HDR

Aviation Engineer

HDR$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in Airfield Planning and Design
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AVI-Plan, and Infraworks software
  • Strong design background in airfield projects
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Commitment to employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Engage with clients as a trusted resource for aviation tasks
  • Interpret FAA and USACOE guidelines to propose solutions
  • Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates for small projects
  • Develop project design reports and coordinate with agencies
  • Lead design analyses for specific project components
  • Conduct field reviews for construction compliance
  • Assist in technical documentation for completed projects

Benefits

  • Inclusive and diverse work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Engagement in employee-owned culture
  • Access to Employee Network Groups
  • Support for community involvement
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
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.

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

Innovation

  • 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


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  • 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


Qualifications

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

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
Learn more about HDR
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1917

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