Airfield Engineer II
About The Position
RS&H seeks a rising aviation professional to join our Atlanta team as an Airfield Engineer. This is an opportunity to take the next step in your career – leading project teams, developing client relationships, and shaping aviation infrastructure while building toward ownership in a nationally-recognized firm. The role involves leading project delivery, supporting project execution from concept through construction, including airfield design, pavement, utilities, terminals, and infrastructure. It also includes overseeing design teams, managing quality assurance, and tracking financial performance. Coordination with airports, airlines, FAA, and stakeholders is essential. The position requires preparing project plans, specifications, and technical reports. Additionally, it focuses on developing leadership skills through mentoring junior engineers, fostering collaborative team culture, applying technical expertise to solve complex design challenges, making independent decisions on aviation design matters, and building confidence leading projects of varying scope and complexity. Business development and client relationship management are also key aspects, including contributing to proposals and strategic initiatives, strengthening client loyalty, and representing RS&H at regional industry events.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
