Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to join our dynamic team. You will be responsible for preparing technical papers and presentations at national or regional aviation industry technical conferences, becoming a subject matter expert in aviation-related design criteria, and leading the development of new or improved methodologies and technical tools.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Prepare scopes of work, effort estimates, schedules and workload projections for aviation projects.
• Intermediate understanding of FAA, UFC, NFPA and applicable state and local requirements for multiple geographies / clients.
• Talent Identification & Career Journey
• Recognize peers in aviation fields in other (external) organizations and identify potential talent to attract to the firm.
• Achieve 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

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. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Airfield Design

Job Posting

Jun 18, 2026

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. 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. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a 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.

Our Commitment

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.