Full-Time
Senior Aviation Planner
HNTB
Engineering, architecture, and infrastructure design
Compensation Overview
$127k - $248.2k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Boston, MA, USA + 9 more
More locations: Houston, TX, USA | Los Angeles, CA, USA | Oakland, CA, USA | Dallas, TX, USA | Chicago, IL, USA | Arlington, VA, USA | Kansas City, MO, USA | New York, NY, USA | Denver, CO, USA
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 10 years related experience
- Master’s Degree in Landscape Architecture, Planning, Environmental Planning, Urban Design, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Geography, or related field and 9 yrs of relevant experience
- Under minimal direction, performs a variety of more highly complex professional planning, environmental planning, landscape architecture and urban design project responsibilities, and leads technical tasks.
- Writes and/or reviews major sections of and leads production of plans, studies, reports, and environmental documents for projects. Coordinates and synthesizes the contributions of others.
- Leads, prepares, and reviews graphics, technical reports, work plans, scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to Request for Proposals for projects. Prepares and reviews budgets, invoicing, and billing.
- Leads public and stakeholder engagement and presents information to the community.
- Provides guidance and mentors staff.
- Leads coordination with clients, sub-consultants, and in-house personnel on a regular basis to complete assigned tasks.
- Recommends process and system improvements that result in greater efficiencies, enhanced capacities, and improved service delivery.
- Supports department managers and office leadership with strategic planning, staffing/training, and other special projects.
- May serve as project manager or task lead.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Directs and oversees technical work for a wide variety of multidisciplinary airport planning and preliminary design projects.
- Leads capacity analyses for airport facilities.
- Develops concepts and alternative drawings using AutoCAD, Revit, and ArcGIS.
- Prepares technical reports for airport planning studies.
- Interprets and oversees airport simulation models.
- Highly responsive to client requests.
- Prepares stakeholder and public presentations.
- Helps build client relationships.
- Assists with business development activities including proposal preparation and interviews.
- Mentors junior and mid-level staff.
- Be an expert in one or more key aviation planning disciplines (e.g. Landside, Terminal, Airside, Land Use, Airspace)
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Aviation Management, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field and 10 years of experience.
- Extensive airport planning experience at large hub airports.
- Project Management experience with a focus on profitability.
- Strong understanding of the aviation industry.
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills.
- Someone who shares our commitment to delivering extraordinary client service.
- Experience serving multiple clients simultaneously across several time zones.
HNTB provides infrastructure engineering, planning, and design services across transportation, architecture, and digital infrastructure. It works by applying multidisciplinary expertise to project stages from planning and analysis through construction, delivering high-quality design, technical solutions, and project management. The company emphasizes employee-owners who share ownership and a culture of respect and continuous improvement, which shapes collaboration and accountability. Compared with competitors, HNTB highlights its long history, collaborative ownership model, and deep specialization across bridges, highways, architecture, and digital infrastructure, aiming to build durable, well-designed infrastructure that serves communities and clients over the long term.
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Headquarters
Kansas City, Missouri
Founded
1914
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- St. Louis expansion signals sustained Midwestern infrastructure demand and local delivery growth.
- Edmonton Event Park win expands venue-design credibility in sports and entertainment.
- O'Connor and Wethington strengthen public-sector relationships in tolling, water, and resilience.
What critics are saying
- Public infrastructure spending delays directly reduce HNTB’s billable backlog and utilization.
- Large venue projects face permitting slippage, political shifts, and multi-year revenue deferrals.
- Aggressive office expansion raises fixed costs faster than project wins can absorb.
What makes HNTB unique
- Employee-owned structure supports long-term client continuity and technical retention.
- Century-old focus spans transportation, bridges, aviation, and digital infrastructure.
- Recent senior hires deepen agency access and specialized infrastructure expertise.
