Airports Planner

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH in Austin, TX is seeking an Airports Planner to join our Airports team. You will support creation of Master Plans and Environmental Reviews and provide planning support throughout design and construction of airport projects.

You will work with FAA and DOT staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates have demonstrated experience with master plans at general aviation and commercial service airports, knowledge of AutoCAD or GIS, and ability to coordinate with agency

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with master plans at general aviation and commercial service airports.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with Airport Planning project managers.
• Experience working with agency staff including the FAA.
• Experience with TXDOT projects and relationships with TXDOT staff and TX Airports.

Responsibilities

• Support creation of Master Plans and Environmental Reviews and provide planning support throughout design and construction of airport projects.
• Project communication with airport clients and agency staff including FAA and DOT.
• Work alongside talented multi‑disciplined teams supporting planning projects.

Skills

Master plans

Airport planning

FAA experience

Collaboration

AutoCAD

GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us®. You belong at SEH SEH is currenting searching for a Airports Planner to join our talented Airports team!

Why our employee-owners love SEH:

• "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst
• "What company has a CEO who cares enough to seek out one‑on‑one conversations ranging from 'How are you?' to 'What do you think would help the company?' SEH, that’s who." – Civil Engineering Technician
• "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst
• "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer
• "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer

Why you’ll love SEH:

• Collaborate on amazing projects of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities
• Being 100% employee‑owned means we all share in the company’s success
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

This Opportunity:

Support creation of Master Plans and Environmental Reviews and provide planning support throughout design and construction of airport projects Project communication with airport clients and agency staff including FAA and DOT Work alongside talented multi‑disciplined teams supporting planning projects

Essential Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working with master plans at general aviation and commercial service airports.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with our team of Airport Planning project managers
• Ability to support general aviation project planning for existing clients across multiple geographies
• Experience working with agency staff including the FAA
• This opportunity is open to candidates residing in Austin, TX

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with TXDOT projects and relationships with TXDOT staff and TX Airports
• Experience withAutoCAD and/or GIS software

Who We Are

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee‑owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee‑owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $75,000 and $105,000 based on skill set and experience.

Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.

Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR.

Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies. #LI-AA1

Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee‑owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee‑owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us®.