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Airfield Design Engineer
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HDR .
Overview At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Are you passionate about Aviation and wish to explore new and exciting opportunities? Our growing aviation practice is searching for Aviation Engineers, and we hope you consider joining our team! As an Aviation Engineer, you will be an integral part of teams delivering design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities at various size airports.
Responsibilities
Clients begin to identify you as a resource for aviation related tasks
Technical Development
Suggest solutions to client problems by being able to interpret FAA and USACOE etc. guidance; begin to suggest alternative study or documentation methodologies
Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for small projects
Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey
Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)
Process & Tool Application & Development
Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
Implement QMP procedures on performed tasks
With direction, 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
Marketing Support
Maintain an updated resume
Assist with technical write ups of completed projects
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (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
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, 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. 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.) New York: $93,800 - $134,000. New Jersey: $90,482 - $140,500.
Primary Location:
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Other Locations:
United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Industry:
Aviation
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Airfield Design
Job Posting:
Aug 7, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Design Services
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Airfield Design Engineer
role at
HDR .
Overview At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
Are you passionate about Aviation and wish to explore new and exciting opportunities? Our growing aviation practice is searching for Aviation Engineers, and we hope you consider joining our team! As an Aviation Engineer, you will be an integral part of teams delivering design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities at various size airports.
Responsibilities
Clients begin to identify you as a resource for aviation related tasks
Technical Development
Suggest solutions to client problems by being able to interpret FAA and USACOE etc. guidance; begin to suggest alternative study or documentation methodologies
Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for small projects
Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey
Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)
Process & Tool Application & Development
Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
Implement QMP procedures on performed tasks
With direction, 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
Marketing Support
Maintain an updated resume
Assist with technical write ups of completed projects
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Professional Engineer (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
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
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, health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, 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. 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.) New York: $93,800 - $134,000. New Jersey: $90,482 - $140,500.
Primary Location:
United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia
Other Locations:
United States-North Dakota-Bismarck, United States-Nevada-Reno, United States-Iowa-Davenport, United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Wyoming-Cheyenne, United States-Iowa-Des Moines, United States-South Dakota-Sioux Falls, United States-North Dakota-Fargo, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-New Jersey-Newark, United States-New York-New York, United States-Wyoming-Gillette, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-North Carolina-Raleigh, United States-Wyoming-Lander, United States-Florida-Tampa, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Kentucky-Lexington
Industry:
Aviation
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Airfield Design
Job Posting:
Aug 7, 2025
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records. (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management, Consulting, and Engineering
Industries
Civil Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Design Services
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