Aviation Engineer - Airfield Design

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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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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 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.

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

• Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for aviation projects
• Suggest solutions to client problems by being able to interpret FAA and other guidelines.
• Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)
• Process & Tool Application & Development
• Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey
• Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (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

Due to client contract requirements, US citizenship or Permanent Resident Status (Greencard holder) is required.

Keywords : Aviation Engineer, FAA, airfield planning, airfield design

Preferred Qualifications

Required Qualifications

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 is $91,000 - $129,000 and 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.)

Primary Location :

United States-California-Los Angeles

Other Locations :

United States-California-Irvine

Industry : Aviation

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Airfield Design

Job Posting : Aug 5, 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Management, Consulting, and Engineering

Industries

Civil Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, and Design Services

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