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Aviation Engineer - Airfield Design

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Lexington, KY, United States


About the Role
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.

Responsibilities

Clients begin to identify you as a resource for aviation related tasks

Technical Development

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

Technical Talent Identification & Career Journey

Seek leadership role in external professional aviation related organization (e.g., elected office, organizing or planning committees, panel presentations)

Process & Tool Application & Development

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.

Marketing Support

Maintain an updated resume

Assist with technical write ups of completed projects

Perform other duties as needed

This position is subject to a governmental background check

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years experience with Airfield Planning and Design

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

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

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

Business Class
Airfield Design

Location
United States-Kentucky-Louisville

Industry
Aviation

Schedule
Full-time

Employee Status
Regular

Job Posting
Mar 5, 2026

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

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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

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

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