Lead Airfield Engineer — Path to Ownership

RS H; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H seeks an aviation professional to join our Atlanta team as a Senior Airfield Engineer. Lead project delivery from concept through construction across airfield design, pavement, utilities, and infrastructure, while mentoring staff and driving QA and client relations.

This is a path to ownership in a nationally recognized firm. Ideal candidates have ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degrees, 10+ years of civil design with 4+ years aviation, a PE license or plan to obtain within 12 months, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited program
• 10+ years of civil design experience, with 4+ years in aviation
• PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months
• Strong technical knowledge of aviation design fundamentals
• Experience with aviation plans and technical specifications
• Proven ability to lead small to moderate-sized projects
• Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from concept through construction for airfield design, pavement, utilities, terminals, and infrastructure
• Oversee design teams, QA, and track financial performance
• Coordinate with airports, airlines, FAA, and stakeholders in the region
• Prepare project plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaboration
• Apply technical expertise to solve complex design challenges
• Build confidence leading projects of varying scope and complexity
• Grow the business through client relationships and proposals

Skills

Aviation design

Project leadership

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

RS&H seeks an aviation professional to join our Atlanta team as a Senior Airfield Engineer. Lead project delivery from concept through construction across airfield design, pavement, utilities, and infrastructure, while mentoring staff and driving QA and client relations.

This is a path to ownership in a nationally recognized firm. Ideal candidates have ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degrees, 10+ years of civil design with 4+ years aviation, a PE license or plan to obtain within 12 months, and