Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer

Bollig Engineering is a growing civil engineering firm specializing in aviation and municipal projects across Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota. We are passionate about rural communities and delivering high-quality, value-driven airport engineering solutions. We have a challenging and rewarding opportunity for a graduate aviation civil engineer with a diverse skill set, a strong desire to be part of a growing aviation team and a passion for rural communities consistent with Bollig’s purpose and values.

Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer — Job Responsibilities

• Become an integral part of the Bollig Aviation Team, helping to progress airport engineering projects from planning through completion
• Collaborate with and support senior aviation engineers in the planning, design and execution of airfield projects, including runway design, taxiway design, apron layout and hangar construction
• Provide support to meet the requirements of appropriate agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and MnDOT Aeronautics
• Assist with initial airport project scoping and field data collection to identify client needs and define project parameters
• Assist with report preparation and drawings for Airport Master Plans, Airport Layout Plans (ALPs) and aviation construction projects under senior engineer oversight
• Support internal and external Bollig project stakeholders on aviation and municipal projects as needed
• Assist Bollig staff with building and maintaining client relationships with airport sponsors and local municipalities
• Assist with municipal civil engineering projects on occasion
• Maintain and obtain required certifications and attend FAA and industry training as necessary

Graduate Aviation Civil Engineer — Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited institution, with strong academic performance, and intent to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in South Dakota, North Dakota or Minnesota
• 0–3 years of civil engineering experience, including internships and co-ops; prior aviation or airfield engineering exposure a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a desire to develop client-facing and leadership abilities over time
• Eagerness to learn FAA and State Aeronautics design standards, airport layout planning and airfield construction processes in a hands-on environment
• Self-motivated and coachable, with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt quickly
• Foundational proficiency in civil engineering design software such as AutoCAD and Civil 3D, as well as Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams
• Flexibility to travel to airport project sites with occasional overnight stays as required
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning with an entrepreneurial can-do approach
• Candidates with civil or municipal engineering backgrounds and a genuine eagerness to develop expertise in aviation project delivery are encouraged to apply
• Works under the direction of a licensed Professional Engineer

What You’ll Love About Bollig

• Work on meaningful State and FAA-funded airport engineering projects that serve rural communities across the upper Midwest
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive aviation team with clear opportunities for professional growth
• Experience a culture that models our core values of neighbors serving neighbors, continuous improvement, relationships and teamwork
• Receive competitive compensation, benefits and a commitment to work-life balance

Learn more about our municipal and aviation projects, what’s new at Bollig and our team.

Location: Willmar, MN

• Based in our Willmar, MN office with travel to airport project sites in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota as required.

Salary Range:

• $65,000 – $75,000 depending on qualifications.