Airfield Engineering Associate I

Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc. is seeking an Airfield Engineering Associate in Denver, CO. In this role, you will work with a collaborative team to design civil projects for airports across the U.S., using AutoCAD for planning runways, taxiways, and more.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, is detail-oriented, and shows a willingness to learn. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Willingness to learn different software platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Create civil project plans for airports using AutoCAD.
• Work collaboratively with a team on aviation infrastructure projects.
• Occasionally travel to coordinate with various stakeholders.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Attention to detail

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an airfield engineering associate to join our passionate aviation team in Denver, CO. You’ll work in an office with your team to create civil projects for airports throughout the U.S. You will use AutoCAD every day to create plans, including geometric design. Projects you will work on under the guidance of more senior engineers include runways, taxiways, and aprons; bituminous and concrete pavement design; and stormwater and utility infrastructure design. You’ll occasionally (<25%) travel to coordinate with airports, airlines, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), and construction management to better understand project details.

Requirements

• You have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• You are willing to dive in and learn different software platforms such as AutoCAD.
• You have critical thinking skills. You don’t need to know how to do everything independently, but you must be willing to ask why when you don’t understand.
• You enjoy working with a team and have the experience to prove it. We are very collaborative; every project is the whole group’s responsibility. We dig in and get it done together.
• Your attention to detail and accuracy are crucial. You are drawing plans for aviation infrastructure. You’re someone who triple-checks your work before turning anything in.
• Strongly prefer candidate available to start on or before 1/11/2027.
• Strongly prefer completion of Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) or Engineering Internship (EI) exam or intent to complete within six months of hire.

Salary

The salary for this position in Colorado ranges from $80,000.00 to $90,000.00 annually. However, the selected individual’s compensation will be determined based on their specific education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.