Aviation Engineer - Airfield Design

About the role

In the role of Aviation Engineer, we'll count on you to:

• Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for aviation projects
• Suggest solutions to client problems by being able to interpret FAA and other guidelines
• Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)
• Process & Tool Application & Development
• Techical Talent Identification & Career Journey
• Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software)
• Implement QMP procedures on performed tasks
• Develop/prepare project design report and begin to coordinate with applicable agencies (FAA, EPA and local) as well as with clients
• Lead analyses/design for specific component of a project
• Lead field reviews to determine construction compliance with contract documents

Responsibilities

Maintain an updated resume

Assist with technical write ups of completed projects

Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Greencard holder) is required.

• A minimum of 3 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• California PE license
• Previous experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
• Overall understanding of airfield design
• Microsoft Office experience
• Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
• Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

What We Believe:

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.