Airfield Engineering Associate I

RS&H Talent Acquisition • Ontario, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an airfield engineering associate to join its aviation team in Ontario, California. The role is office-based and involves creating civil engineering plans for airports throughout the United States, using AutoCAD daily, including for geometric design. Under the guidance of more senior engineers, the associate will work on runways, taxiways, aprons, pavement design, and stormwater and utility infrastructure design. Occasional travel, less than 25% of the time, is required to coordinate with airports, airlines, the Federal Aviation Administration, and construction management and to better understand project details.

The position is part of a collaborative aviation team serving airports of various sizes. RS&H is an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm whose teams work across airfields, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship and resiliency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Willingness to learn software platforms such as AutoCAD.
• Critical-thinking skills and willingness to ask questions when something is unclear.
• Experience working collaboratively on a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, including carefully checking work before submission.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineering Intern (EI) exam, or intent to complete it within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create civil engineering plans for airport projects throughout the United States.
• Use AutoCAD daily, including for geometric design.
• Work on runway, taxiway, and apron projects under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Work on bituminous and concrete pavement design.
• Work on stormwater and utility infrastructure design.
• Occasionally travel to coordinate with airports, airlines, the FAA, and construction management and to understand project details.
• Collaborate with the project team and check work carefully for accuracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level