Airfield Civil Design Engineer - Pavements & FAA Projects

RDM International; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Bonus opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

RDM International, Inc. is actively seeking a Civil Design Engineer to join our team. The role focuses on airfield and roadway design, with hands-on involvement in evaluation, design, and construction oversight.

You will work with an experienced team and gain on-the-job training while contributing to real-world projects in civil engineering. Responsibilities include developing detailed designs, creating CAD drawings, and performing feasibility studies and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in transportation, pavement, or site engineering/land development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; ArcGIS, MicroStation, or PAVERTM is a plus.
• Strong understanding of site grading, utility layout, drainage concepts, and civil design fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze technical data and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government and airport project eligibility.
• Ability to pass background checks required for access to secure facilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Desire to collaborate and assist our trajectory as we continue our growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare detailed civil engineering designs for airport pavements, roadways, drainage, grading, and related infrastructure using CAD software.
• Create and revise drawings, design models, simulations, and construction documents employing AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools.
• Assist with analysis of historical information, survey reports, maps, geotechnical data, and NDT results to guide design decisions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, and project planning assessments for civil infrastructure.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, CAD technicians, and construction personnel to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, FAA specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
• Support construction-phase services, including reviewing submittals, answering RFIs, and performing site inspections to ensure conformance with design plans.
• Prepare technical reports including project history, design summaries, evaluation findings, and recommendations.

Skills

Civil design

Team collaboration

Report writing

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

MicroStation

PAVERTM

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

RDM International, Inc. is seeking an eager, energetic, and self-motivated Civil Design Engineer to join our team. This position offers hands-on experience performing airfield and roadway engineering and planning aspects related civil engineering projects. You will collaborate closely with all levels of experienced project team members, receive on-the-job training, and contribute to real-world challenges in evaluation, design, and construction oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare detailed civil engineering designs for airport pavements, roadways, drainage, grading, and related infrastructure using CAD software
• Create and revise drawings, design models, simulations, and construction documents employing AutoCAD Civil 3D and GIS tools.
• Assist with analysis of historical information, survey reports, maps, geotechnical data, and NDT (non-destructive testing) results to guide design decisions.
• Conduct feasibility studies, cost estimates, and project planning assessments for civil infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, CAD technicians, and construction personnel to ensure alignment with stakeholder expectations and technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, FAA specifications, local codes, and safety regulations.
• Support construction-phase services, including reviewing submittals, answering RFIs, and performing site inspections to ensure conformance with design plans.
• Prepare technical reports including project history, design summaries, evaluation findings, and recommendations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5-10 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in transportation, pavement, or site engineering / land development.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D; experience with ArcGIS, MicroStation, or PAVERTM is a plus.
• Strong understanding of site grading, utility layout, drainage concepts, and civil design fundamentals.
• Ability to analyze technical data and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government and airport project eligibility.
• Ability to pass background checks required for access to secure facilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Desire to collaborate and assist our trajectory as we continue our growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or ability to obtain is a plus.
• Experience with civil site design, pavement evaluation, airport projects, or roadway design.
• Familiarity with FAA standards and pavement management systems.
• Experience or desire performing field inspections, surveys, or pavement distress evaluations.

Skills & Attributes

• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
• Effective problem-solver with strong organizational skills that enjoys a dynamic team environment.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Able to travel for field inspections, data collection, and project meetings as needed.

Why Join RDM International?

• Work with an industry leader specializing in airfield and pavement engineering backed by over three decades of experience.
• Exposure to high-impact civilian and military infrastructure projects nationwide.
• Collaborative environment with highly qualified engineers, technicians, and GIS/CAD professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth, training, and development.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) (subject to eligibility)
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Bonus opportunities based on performance and company success
• Professional development assistance and training
• Collaborative environment with exposure to impactful aviation and infrastructure projects

RDM International Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

We look forward to hearing from self-motivated candidates eager to gro