Airfield Engineering Associate I

RS&H; Minnesota; On-site; USD 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

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Job summary

RS&H is seeking an airfield engineering associate to join our aviation team in Minneapolis, MN. You will work with a team to create civil projects for airports nationwide, using AutoCAD daily for geometric design of runways, taxiways, and aprons.

Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to pavement and stormwater design while gaining cross-project experience. Occasional travel (<25%) to coordinate with airports, FAA, and CM will support project understanding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Willing to learn different software platforms such as AutoCAD.
• Must have critical thinking and willingness to ask questions when unclear.
• Strong teamwork: projects are a group responsibility and require collaboration.
• Attention to detail; you are drawing aviation infrastructure and must triple-check work.
• Engineerin‑in‑training (EIT) or EI exam completion or intent to complete within six months preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on civil aviation projects for airports across the U.S. under senior engineers’ guidance.
• Use AutoCAD daily to create plans, including geometric design (runways, taxiways, aprons).
• Collaborate with the team to complete projects and coordinate with airports, FAA, and CM as needed (<25% travel).

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Willing to learn

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

RS&H is currently seeking an airfield engineering associate to join our passionate aviation team in Minneapolis, MN. 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 completion of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineering Internship (EI) exam or intent to complete within six months of hire.

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The salary for this position in Minnesota ranges from $75,000.00 to $82,000.00 annually. However, the selected individual’s compensation will be determined based on their specific education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

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