Senior Airfield Engineer

RS&H; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in technical leadership

Collaborative work environment

Work on varied aviation projects

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Airfield Engineer in Portland, Oregon, to lead airfield engineering projects and expand the firm's aviation presence. This role involves geometric design for runways and taxiways, collaboration with stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Civil Engineering, a minimum of 10 years' experience including airport design, and strong skills in AutoCAD and communication. This is an opportunity to shape aviation services in Oregon.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least two years of airport design experience.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one within 6 months is required.
• Familiarity with FAA standards and airport project delivery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the geometric design of runways, taxiways, aprons, and aircraft parking areas.
• Design and evaluate concrete and asphalt airfield pavements.
• Act as a key point of coordination with airport staff, airlines, FAA, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Airport Design

AutoCAD

Civil3D

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Airfield Engineer III – Portland (Lake Oswego), Oregon

RS&H is passionate about aviation, and we are making a strategic investment to grow our aviation presence in Oregon.

RS&H is seeking a Senior Airfield Engineer to play a foundational role in establishing and expanding RS&H’s airfield engineering capabilities in the Portland region. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine hands‑on technical leadership with the ability to help shape how RS&H supports airports throughout Oregon and the broader Pacific Northwest. The role will be based in our Lake Oswego office and will serve as a key local aviation resource, supporting existing regional projects and enabling RS&H to more effectively pursue new opportunities, including future work at Portland International Airport (PDX).

What You’ll Do

• Lead and contribute to the geometric design of runways, taxiways, aprons, and aircraft parking areas.
• Design and evaluate concrete and asphalt airfield pavements.
• Design stormwater, drainage, and utility infrastructure.
• Model aircraft parking layout and passenger boarding bridge placement.
• Act as a key point of coordination with airport staff, airlines, FAA, and project stakeholders.
• Support construction administration, inspection, and field activities.
• Collaborate with aviation teams from other RS&H offices to deliver regional projects.
• Support business development efforts, including positioning, proposals, and client relationships.
• Mentor junior engineers as local aviation staffing grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited ABET university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, with at least two years of airport design experience.
• Professional Engineer license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months is required.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with FAA standards and airport project delivery preferred.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working in a client‑facing role.
• Interest in helping grow and shape an aviation practice locally.

Your Future at RS&H

This role offers a rare opportunity to help build something while benefiting from the stability, resources, and aviation depth of a national firm.

At RS&H, You’ll Have The Opportunity To

• Grow into expanded technical or project leadership roles.
• Play a meaningful role in expanding RS&H’s aviation footprint in Oregon.
• Work on a wide variety of aviation projects across the U.S.
• Collaborate with experienced aviation professionals throughout the firm.
• Shape your career path toward Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer, or technical leadership.

If you’re looking for a role where your experience, ideas, and leadership can make a visible impact—and where you can help grow aviation services in Oregon—we’d love to talk with you.

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.

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

Joining our Aviation team means an opportunity to explore your potential and apply your diverse skills to serve the large and small airports of the aviation industry as trusted advisors. You can do this in a collaborative and team‑oriented environment among other driven professionals. Service areas include airfields, buildings, facility planning, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Join RS&H to define and master challenges, advance professionally, and build strong and lasting relationships.

The Company

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.