Aviation Discipline Leader

RS&H, Inc.

Aviation Discipline Leader

US-TX-Houston

Job :

Type: Regular Full-Time

# of Openings: 1

Category: General Management

RS&H

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.

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 a trusted advisor. 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.

Lead in Houston's Booming Aviation Market | Employee Ownership

RS&H seeks an experienced Aviation Discipline Leader to build and lead our Houston aviation practice. This isn't just a management role it's an opportunity where you'll become our go‑to aviation engineering leader in the Houston market while building equity in a nationally‑recognized, employee‑owned firm. You'll have autonomy to build the Houston practice while being supported by our national aviation expertise and multidisciplinary capabilities.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead, develop and deliver projects of varying sizes and complexity, manage the client relationship, grow your team, and assist the team in winning work. We're offering partnership, not just employment.

Why Houston? Why Now?

Houston sits at the center of one of America's most dynamic aviation markets. With explosive regional growth, a booming aerospace sector, and accelerating infrastructure investment across Southeast Texas, there's never been a better time to lead aviation infrastructure development.

What You'll Do

Own the Market

• Establish RS&H as the premier aviation engineering firm across Southeast Texas
• Build deep relationships with airport authorities, airlines, and key stakeholders throughout the region
• Drive business development from the Gulf Coast to Central Texas
• Lead local industry engagement and professional networks

Build the Practice

• Recruit and mentor top engineering talent from Houston's strong technical workforce
• Lead projects spanning airfield design, terminal infrastructure, utilities, and everything in between
• Oversee project execution from concept through construction—managing contracts, quality, budget, and client satisfaction
• Collaborate with Houston‑based multidisciplinary teams while leveraging national resources

Shape Your Future

• Define strategic direction for the Houston practice alongside senior leadership
• Work directly with senior leadership to deploy aviation initiatives across the state
• Participate in firm equity and bonus programs

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from ABET‑accredited program
• 12+ years of aviation or infrastructure engineering experience
• Texas PE license (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Proven success leading design teams and managing client relationships
• Strong business development track record
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel across Southeast Texas (typically day trips)

What Will Make You a Perfect Fit

• Established relationships within Texas aviation markets
• Active in regional professional organizations
• Experience with FAA grant programs and airport funding
• Background spanning design and construction administration

Our Commitment

• Employee ownership with clear path to equity
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and mentorship
• Work‑life balance in one of America's most livable cities
• Collabor…