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HNTB expands downtown St. Louis office to support continued regional growth. HNTB Corporation marked the grand opening of its expanded St. Louis office with a ribbon-cutting event on May 19 at One Metropolitan Square, attended by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Mayor Cara Spencer, and community leaders. Commitment to infrastructure and community partnerships drives increased office space in One Metropolitan Square ST. LOUIS, Mo. (May 22, 2026) - HNTB Corporation celebrated the expansion of its St. Louis office with a ribbon-cutting event May 19 at One Metropolitan Square, joined by Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe, St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer, employees, clients and local leaders. The expansion reflects the firm's continued growth in the region and its long-term commitment to supporting infrastructure needs across Missouri. "Thank you, HNTB, for stepping up and committing to downtown," Spencer said. "That shows leadership and partnership, and we are excited for your next chapter here." HNTB, an infrastructure solutions firm founded in 1914, has maintained a presence in St. Louis since 1998. The firm moved to the 29th floor of One Metropolitan Square in 2020 and, following five years of continued growth, expanded its office footprint to 6,807 square feet. "When we identified the need for additional space, we knew we wanted to stay downtown," said Travis Pfeiffer, PE, HNTB's St. Louis location leader and associate vice president. "Our team loves it here, and we are excited to be part of the momentum building in St. Louis and the bright future ahead." HNTB's work in the St. Louis region includes partnerships with the Missouri Department of Transportation, Metro, the city of St. Louis and other local city and county governments. The firm supports clients through planning, design, program management and other infrastructure services that help advance mobility, safety and economic growth. "HNTB's growth in St. Louis reflects our strong partnerships and shared vision with clients across the region," said Pfeiffer. "We're proud to support transformative projects that improve mobility, enhance communities and create lasting impact for the people of Missouri." The expansion aligns with HNTB's broader growth across the Central States and reinforces the firm's commitment to delivering infrastructure solutions that meet the evolving needs of communities throughout Missouri. Overview. For over a century, HNTB has shaped the built environment with distinctive expertise across a full spectrum of infrastructure solutions. From iconic architecture and complex bridges to efficient highways and digital infrastructure solutions, its collaborative approach and commitment to technical excellence drive Thenarrativematters to build a better future for its clients, communities and ourselves It's in the way Thenarrativematters do what Thenarrativematters do at HNTB that sets Thenarrativematters apart. Its people - proud employee-owners with distinct experience, expertise and perspectives - are bound together by a common vision that uniquely shapes its work and firm. This ownership fosters an unmatched culture of respect and continuous improvement, a hallmark of its enduring success. HNTB Corporation, St. Louis expansion, ribbon-cutting event, One Metropolitan Square, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, Mayor Cara Spencer, office opening, community development, infrastructure, engineering firm #HNTB #StLouis #OfficeExpansion #RibbonCutting #CommunityDevelopment #Infrastructure #Engineering #Missouri #OneMetropolitanSquare #Leadership Post Views: 306 Senior Editor, Digital Manager, Blogger, has been nominated for awards several times as Publisher and Author over the years. Has been with company for almost three years and is a current native St. Louisan. Loading...
Jake Weaver, PE, joins Parametrix. * May 19, 2026 Chicago, IL - Jake Weaver, PE, has joined Parametrix as a senior program manager with the firm's advisory services practice. He has 25 years of experience in program management, advising owners, and delivering complex programs and projects. Weaver comes to Parametrix from HNTB Corporation, where he served as deputy program manager for the Illinois Tollway Program Management Office, which is responsible for delivering over $15 billion in capital programs. Previously, he served as a program manager leading the $4 billion Elgin O'Hare Western Access Design Corridor Management Team. The corridor includes two new all-electronic tollways, IL 390 and I-490. His areas of expertise include program and project management, large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, risk management, and design management. "Jake is a recognized leader in the industry, with tremendous experience leading complex, multi-modal transportation programs. He is a top-tier addition to advance our advisory services team and our Midwest operations," said Parametrix Vice President Greg Brink. At Parametrix, he joins the firm's advisory services team, providing program and project management, owner advisory, business process improvement, organization development, and strategic consulting services to public agencies across the United States. He will also contribute to the growth of the firm's Midwest operations. Parametrix established a Midwest presence in 2024 with a current focus on serving clients in the transportation and environmental markets. About Parametrix. Parametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. From offices across the United States, its team of engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, surveyors, project managers, and construction managers are helping its clients imagine what is possible and create tomorrow, together. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/
