Aviation Engineer

HDR; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in aviation engineering is seeking an Aviation Engineer in Philadelphia. The role involves designing and planning aviation projects alongside a dynamic team. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Engineering and a PE license, along with solid experience in airfield planning. Competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.
• 3+ years of experience with Airfield Planning and Design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to aviation-related tasks.
• Prepare scopes of work and fee estimates.
• Lead analyses/design for specific project components.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Airfield Planning

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AVI-Plan

Infraworks

Job description

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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.

Responsibilities

• In the role of Aviation Engineer, we will count on you to innovate and contribute to aviation-related tasks.
• Identify and interpret guidance from FAA, USACE, and other agencies; begin to suggest alternative study or documentation methodologies.
• Prepare approaches, scopes of work, and fee estimates for small projects.
• Support technical development and career journey for technical staff.
• Seek leadership roles in external professional aviation-related organizations (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations).
• Apply and develop processes and tools; demonstrate thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar) and Infraworks/AVI-Plan software.
• Implement QMP procedures on performed tasks.
• Coordinate with applicable agencies (FAA, EPA, local) and clients when developing/ preparing project design reports.
• Lead analyses/design for specific components of a project and lead field reviews to ensure construction is in accordance with contract documents.
• Provide marketing support and assist with technical write-ups of completed projects.
• Maintain an updated resume and perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Previous experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar)
• 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
• Active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design

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.

Primary Location: United States-Pennsylvania-Philadelphia

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Airfield Design

Job Posting: Aug 26, 2025

EEO statement: HDR is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.