Resident Engineer – Aviation

Job overview

The Resident Engineer – Aviation role is based at an MJ Northeast office, with onsite assignments at airports throughout the Northeast. Compensation is $90,000–$125,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based incentive or bonus plan. McFarland Johnson is an employee-owned firm delivering engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions; its aviation practice supports airport infrastructure projects. The engineer oversees airport construction work in the field, coordinating contractors, airport staff, inspectors, and design teams to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements while airport operations continue.

What you'll do

• Provide onsite construction oversight
• coordinate with contractors, airport staff, inspection personnel, and project teams
• monitor progress, workmanship, schedules, and material testing
• maintain field reports and project records
• review payment quantities
• support RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• help resolve construction issues
• coordinate project phasing
• support meetings, inspections, punch lists, and closeout.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

resident engineer

aviation

airport construction

northeast

runways

taxiways

construction oversight

civil infrastructure

travel to project sites

$90k–$125k/year

employee-owned

mcfarland johnson

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off including parental leave
• fully contributed ESOP
• 401(k) match
• technical training and professional development.

Why this role

Requires 4–12 years of relevant experience. Assignments may require extended stays near project sites; night and weekend work may be necessary. Travel to project sites throughout the Northeast is required. Transportation, lodging, and meal expenses are paid for project assignments.

About the employer

McFarland Johnson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.