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Orion Engineers & Associates is an airfield engineering practice specializing in civil design and construction services for airports across the United States. Founded in 2016 by Shannon Holman and Tony Raposo, the team focuses on airport infrastructure, designing safe, efficient, and sustainable airfields from pre-design through construction management. With professionals distributed across offices in Hawaii, California, Washington, and Massachusetts, Orion Engineers & Associates brings expertise in airfield pavement design, drainage, utilities, signage, and markings to regional runways and major international hubs alike.
Shannon HolmanPresident & Co-Founder
Tony RaposoExecutive Vice-President & Co-Founder
Frank LobedanAssociate & Senior Principal Engineer
Andrew ValentinoAssociate Vice-President & Senior Civil Engineer
Comprehensive civil engineering design services for airside infrastructure, runways, and taxiways.
Evaluation and design for airport runway, taxiway, and apron pavement systems.
Engineering of civil site utilities, drainage networks, and stormwater systems for airfields.
Design of compliant runway markings, taxiway signage, and airfield visual aids.
Front-end planning and scoping services to prepare projects for detailed engineering design.
Developing phase plans and scoping strategies to align airport development with operational needs.
Detailed scheduling and operational logistics planning prior to active airfield construction.
Engineering oversight and technical administration throughout the active construction phase.
On-site quality management, construction coordination, and design-compliance verification.
Airports · Aviation · Transportation · Infrastructure
Honolulu, HI · Airports · 2026 · Client: Honolulu International Airport
Widening of Runway 8L at Honolulu International Airport, earning national recognition in the 2026 ACEC Engineering Excellence Awards.