Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry is seeking a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to influence airfield design and project management practices. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise and mentor junior staff while preparing technological innovations in aviation engineering. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a PE license, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment within the workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience with airfield planning and design.
• PE license is required.
• Proficient in FAA and other aviation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical papers for aviation industry conferences.
• Lead document production and oversee QA/QC processes.
• Mentor junior staff and identify aviation talent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Preferred degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

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?

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.

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.

Innovation

• 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 improve 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

*LI-MJ1

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• A minimum of 10 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design
• Develop, maintain and implement the use of new or improve existing methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout Aviation Market
  
• 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.

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.

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

Primary Location

: United States-Maryland-Fulton

Other Locations

Other Locations

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

Industry

: Aviation

Schedule

Schedule

: Full-time

Employee Status

Employee Status

: Regular

BusinessClass : Airfield Design

Job Posting

Job Posting

: Oct 23, 2024

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

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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

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