Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager, where your expertise in airfield design will make a significant impact. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to innovative aviation solutions. You will be recognized as a Subject Matter Expert and play a crucial role in developing technical strategies for project pursuits. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this dynamic environment fosters collaboration and empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. If you are passionate about aviation and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Airfield Planning and Design required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical papers and presentations for aviation conferences.
• Lead project document production and oversee QA/QC processes.

Skills

Airfield Planning and Design

Technical Writing

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

FAA Regulations

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Technical Methodologies

QA/QC Procedures

Job description

Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager - (181977)

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the 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. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Prepare technical papers and presentations at national or regional aviation industry technical conferences discussing new technical or improved approaches to aviation related challenges.

Technical Development

• Become regionally (internally and externally) known as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more aviation related specialty design criteria and become a senior aviation technical resource to Regional HDR offices.
• Intermediate understanding of FAA, UFC, NFPA and applicable state and local requirements for multiple geographies / clients.
• Prepare scopes of work, effort estimates, schedules and workload projections for aviation projects.
• Intermediate understanding of all phases of aviation project development.

Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey

• Recognize peers in aviation fields in other (external) organizations and identify potential talent to attract to the firm.
• Actively identify and attract aviation talent to the firm from competitors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Have active leadership/participatory role in aviation staff development or training activities via Aviation working groups.
• Mentor junior staff on technical issues.

Process & Tool Application & Development

• Lead project document production, including coordination with technical and production staff, including subconsultants.
• Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improved existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market.
• Lead staff (including subconsultants) conducting field reviews to determine construction compliance with contract documents.
• Oversee QA/QC processes by applying QMP procedures.

Marketing Support

• Assist in developing the technical strategy of the project pursuit.
• Lead the proposal technical writing effort of project pursuits.
• Oversee preparation of technical write-ups of completed projects.
• Provide editing / tailoring resume to project pursuit.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience with Airfield Planning and Design.
• Overall strong understanding of airfield design.
• Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• 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.

Primary Location: United States-Maryland-Fulton

Other Locations: United States-District of Columbia-Washington DC, United States-Virginia-Vienna, United States-Maryland-Baltimore

Industry: Aviation

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Posting: Oct 23, 2024

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.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great things possible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We're always looking for great talent to join our global teams.