About Us

At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental, and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts, and artists. That's why we believe diversity is our greatest strength. HDR is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

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We believe that the way we work can add meaning and value to the world. That ideas inspire positive change. That coloring outside the lines can illuminate fresh perspectives. And that small details yield important realizations. Above all, we believe that collaboration is the best way forward.

HDR is looking for an Aviation Engineer/Project Manager to join our Aviation program in the Dakotas and serve as a Design Center Lead, managing projects and design staff across the country. This position may be based out of one of the following offices: Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Bismarck, Fargo or Cheyenne

Primary Responsibilities:

• Primary duties will include planning, directing, and monitoring all aspects of multi-discipline airport projects with high degrees of technical complexity, typically in excess of $5 million and involving managing project staff.
• Will be responsible for managing and coordinating work share across regions, managing staff and projects at Commercial Service Airports across the country.
• Will act as a doer/seller for current and future airport related projects in the Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota/Wyoming areas involved with the production and coordination of several projects concurrently and will establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings.
• Will conduct design development and contract document work sessions at project sites in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals, and other disciplines.
• Will be responsible for managing staffing and workload through the entire project’s development to complete documents on schedule.
• Will also work with Business/Accounting Managers, Project Controllers, and the Area Manager or Office Principals for project reviews.
• Will also be responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures, and for the execution of training for personnel as established by strategic plans.
• Will typically supervise project staffs and act as a mentor for less experienced staff members.
• Other duties as assigned

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Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related discipline is required.
• PE required.
• A minimum of 10 years of aviation-related engineering experience required; this must include project management experience.
• MS Office and MS Project experience is required.
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills are desired.
• Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills are a must.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference given to local candidates
• Knowledge of aviation market in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and/or Wyoming including client relationships and past project experience preferred.

Why HDR

At HDR, we know work isn't only about who you work for; it's also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible. When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.