Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager in Fulton, Maryland, responsible for leading aviation projects, preparing technical documents, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in airfield planning and a bachelor's degree in engineering. They will manage project document production and support marketing efforts for project pursuits. Full-time position with strong commitment to teamwork and employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical papers and presentations for industry conferences.
• Lead project document production and coordinate technical teams.
• Mentor junior staff on technical issues.

Skills

Airfield Planning and Design

Technical writing

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Aviation Engineer/Project Manager (ID: 193767) – HDR.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Be known as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more aviation related specialty design criteria and serve as a senior aviation technical resource to Regional HDR offices.
• Have intermediate understanding of FAA, UFC, NFPA and applicable state and local requirements for multiple geographies/clienteles.
• Prepare scopes of work, effort estimates, schedules and workload projections for aviation projects.
• Maintain an intermediate understanding of all phases of aviation project development.

Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey

• Recognize peers in aviation fields in other organizations and identify potential talent to attract to the firm.
• Actively identify and attract aviation talent from competitors, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Have an active leadership or 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 new or improved methodologies or technical tools to improve technical design efficiency for use throughout the 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 of resumes for project pursuit.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng).
• Minimum of 10 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design.
• Overall strong understanding of airfield design and experience designing several aspects of airfields.
• Strong technical background and experience in designing various components of airfields.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of the employee‑owned culture.

Primary Location

United States, Maryland – Fulton

Industry

Aviation

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Statements of Employment Equity

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.