Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

Innovation

Prepare technical papers and presentations at national or regional aviation industry technical conferences discussing new technical or improved approaches to aviation related challenges.

Technical Development

• Become regionally (internally and externally) known as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more aviation related specialty design criteria and become a senior aviation technical resource to Regional HDR offices.
• Intermediate understanding of FAA, UFC, NFPA and applicable state and local requirements for multiple geographies / clients.
• Prepare scopes of work, effort estimates, schedules and workload projections for aviation projects.
• Intermediate understanding of all phases of aviation project development.

Talent Identification & Career Journey

• Recognize peers in aviation fields in other (external) organizations and identify potential talent to attract to the firm.
• Actively identify and attract aviation talent to the firm from competitors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Have active leadership/participatory role in aviation staff development or training activities via Aviation working groups.
• Mentor junior staff on technical issues.

Process & Tool Application & Development

• Lead project document production, including coordination with technical and production staff, including subconsultants.
• Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improve existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market.
• Lead staff (including subconsultants) conducting field reviews to determine construction compliance with contract documents.
• Oversee QA/QC processes by applying QMP procedures.

Marketing Support

• Aid in developing the technical strategy of the project pursuit.
• Lead the proposal technical writing effort of project pursuits.
• Oversee preparation of technical write ups of completed projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• A minimum of 10 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design.
• Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improve existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market.
• Overall strong understanding of airfield design.
• Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.

What We Believe

We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Our Commitment

• As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
• We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular