Airfield Engineer

RS&H•Las Vegas, NV

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

RS&H is expanding with a new office in Las Vegas and is seeking an Airfield Engineer to assist with civil technical design for airport projects. This role will contribute to a brand-new commercial airport, the first of its kind in the U.S. in nearly 30 years. This is a rare opportunity to make history while enjoying the autonomy to influence local operations and help shape the culture of a new office, aligned with RS&H’s core values of Integrity, Accountability, Curiosity, and Teamwork. The position offers the chance to work on a multi-billion-dollar, nationally visible aviation project, influence cutting-edge airfield design and planning solutions, and be backed by RS&H’s national aviation team, which is ranked #6 by ENR and has designed the most recent new runways in the U.S.

Requirements

Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) in good standing.
Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
Proficient in production software and construction document development.
Ability to resolve challenging issues professionally and effectively.
Experience working on major projects or multiple mid-sized projects, reviewing technical work of others, and contributing to new processes, services, or standards.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, contractors, team members, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead civil design for airfield projects and serve as a technical expert.
Prepare project specifications, complete project documents, engineering analyses, and reports.
Analyze and interpret data; perform design, planning, and impact studies; and support cost analyses, site selection, and limited design layouts.
Design complete projects, systems, components, and processes.
Perform quality control reviews and ensure key milestones are met.
Conduct field reviews and observations on active construction sites.
Provide technical guidance, assign tasks to junior staff, and help build and mentor a growing team.
Manage discipline-specific tasks or small, multidisciplinary project teams to ensure contractual compliance and project success.