Senior Aviation Environmental Planner

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Virginia Beach, Virginia, Bridgeport (VA, MN, CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Aviation Environmental Planner to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on impactful airport projects across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, with hybrid work options available. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and a passion for environmental planning. You will lead teams, manage client relationships, and contribute to innovative solutions in the aviation sector. Join a collaborative and inclusive culture that prioritizes professional growth and community responsibility.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid workplace

Diverse and inclusive culture

Learning and development opportunities

Best-in-class benefits

Community and social responsibility initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management for aviation projects.
• Experience with FAA and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to mentor aviation planning staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex airport planning studies and environmental documents.
• Conduct research and analysis for airport electrification and sustainability.
• Supervise and mentor team members with minimal supervision.

Skills

Project Management

Aviation Regulations

Business Development

Technical Analysis

Client Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Planning

Master's degree

Job description

Senior Aviation Environmental Planner

Job Locations

US-NC-Raleigh | US-VA-Richmond | US-VA-Virginia Beach | US-DC-Washington | US-VA-Tysons Corner

ID

2025-5096

Category

Planning

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB is seeking a Senior Aviation Environmental Planner with proven experience in airport projects to join our Aviation team!

Hybrid Work Opportunities in the Mid-Atlantic Region!

We're looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative Senior Aviation Environmental Planner to support projects across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and New England regions. With hybrid options available in Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Virginia Beach, VA; and Washington, DC, this role offers flexibility and a chance to work with a nationally recognized company.

If you're an experienced project manager with the technical expertise to lead teams and provide strategic guidance, this is an exciting opportunity to take your career in Aviation and Environmental Planning to the next level. Work on challenging, high-impact projects that will expand your professional growth while making a tangible impact in the aviation industry.

Responsibilities

Project management for complex airport planning studies
• Research, analysis, and creation of airport environmental and planning documents including but limited to:
  • NEPA environmental fillings
  • Airport master planning and airport layout plans (ALPs)
  • Airport electrification
  • Sustainability, resiliency, and climate change
  • Technical analyses of environmental conditions for example: noise, air quality, stormwater, remediation, etc.
  • Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and eVTOL
• Assist the Corporate Aviation Market Leader and Regional Managers with business development and provide technical expertise
• Maintain and grow current client relationships
• Support business development/new client acquisitons
• Perform project reviews and quality control audits for deliverables
• Supervise and mentor team members with minimal supervision

Skills & Knowledge

• Five or more years of experience in Project Management and contracting (scope and fee development) for aviation projects
• Experience with monitoring scope, schedule, and budget for contracts
• Ability to coordinate with other VHB service lines to position for projects at key airports to grow the practice and increase revenue
• Experience working with FAA and Federal/State/local regulatory agencies
• Aviation related professional certifications preferred
• Demonstrable experience with business development and proposal writing
• Ability to deliver technical innovation and bring extraordinary value to our aviation clients
• Active in the Aviation industry by being a thought leader and involved in service organizations
• Actively participate in developing aviation business opportunities throughout the corporate footprint
• Experience mentoring aviation planning and environmental staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Master's degree preferred
• 11+ years of experience in aviation related planning or environmental projects required
• Supervisory experience preferred

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Washington DC is $125,000.00 to $175,000.00. This offer is determined based on a number of job-related factors including internal comparators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, scope and complexity of role responsibilities and geographic location. In addition, VHB offers a holistic benefits package which can be found here.

We are VHB! We're an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment.

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes:

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We're growing, and we hope you'll join us!

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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