Senior Airfield Engineer

About the role

RS&H is expanding its airfield engineering capabilities in the Portland region. We are seeking a Senior Airfield Engineer to lead and contribute to the geometric design of runways, taxiways, aprons, and aircraft parking areas. This role will support existing regional projects and enable RS&H to pursue new opportunities, including future work at Portland International Airport (PDX).

Responsibilities

• Leading and contributing to the geometric design of runways, taxiways, aprons, and aircraft parking areas
• Concrete and asphalt airfield pavement design and evaluation
• Stormwater, drainage, and utility infrastructure design
• Aircraft parking layout and passenger boarding bridge modeling
• Acting as a key point of coordination with airport staff, airlines, FAA, and project stakeholders
• Serving as a technical contributor and emerging leader on airfield civil engineering projects
• Supporting construction administration, inspection, and field activities
• Collaborating with aviation teams from other RS&H offices to deliver regional projects
• Supporting business development efforts, including positioning, proposals, and client relationships
• Mentoring 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 ability to obtain within 6 months
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil3D, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and 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