Airport Engineer

Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc.
Job Description
ROBERT PECCIA & ASSOCIATES (RPA) has an exciting opportunity for an entry- to senior-level Airport Engineer. This individual will aid, or lead, the planning, design, and construction administration of projects within our Airports Group. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in airport engineering and a desire to learn. Key traits include technical proficiency, self-motivation, team-oriented, and ability to communicate and work well with others.
 
ABOUT RPA

RPA is an award-winning 100% employee-owned full-service civil engineering, planning, and land surveying firm based in Montana. Founded in 1978, we take pride in our personalized service and sterling reputation for designing practical and sustainable solutions for public and private clients.
We are committed to an open leadership and management style built on mutual trust, empowering our employee-owners to help shape the future of RPA. Our leadership and company culture has ensured that RPA maintains consistent growth and one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry. Some of our core values are listening, respect, integrity, empowerment, teamwork, and social responsibility. RPA offers a flexible, friendly work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity.
 
CULTURE AND BENEFITS

Our employee-owners are the backbone of RPA and what makes this company special. That is why we invest in their professional development, their communities, and their future. It’s why we celebrate their accomplishments at work and their life milestones. And it’s why we do our best to encourage and ensure they can spend time pursuing their passions and making memories with their family and friends.
We also help you build a nest egg for your future and life after RPA through an extremely generous employer-paid retirement plan. RPA’s Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), is a retirement plan that gives all employees ownership in the company. As an ESOP, employees are literally invested in the company’s success and as the company grows and succeeds, so do our employee-owners. From day one, RPA employee-owners start building their stake in the company.
Along with a competitive salary, as an RPA employee you can expect a generous bonus program, excellent leave policies, paid time over 40 hours, and excellent opportunities for growth in the company.
Additional details about our benefits can be found on our RPA Advantage Page.
 
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THIS POSITION

Our Airports Group has been a trusted partner for numerous Montana airports for over 40 years, specializing in comprehensive aviation services. RPA is recognized as an industry leader within the state and beyond. As part of our outstanding Airports team, you will play a pivotal role in providing engineering and construction management support across a wide range of airport improvement projects.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with our team of professionals to deliver innovative solutions that enhance airport infrastructure and operational efficiency, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and meeting client objectives. Typical tasks may include master planning, design of runways, taxiways, and aprons, maintenance projects, and various other airport design needs such as lighting, visual and navigational aids, fencing, hangars, terminals, and fueling systems. You may also collaborate with the group to support marketing and business development strategies.
 
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Individual qualities that the company looks for are self-motivation, intelligence, common sense, industriousness, and the ability to communicate and work well with others. We will consider applicants of all experience levels but are most focused on qualified individuals who exhibit strong technical knowledge with a willingness to learn. The following are desired qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Experience using design programs such as Civil 3D.
  • Technical ability and desire to learn new software and programs.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Superior attention to detail and technical proficiency.
  • A positive attitude and commitment to be an active participant of our employee-owned culture and alignment with our Core Values.
The following outlines additional position-based desired qualifications:
  • Technician/Designer: Engineering Intern certificate or ability to obtain within six (6) months; 0-4 years of relevant experience.
  • Airport Engineer: Professional Engineering license in Montana or ability to obtain within six (6) months; 4-8 years of relevant experience.
  • Senior Engineer: Professional Engineering license in Montana or ability to obtain within six (6) months; 8+ years of relevant experience engineering.
OUR LOCATIONS

Recruiting and retaining people who complement our company culture is a top priority at RPA. We provide services from three well-established and connected offices at key locations across Montana. With hiking, skiing, biking, hunting, fishing, arts, theatre, and more right out our back door, each office offers easy access to the things that make Big Sky Country so unique.
  • Helena, MT - Home to RPA’s corporate headquarters and the Montana State Capitol, Helena boasts award-winning trails systems, a lively downtown community, and has been named one of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in America.
  • Kalispell, MT - The heart of the Flathead Valley, Kalispell is a quickly growing community nestled between three mountain ranges and two ski hills, with Glacier National Park for a backyard.
  • Bozeman, MT - Named one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S., Bozeman has great food, culture, and access to the outdoors, plus it’s a stone’s throw away from Yellowstone National Park.
  • Remote and Satellite Opportunities – RPA strives to offer flexibility including hybrid work schedules when possible. Remote or satellite opportunities will be considered depending on the candidate.
Whether you want time to explore the backcountry with your family or friends, or savor your solitude, we offer the flexibility to pursue both your profession and your passions—making a career at RPA a great fit for many different lifestyles!
 
HOW TO APPLY

For more information, please visit our website: www.rpa-hln.com. If you are interested in applying, please submit a resume to: careers@rpa-hln.com
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