Principal Airfield Engineer

RS&H•San Francisco, CA

4d•$170,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking a Principal Engineer for their Aviation Practice in Oakland, CA. This role involves collaborating with a regional team across disciplines to provide integrated services to clients in Oakland, CA, and surrounding states. RS&H focuses on designing and managing a wide variety of civil projects at airports globally, with projects reaching hundreds of millions of dollars in construction value. Associates are expected to focus on innovative design and technical excellence, completing projects on time and within budget. The company fosters valued service and rewards staff who are creative, organized, self-motivated, and collegial. This position offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development, potentially serving as a Project Manager, Project Engineer, or engineering support depending on experience. The role involves leading, developing, and delivering projects of varying sizes and complexity, initiating and maintaining client contact, and assisting in winning new work. Activities include geometric design of runways, taxiways, and aprons; pavement design (bituminous and concrete); stormwater and utility infrastructure design; coordination with airports, airlines, FAA, and other tenants; and construction administration/management. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that embraces ideas to better serve airport clients.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering or other professionally recognized equivalent disciplines from an accredited ABET university
Minimum 15 years of experience, with at least 4 years in Civil design of airport-related facilities
PE registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of starting
General understanding of architecture, facility/master planning and environmental planning in an airport environment
Adept at client management and business development
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Effective team builder who can foster teamwork, set priorities, and define expectations
Must have a Valid Driver's License with a good driving record

Nice To Haves

Good organization and motivation skills to effectively manage a diversified group

Responsibilities

Geometric design of runways, taxiways, and aprons
Bituminous and concrete pavement design
Stormwater and utility infrastructure design
Coordination with airports, airlines, FAA and other tenants
Construction administration/management
Lead, develop, and deliver projects of varying sizes and complexity
Initiate and maintain client contact
Assist the team in winning work
Manage clients and help grow aviation sales, revenue, and earnings across multiple disciplines