RS&H

Airfield Engineer II

RS&H$80K — $95K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • 5+ years of civil design experience, including 2+ years in aviation
  • PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Strong technical knowledge of aviation design fundamentals
  • Experience with aviation plans and technical specifications
  • Proven ability to lead small to moderate-sized projects
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

  • Support project execution from concept through construction, including airfield design and infrastructure
  • Oversee design teams and ensure quality assurance while tracking financial performance
  • Coordinate with airports, airlines, FAA, and other stakeholders
  • Prepare detailed project plans, specifications, and technical reports
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a collaborative team culture
  • Apply technical expertise to tackle complex design challenges
  • Engage in business development and strengthen client relationships

Benefits

  • Clear path to employee ownership
  • Competitive compensation along with comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical training
  • Mentorship from experienced aviation leaders
  • Exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects across the Southeast
  • Supportive environment that promotes work-life balance
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

Lead Project Delivery
  • Support project execution from concept through construction - airfield design, pavement, utilities, terminals, and infrastructure
  • Oversee design teams, manage quality assurance, and track financial performance
  • Coordinate with airports, airlines, FAA, and stakeholders across the region
  • Prepare project plans, specifications, and technical reports


Develop Leadership Skills
  • Mentor junior engineers and foster collaborative team culture
  • Apply technical expertise to solve complex design challenges
  • Make independent decisions on aviation design matters
  • Build confidence leading projects of varying scope and complexity


Grow the Business
  • Support business development and client relationship management
  • Contribute to proposals and strategic initiatives
  • Strengthen client loyalty across Georgia
  • Represent RS&H at regional industry events


What We're Looking For

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program
  • 5+ years of civil design experience, with 2+ years in aviation
  • PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months
  • Strong technical knowledge of aviation design fundamentals
  • Experience with aviation plans and technical specifications
  • Proven ability to lead small to moderate-sized projects
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office


Ideal Candidate
  • Track record of successfully leading project teams
  • Comfortable making independent technical decisions
  • Experience with FAA standards and airport design guidelines
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset with passion for innovation
  • Self-motivated and eager to grow into larger leadership roles


What We Offer
  • Clear path to employee ownership
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Professional development and technical training
  • Mentorship from experienced aviation leaders
  • Diverse project portfolio across the Southeast
  • Work-life balance in a supportive, collaborative environment


Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're an experienced aviation engineer ready to step into a leadership role and grow with an employee-owned firm, firm, take your career to new heights with RS&H.

Benefits

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The Team

Joining our Aviation team means an opportunity to explore your potential and apply your diverse skills to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry as a trusted advisor. You can do this in a collaborative and team-oriented environment among other driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

About RS&H

RS&H is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the construction industry. The company was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. RS&H offers services in the areas of aviation, transportation, environmental, and construction management. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and has a reputation for delivering high-quality work.
Learn more about RS&H
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Revenue
$200 million

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