Aviation Civil 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:
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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.

• Design and plan production for general civil on a wide variety of airfield projects, including site layouts, horizontal and vertical control, grading and drainage, paving, site utilities, and associated civil engineering activities.
• Act as the Task Lead/Design Lead, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary architectural/engineering teams on aviation projects and pursuits across multiple regions.
• Contribute to and participate in client and design review meetings.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and contract documents.
• Assist with conducting quantity calculations and construct cost estimates.
• Perform moderately complex assignments exercising judgment in evaluation, selection, and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures.
• Effectively communicate most project issues with clients, contractors and suppliers/vendors.
• Serve and/or grow as a technical expert with recognized authority in an area of specialization that resolves problems of greater scope and complexity as needed.
• Assist with construction administration and management related duties as needed.
• Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.
• Plan, organise and supervise work of other junior staff and technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Experience with Aviation Planning (AVIPlan®) software.

• 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), AVIPlan 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.

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.) Cleveland and Columbus: $75,000 – $107,000.

Locations:
United States–Ohio–Cleveland;
United States–Ohio–Columbus;
United States–Pennsylvania–Pittsburgh. Industry: Aviation.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Employee Status:
Regular.