Nirupa Kannan, PE, PMP, joins Parametrix as California engineering manager. * April 27, 2026 San Diego, CA - Nirupa Kannan, PE, PMP, has joined Parametrix as the firm's California engineering manager. She has over 20 years of experience in transit, highway, roadway, and active transportation projects. Kannan comes to Parametrix from HNTB Corporation, where she served as an associate vice president, managing the firm's San Diego transportation engineering department. There, she led a team of over 20 professionals, working with agencies such as the San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG), North County Transit District (NCTD), and Caltrans. Kannan's project experience includes the Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization Project, Brightline West High-Speed Rail, Mid-Coast Corridor Light Rail Transit Project, Next Gen Rapid/BRT 625, Border to Bayshore Bikeway, and Encinitas Coastal Rail Trail. "Nirupa brings a wealth of experience leading a variety of impactful projects. She is a strong leader and a great addition to our team of transportation professionals in California," said Parametrix Vice President Craig Shannon. At Parametrix, Kannan joins the firm's California transportation team, providing planning, engineering, and design services to municipalities and transportation agencies throughout the state. Parametrix established a presence in California in 2023 with the acquisition of Parisi Transportation Consulting in the San Francisco Bay Area. In 2024, the firm opened a San Diego office. Today, Parametrix has over 40 employees based in California. The firm continues to expand its California presence to serve public agencies and other clients across the state. About Parametrix. Parametrix is a 100-percent employee-owned consulting firm helping clients deliver resilient infrastructure, livable communities, and environmentally sustainable solutions. From offices across the United States, its team of engineers, planners, scientists, landscape architects, surveyors, project managers, and construction managers are helping its clients imagine what is possible and create tomorrow, together. Learn more at https://www.parametrix.com/
HNTB has appointed Francis O'Connor, former commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, as senior vice president and business development director. O'Connor will focus on client relationships and strategic growth initiatives, particularly with transportation agencies and tolling programmes nationwide. O'Connor served as the 20th commissioner of NJDOT, leading one of America's most complex multimodal transportation systems. He also chaired NJ TRANSIT, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority and the Target Zero Commission. O'Connor began his transportation career as a toll collector with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and later led electronic toll collection initiatives, including the launch of E-ZPass. At HNTB, he will leverage his agency leadership experience to advise clients on operational, political and strategic challenges.
Dialog and HNTB to lead design of Edmonton's Event Park. April 9, 2026 By Peter Saunders Talking points. OEG Sports & Entertainment and the city of Edmonton have chosen Dialog and HNTB as lead designers for the new Event Park, planned for the current Fan Park site beside Rogers Place in Edmonton's ICE District. The selection comes after an RFP attracted 19 qualified submissions. Dialog previously worked on the ICE District and Rogers Place, while HNTB has designed major venues across North America. The Event Park is envisioned as an indoor-outdoor destination directly connected to Rogers Place, with facilities for concerts, festivals, cultural gatherings and sporting events. OEG Sports & Entertainment president and COO Stu Ballantyne says the project will support downtown revitalization and strengthen Edmonton's reputation as a hub for sports, entertainment and community life. Dialog principal Gerry Doering says the design aims to create a vibrant, adaptable and welcoming venue. * Dialog and HNTB selected as lead designers after competitive RFP process * Event Park to be built next to Rogers Place * Construction set to begin next year with completion targeted for 2029 The project is expected to boost economic activity, attract visitors and enhance community engagement in downtown Edmonton. Powered by: OEG Sports & Entertainment (OEGSE) and the city of Edmonton have selected Dialog and HNTB as lead designers of the new Event Park, to be located at the current Fan Park next to Rogers Place in Edmonton's ICE District. The selection follows a request for proposals (RFPs) that drew 19 qualified submissions. Dialog has previously contributed to the designs of the ICE District and Rogers Place, while HNTB has designed sports and entertainment venues across North America. The Event Park is conceived as an indoor-outdoor entertainment and community destination, connecting directly to Rogers Place. The project calls for expertise in acoustics, staging, sound and lighting for touring acts, headline performances, cultural gatherings, festivals and sporting events. Indeed, OEGSE promises it will be Alberta's premier multi-use event hub. "We are proud to partner with Dialog and HNTB on this next phase of Edmonton's downtown revitalization," says Stu Ballantyne, OEGSE's president and chief operating officer (COO). "Public spaces like Event Park will help bring more people downtown and enhance our reputation as a destination for sports, entertainment and community life." "We aim to deliver a venue that is vibrant, adaptable and welcoming by design," says Dialog principal Gerry Doering. Construction is expected to begin next year. Completion is expected in 2029.