SENIOR AIRPORT ENGINEER I

Job Description:

SENIOR AIRPORT ENGINEER I

Description

job description

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) is looking for an accomplished Senior Airport Engineer to spearhead vital roadway, airfield, and capital improvement initiatives that will define the future of LAX and VNY. This position suits a seasoned engineering expert who excels in navigating complex environments, mastering cross-agency collaboration, and driving the delivery of top-tier airport infrastructure. The Sr. Airport Engineer plays a critical leadership role in delivering LAWA's roadway and capital improvement projects, including the Airport Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadway and Design-Build contract. This position oversees construction planning, procurement, budget management, scheduling, change control, and risk mitigation while coordinating extensively with LAWA divisions and agencies such as LABOE, LADOT, LADBS, Caltrans, LADWP, FAA, tenants, and other stakeholders. The role includes supervising and mentoring professional and technical staff, directing value engineering and risk assessments to reduce operational impacts at LAX and VNY, and preparing executive-level presentations. The Sr. Airport Engineer also collaborates with LAWA's Grant Coordinator to maximize federal AIP and BIL funding andreimbursement opportunities, along with performing additional duties that support the success of LAWA's roadway andinfrastructure programs.

PREVIOUS REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of full-time paid experience with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) in a class at the level of Civil Engineer in the area of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or communications in the planning, design, communication, construction, commissioning, activation, or facilities/asset management airport/aviation projects or programs; andRegistration as an Engineer with the California State Board Registration for Professional Engineers. (12/17/2021)

How to apply

All interested candidates should submit a completed City application AND Resume to [email protected], no later than 4:00PM; Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

**Include in the subject line: ADP SAE

Emergency Appointment

An emergency appointment is not a regular appointment. It is a temporary appointment which does not require that you successfully compete in the Civil Service examination process. The appointment may not exceed one year and must be terminated immediately when a regular appointment can be made from an eligible list. No emergency appointment can exceed one year. (City Charter Section 1013).

Closing Date/Time: 9/9/26