable to access Benesch's Careers website due to a physical disability or other impairment, you may request a reasonable accommodation by emailing TalentAcquisition@benesch.com . This option is only available to those in need of an accommodation due to a disability or other impairment. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications, as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be responded to as soon as possible on a case-by-case basis.

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