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Design Engineer Aviation Infrastructure Featured

Location
Spencer, Iowa
Wage
Hourly
Job ID
36348236276
Posted
2026-8-5

Description

Bolton and Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer EIT to join our Aviation Transportation team in our Ames office. As a Top Workplace this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience Bolton and Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest Southeast and beyond.

In this civil engineering role we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and Aviation Transportation projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Assist Project Engineers with design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and Aviation Transportation projects
  • Perform basic design computations preliminary layout and design research and prepare rough drafts of preliminary reports and feasibility studies
  • Assist with project plans and specifications preparing cost and quantity take-off estimates
  • Construction observation activities may include performing construction staking performing construction administration duties such as documenting activities measuring and testing providing general oversight and interacting with contractors sub-contractors residents and City staff.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college
  • Certified Engineer-in-Training or able to obtain within 12 months of hire
  • Prior experience in either infrastructure design and/or construction observation
  • Working knowledge and skills in CAD and design software.(i.e. AutoCAD Civil3D MicroStation)
  • Requires frequent travel during construction season
  • Possess a valid drivers license as travel to various facilities and job sites may be required

Bolton and Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

WHY BOLTON and MENK?
Bolton and Menk Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949 we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today Bolton and Menk has more than 1000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota Iowa North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here:

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton and Menk we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton and Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more here:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton and Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton and Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton and Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton and Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people thoughts and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton and Menk Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications Engineer In Training (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Design Engineer Aviation Infrastructure

Location: Spencer IA

Industry: Aviation
Occupational Category: Engineering
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: USD 0

Description: Bolton Menk seeks a Design Engineer Aviation Infrastructure.
Description

Bolton and Menk has an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer EIT to join our Aviation Transportation team in our Ames office. As a Top Workplace this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience Bolton and Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest Southeast and beyond.

In this civil engineering role we are looking to add an EIT who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe Sustainable and Beautiful Communities! The majority of your time will be spent assisting project managers and project engineers in design and construction phase activities on municipal airport and Aviation Transportation projects.

What You Will Be Doing:

What We Are Looking For:

Bolton and Menk will currently not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

WHY BOLTON and MENK?
Bolton and Menk Inc. specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions. Since 1949 we have been committed to improving quality of life through engineering excellence and client satisfaction. From advocating for our communities to designing their dreams to finding funding; we take pride in our work because we live in these same communities. Today Bolton and Menk has more than 1000 employees throughout more than 40 locations in Minnesota Iowa North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado North Carolina and South Carolina providing services to more than 400 communities and agencies. Learn more about our history here:

OUR BENEFITS
At Bolton and Menk we value our people and provide an exceptional Total Compensation and Benefits Package to protect our most valuable asset. We are committed to the well-being of our employees and their families. Perks of being a Bolton and Menk employee include peace of mind with our benefits package and competitive compensation plan flexible schedules and career development opportunities. Learn more here:

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bolton and Menk does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies in response to Bolton and Menk job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Bolton and Menk Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Bolton and Menk Talent Acquisition team.

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people thoughts and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton and Menk Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer including disability and vets.

Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications Engineer In Training (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Date Posted: 2026-8-5

Please Apply by: 2026-8-21