Airfield Engineering Associate I

RS&H • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $85,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an airfield engineering associate to join their aviation team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves working in an office environment to create civil projects for airports across the U.S. The associate will utilize AutoCAD daily for plan creation, including geometric design. Responsibilities include working under senior engineers on projects such as runways, taxiways, aprons, bituminous and concrete pavement design, and stormwater and utility infrastructure design. Occasional travel (<25%) is expected for coordination with airports, airlines, the FAA, and construction management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Willingness to learn different software platforms such as AutoCAD.
• Critical thinking skills and willingness to ask questions.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to triple-check work before submission.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineering Internship (EI) exam.
• Intent to complete EIT or EI exam within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Create civil projects for airports using AutoCAD.
• Design geometric plans, including runways, taxiways, and aprons.
• Perform bituminous and concrete pavement design.
• Design stormwater and utility infrastructure.
• Coordinate with airports, airlines, the FAA, and construction management.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure project success.

Benefits

• Salary range of $85,000 – $95,000, commensurate with experience.
• Employee-owned company.
• Opportunity to work on diverse airport projects.
• Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Build strong and lasting relationships.

What This Job Offers

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