Aviation Civil Engineer

HDR•Columbus, OH

About The Position

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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our 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. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Aviation Civil Engineer, we'll count on you to:

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.
Previous experience with Airfield Planning and Design
Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software).
Overall understanding of airfield design
Microsoft Office experience
Strong technical background and experience in designing several aspects of airfields
Solid written and verbal communication skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

Active participation in professional organizations (i.e. AAAE, ACC, ASCE, etc.).

Responsibilities

Clients begin to identify you as a resource for aviation related tasks
Suggest solutions to client problems by being able to interpret FAA and USACOE etc. guidance; begin to suggest alternative study or documentation methodologies
Prepare approaches, scopes of work, fee estimates for small projects
Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)
Thorough understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D (or similar design software), AVI-Plan software packages and Infraworks modeling software (or similar design software)
Implement QMP procedures on performed tasks
With direction, develop/prepare project design report and begin to coordinate with applicable agencies (FAA, EPA and local) as well as with clients
Lead analyses/design for specific component of a project
Lead field reviews to determine construction compliance with contract documents.
Maintain an updated resume
Assist with technical write ups of completed projects
Perform other duties as needed