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At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water. 

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

We are looking for a flexible and motivated Senior Aviation Planner with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world.

We are looking for a professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to grow within a multidisciplinary team. You’ll be involved in a diverse range of aviation projects, supporting planning and design efforts across airfield, terminal, landside, and operational domains.

To be considered for this role, candidates will ideally possess: 

• A university degree or college diploma in engineering, architecture, planning.  Experience or academic focus in aviation management or transportation planning is a plus.  Candidates with economics, sustainability, finance or business-related studies may also be considered.
• Proven experience with aviation planning, including the development of master plans, layout plans, facility requirements, and feasibility studies.
• Demonstrated capability in planning using FAA advisory circulars, TRB ACRP guidelines and other industry standards
  Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Familiarity with Power BI or other data visualization tools to produce airfield or terminal building spatial planning outputs
• Competency in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with industry specific tools such as AviPlan, AirTOP, CAST is desirable.
• Experience with tools such as Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit, or other 3D visualization software is a plus
• Working knowledge of simulation and modelling tools for airfield and terminal and the ability to manage others to use them to deliver capacity and demand analysis outputs.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory guidelines, airport operations and aviation development programs. 

We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:

• Proactive and with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally. 
• Positive, team-oriented mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and on a diverse range of projects.
• Methodical problem solver and critical thinker who takes initiative, and with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to organise, manage and supervise individual projects and workstreams, including resources across various disciplines.
• Expertise in project and programme management with contractual knowledge and the ability deliver commercially successful projects.
• Ability to manage and supervise project teams, including the desire to train junior staff in developing new skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, enabling confident interaction with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to build and nurture client relationships, to identify and secure opportunities for follow-on work and new prospects.
• Strong written communication and attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate technical drawings, impactful presentations, and professional reports.

Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $152,000 - $186,000. 

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.