Aviation Engineer - Airfield Design

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a qualified candidate for their Airfield Design team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in aviation-related projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, a Professional Engineering license, and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D are essential. Join us and make a difference in airfield development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design.
• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Overall understanding of airfield design.

Responsibilities

• Clients identify you as a resource for aviation related tasks.
• Develop project design reports and coordinate with agencies.
• Lead analyses/design for specific components of a project.

Skills

Technical Development

Strong technical background in designing airfields

Solid communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AVI-Plan software

Infraworks modeling software

Job description

About the Role

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? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better.

Responsibilities

• Clients begin to identify you as a resource for aviation related tasks
• Technical Development
• Suggest solutions to client problems by being able to interpret FAA and USACOE etc. guidance; begin to suggest alternative study or documentation methodologies
• Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for small projects
• Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey
• Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)
• Process & Tool Application & Development
• Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (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
• This position is subject to a governmental background check

Preferred Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
• Previous experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software).
• Overall understanding of airfield design
• 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

Business Class

Airfield Design

Location

United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Industry

Aviation

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting

Mar 5, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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