Civil Engineer, Aviation
EXP U.s. Services
Chicago, IL · Posted June 15, 2026
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About the job
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.
Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Civil Engineer, Aviation
Your work environment at EXP
In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation Design team based in Chicago, IL . The projects will be with major airports across the United States.
What a day at EXP has in store for you
Lead design efforts in some or all of the following areas:
Airfield geometry
Airfield pavement design
Airfield lighting and signage
Utility installation and relocation
Construction phasing
Airport access roads and security facilities
Landside transportation facilities
Prepare contract documents, specifications, reports, and detailed cost estimates
Construction administration
What your experience looks like
Degree in Civil Engineering with 2+ years of related airport design experience
EIT or PE
Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D or Microstation
Good oral and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal skills that focus on meeting customer requirements
The salary range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate's skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location. Compensation may vary by location due to differences in the cost of labor.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
Our story
With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
What makes us different
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.
Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com .