Senior Area Airfield Design Leader — Aviation Programs

HDR; Florida; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking an Area Airfield Design Business Class Leader in the Town of Florida, NY. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10 years of experience, along with a Professional Engineer (PE) license. You will lead business class practices, coordinate project teams, and ensure quality control across airfield design deliverables. Key qualifications include proficiency in aviation design principles and a commitment to HDR's culture of employee ownership. Multiple locations in Florida are associated with this role.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in aviation design and management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Experience with FAA and US DoD Aviation design criteria is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee airfield design business class staff and project deliverables.
• Develop business class practices and professional discipline groups.
• Participate in business planning and team recruitment.

Skills

Aviation planning and design principles

Leadership skills

Analytical and communication skills

Team management

Quality commitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Master's degree

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

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?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR has partnered with clients to shape communities and push the boundaries of what's possible since 1917. We specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. With nearly 10,000 employees in more than 225 locations around the world, we think global and act local.

In the role of Area Airfield Design Business Class Leader, we'll count on you to:

• Take responsibility for area-wide development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of airfield business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
• Collaborate on business class efforts with area and company operations, marketing and management
• Develop and lead business class practice and professional discipline groups, and project teams
• Participate in and contribute to annual business plan development. Partner with market Sector and Business Group leadership in managing business plan goals throughout the year
• Internally and externally recruit, develop and retain aviation staff in accordance with Market Sector needs and strategy
• Take responsibility for area-wide development, coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of Aviation business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers
• Oversee delivery of project services and deliverables to meet client expectations, workload leveling needs and best-practice application
• Responsible for overseeing design deliverables with technical accuracy and quality control
• Serve as an ambassador for our internal quality program for airfield design business class services, and oversee QA/QC procedures
• Oversee project teams to successfully deliver on a variety of projects
• Oversee the writing of technical reports, presentations, and other materials
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in aviation planning and design principles
• Demonstrated history in successfully leading teams on complex airport / airfield projects
• Experience with FAA and US DoD Aviation design criteria
• Experience with large, multi-disciplined programs at hub airports
• Geographic diversity of experience throughout the US
• Knowledge of aviation market in Florida including client relationships and past project experience
• Possesses excellent analytical and communication skills, as well as leadership, planning and mentoring skills
• Master's degree
• PMP certification
• Preference given to local candidates
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
  
  

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-Florida-Tampa Other Locations:United States-Florida-Doral, United States-Florida-West Palm Beach, United States-Florida-Pensacola, United States-Florida-Fort Lauderdale, United States-Florida-Tallahassee, United States-Florida-Jacksonville, United States-Florida-Orlando Industry:Aviation Schedule:Full-time Employee Status:Regular BusinessClass:Airfield Design Job Posting:May 21, 2026


At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.