Aviation Planner

HDR; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an experienced Aviation Planner to support and expand our aviation planning group in Anchorage, Alaska. The role involves carrying out various tasks such as creating airport layout plans and master plans, while also participating in the NEPA process.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields and possess at least 5 years of transportation planning experience. Skills in MS Office and CAD are essential, and relationships with Alaska DOT&PF are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years experience with transportation planning.
• AAAE Certified Member preferred.
• Experience working with the Alaska DOT&PF preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete airport planning tasks, master plans, and terminal planning.
• Participate in the NEPA process.
• Support final design projects.

Skills

Transportation planning

Aviation market knowledge in Alaska

Client relationships

MS Office

CAD

ArcInfo/ArcView

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Planning

Tools

MS Office

CAD

ArcInfo/ArcView

Job description

HDR is seeking an experienced Aviation Planner to help grow our aviation planning group. As an Anchorage, Alaska based Aviation Planner, you will support existing aviation planning work and pursue new projects long-term. The successful candidate will perform consultant aviation planning tasks including airport layout plans, airport master plans, as well as airport operations, planning, and security.

Responsibilities

• Complete airport planning tasks, master plans, airport layout plans, air space studies, terminal planning, and related items.
• Participate in the NEPA process.
• Planning activities in support of final design projects.
• Knowledge of aviation market in Alaska, including client relationships and past project experience.
• Perform other duties as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• AAAE Certified Member
• Relationships and a history of working with the Alaska DOT&PF

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years experience with transportation planning
• MS Office, CAD, ArcInfo/ArcView
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Primary Location: United States-Alaska-Anchorage

Industry: Aviation | Schedule: Full-time | Employee Status: Regular | Business Class: Transportation Planning | Job Posting: Jun 10, 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.