Discipline Lead

RS&H Talent Acquisition•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$185,000 - $220,000

About The Position

RS&H seeks an experienced Aviation Discipline Leader to build and lead our Los Angeles aviation practice. This isn't just a management role – it's an opportunity where you'll become our go-to aviation engineering leader in the Los Angeles market while building equity in a nationally-recognized, employee-owned firm. You'll have autonomy to build the Los Angeles practice while being supported by our national aviation expertise and multidisciplinary capabilities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and deliver projects of varying sizes and complexity, manage the client relationship, grow your team, and assist the team in winning work. We're offering partnership, not just employment. Why Los Angeles? Why Now? Los Angeles sits at the center of one of America's most dynamic aviation markets. With explosive regional growth, a booming aerospace sector, and accelerating infrastructure investment across Los Angeles , there's never been a better time to lead aviation infrastructure development. 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, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency.  Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil /Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program
12+ years of aviation or infrastructure engineering experience
California PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
Proven success leading design teams and managing client relationships
Strong business development track record
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel across California (typically day trips)

Nice To Haves

Established relationships within California aviation markets
Active in regional professional organizations
Experience with FAA grant programs and airport funding
Background spanning design and construction administration

Responsibilities

Own the Market Establish RS&H as the premier aviation engineering firm across Los Angeles
Build deep relationships with airport authorities, airlines, and key stakeholders throughout the region
Drive business development Lead local industry engagement and professional networks
Build the Practice Recruit and mentor top engineering talent from Los Angeles’ strong technical workforce
Lead projects spanning airfield design, terminal infrastructure, utilities, and everything in between
Oversee project execution from concept through construction—managing contracts, quality, budget, and client satisfaction
Collaborate with Los Angeles -based multidisciplinary teams while leveraging national resources
Shape Your Future Define strategic direction for the Los Angeles practice alongside senior leadership
Work directly with senior leadership to deploy aviation initiatives across the state
Participate in firm equity and bonus programs