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?

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We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

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 Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

Innovation

• Prepare technical papers and presentations at national or regional aviation industry technical conferences discussing new technical or improved approaches to aviation related challenges.

Technical Development

• Become regionally (internally and externally) known as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more aviation related specialty design criteria and become a senior aviation technical resource to Regional HDR offices
• Intermediate understanding of FAA, UFC, NFPA and applicable state and local requirements for multiple geographies / clients
• Prepare scopes of work, effort estimates, schedules and workload projections for aviation projects
• Intermediate understanding of all phases of aviation project development

Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey

• Recognize peers in aviation fields in other (external) organizations and identify potential talent to attract to the firm
• Actively identify and attract aviation talent to the firm from competitors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Have active leadership/participatory role in aviation staff development or training activities via Aviation working groups
• Mentor junior staff on technical issues

Process & Tool Application & Development

• Lead project document production, including coordination with technical and production staff, including subconsultants
• Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improve existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market
• Lead staff (including subconsultants) conducting field reviews to determine construction compliance with contract documents
• Oversee QA/QC processes by applying QMP procedures

Marketing Support

• Assist in developing the technical strategy of the project pursuit
• Lead the proposal technical writing effort of project pursuits
• Oversee preparation of technical write ups of completed projects
• Provide editing / tailoring resume to project pursuit
• Perform other duties as needed

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• A minimum of 10 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improve existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market
• Overall strong understanding of airfield design
• Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
• Microsoft Office experience
• Project Management experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated leadership 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.) Washington, DC: $143,304 - $204,720. Baltimore, MD: $125,391 - $179,130. Fulton, MD: $131,362 - $187,660. Primary Location:United States-Maryland-Fulton Other Locations:United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Glen Allen, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Baltimore, United States-Virginia-Arlington Industry:Aviation Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Airfield Design Job Posting:Jun 18, 2026

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.