Aviation Planner

HDR, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is looking for an experienced Aviation Planner in Anchorage, Alaska. In this role, you will support aviation planning tasks and pursue new projects while contributing to an employee-owned culture.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 5 years of transportation planning experience. Responsibilities include managing airport planning tasks, participating in the NEPA process, and utilizing tools like MS Office, CAD, and ArcInfo/ArcView.

This is a full-time position with regular employee status, showcasing opportunities to grow within the transportation planning industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with transportation planning.
• AAAE Certified Member preferred.
• Experience working with Alaska DOT & PF is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Transportation planning

Aviation market knowledge

Client relationships

MS Office

CAD

ArcInfo/ArcView

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or related field

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