Mid Level Aviation Planner

Nationwide, HNTB’s National Aviation Planning + Environmental Planning Practice is currently seeking exceptionally qualified candidates for a Mid-Level Aviation Planner position. Successful candidate(s) will demonstrate 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 either our Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA 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:

Research data sources, gathers data, and conducts analysis of data for use in projects.

Identifies planning and analysis strategies using tools such as GIS, traffic, or safety software to manipulate data, assess scenarios, and perform project analysis.

Investigates, evaluates, and provides recommendations on planning processes and technical solutions that best meet the project needs.

Leads aspects of internal and external coordination with project team members, including other discipline areas involved with the project.

Participates in client meetings and interactions.

Leads preparation of maps, exhibits, and presentation materials for projects.

Conducts or directs research on issues, policies, and concepts pertaining to planning, and formulates recommendations.

Participates in the development of conceptual planning alternatives for urban and transportation planning projects

Writes major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for transportation and infrastructure projects.

Participates in public process and stakeholder facilitation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 4 years related professional experience, or

Master's Degree in Urban Planning, Geography, Engineering, or related field and 3 years of relevant experience

Enthusiasm for solving aviation-themed challenges

Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Aviation Management, Urban Planning, or related field. We welcome non-traditional majors with technical prowess.

Prior relevant experience at airports, airlines, or transportation authorities

Excellent communication, graphical, 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.

Please include a compelling cover letter.

Dependent on location and relevant experience; refer to specific job postings on HNTB's career website.