Aviation Design Team Lead - Hybrid + Ownership Path

RC Associates; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k)

Bonus structure

Ownership opportunities

Job summary

RC Associates is seeking an Aviation Design Team Lead in San Diego, California, to oversee civil design engineering for airport projects. This role centers on guiding junior engineers and leading design management processes from start to finish.

With support for both small and large airport design projects, the individual will contribute to shaping regional airports over the decades. The firm offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary between $135,000 - $190,000, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of prior experience in civil airport design projects.
• Ability to become a Licensed Professional Engineer within 6 months.
• Prior experience with project management and business development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and guidance to junior engineers on projects.
• Lead design management activities from initiation to completion.
• Support long-term regional planning and airport development.
• Collaborate to balance project delivery with work-life balance.

Skills

Technical oversight

Project management

Business development

Civil airport design

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

RC Associates is seeking an Aviation Design Team Lead in San Diego, California, to oversee civil design engineering for airport projects. This role centers on guiding junior engineers and leading design management processes from start to finish.

With support for both small and large airport design projects, the individual will contribute to shaping regional airports over the decades. The firm offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary between $135,000 - $190,000, and a comprehensive benefits package.