Aviation Civil Engineer

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. 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.

• 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

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

• 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

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Cleveland and Columbus: $79,870 ‑ $114,100

Primary

Location:

United States‑Ohio‑Cleveland

Other Locations:
United States‑Ohio‑Columbus, United States‑Pennsylvania‑Pittsburgh

Industry: Aviation

Schedule:

Full‑time

Employee Status:
Regular

Business Class:
Airfield Design

Job Posting:
Apr 21, 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.