Airfield Design Engineer*

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?

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Each and every 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.

In the role of Airfield Design 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
• 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, 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. 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 is $90,482.00 - $140,500.00

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