Senior Aviation Planner

HNTB Corporation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

HNTB Corporation seeks a Senior Aviation Planner to lead complex planning and environmental studies for major airports across the United States. The role emphasizes aviation planning consulting, multi-disciplinary analyses, stakeholder engagement, and project leadership, with opportunities to mentor staff and coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house teams.

Ideal candidates bring a strong track record in aviation planning, familiarity with landscape architecture or urban design

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 10 years related experience, or Master’s Degree with 9 yrs of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated track record delivering aviation planning services with quality work, on time and within budget.
• Industry relationships with clients and consultant partners.
• Active participation in aviation industry advocacy organizations.
• Desire to innovate and mentor the next generation of aviation talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex professional planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture and urban design tasks.
• Prepare and review major sections of plans, studies, reports and environmental documents.
• Lead budgets, invoicing and responses to proposals; coordinate with clients and sub-consultants.
• Lead public and stakeholder engagement and present information to communities.
• Mentor staff and support strategic planning and staffing.
• May serve as project manager or task lead and drive process improvements.

Skills

Aviation planning

Environmental planning

Public engagement

Mentoring

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field

Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhinoceros

Revit

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe InDesign

Python

R

Job description

What We're Looking For HNTB’s National Aviation Planning + Environmental Planning Practice is currently seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for a Senior Aviation Planner position. Successful candidate(s) will demonstrate a record of achievement in aviation planning consulting services, an enthusiasm for aviation, solid critical thinking skills, and a desire to explore the multi-disciplinary workstreams that shape the airports of tomorrow. Positions are available in any of our nationwide HNTB offices.

What is aviation planning to us? We are critical-thinking problem-solvers who tackle any question that comes our way and continually build trust through our exceptional client service. On our team, we serve airport owners and airline clients to carry out a wide variety of analyses spanning multiple disciplines: landside, terminal, airside, airspace, environmental, land use, and financial/advisory. On any given day, we’re delivering on master plans, environmental permitting, gate layouts, curbside studies, terminal modernizations, and so much more. This team is comprised of doers of the highest order, and we’re excited for you to bring your abilities to join the team. At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

What You'll Do:

Under minimal direction, performs a variety of more highly complex professional planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture and urban design project responsibilities, and leads technical tasks. Writes and/or reviews major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for projects. Coordinates and synthesizes the contributions of others. Leads, prepares, and reviews graphics, technical reports, work plans, scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to Request for Proposals for projects. Prepares and reviews budgets, invoicing, and billing. Leads public and stakeholder engagement and presents information to the community. Provides guidance and mentors staff. Leads coordination with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel on a regular basis to complete assigned tasks. Recommends process and system improvements that result in greater efficiencies, enhanced capacities, and improved service delivery. Supports department managers and office leadership with strategic planning, staffing/training, and other special projects. May serve as project manager or task lead. Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 10 years related experience, or Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 9 yrs of relevant experience.

What You'll Bring:

Strong track record of delivering aviation planning services with quality work, on time, on budget, and to the client's satisfaction (4for4). Industry relationships with clients and consultant partners. Active participation in one or more of the aviation industry advocacy organizations. Desire to innovate and bring a critical eye to solving the industry's most complex problems. Interest in mentoring the next generation of aviation talent.

What We Prefer:

Prior experience as a project manager or task manager on complex large- and medium-hub airport planning studies. Expert level knowledge of one or more of the aviation planning disciplines. Excellent communication and critical thinking skills. Strong preference for competency with AutoCAD, design programs such as Rhinoceros, Revit, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, or data analysis languages such as Python or R.

Additional Information

Locations: Bellevue, WA (Seattle), Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Houston, TX (Fannin), Los Angeles, CA (LA International Airport), New York, NY, San Francisco, CA.

Approximate Pay Ranges

The approximate pay range for Los Angeles Metro Area and Orange County, CA is $145,993.46 - $228,348.77. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for the California San Francisco Bay Area is $158,688.55 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Washington is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Colorado is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for New York is $158,688.55 - $248,205.18. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Massachusetts is $152,341.01 - $238,276.98. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The approximate pay range for Illinois is $139,645.93 - $218,420.56. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position based on all selected locations within the state at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.

The anticipated last day to apply is 05/23/2027. Please note that the job may be unposted prior to this date if the job is filled or no longer a need.

Why Join Us

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s spark has connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee-owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourage our employees to bring their whole and authentic selves to work, provide them a meaningful welcoming environment where they are valued, celebrated and respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makes HNTB better and brings value to our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law. We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work.