San Antonio Airfield Engineer​/Assistant Project Manager

RS&H, Inc.

Job :
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Civil & Structural
Location: US-TX-San Antonio

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. Service areas include airfields, environmental planning, and environmental stewardship & resiliency. Work in a collaborative and team‑oriented environment among other driven professionals. Your key tasks include:

• Support project execution from concept through construction—airfield design, pavement, utilities, terminals, and infrastructure
• Oversee design teams, manage quality assurance, and track financial performance
• Coordinate with airports, airlines, FAA, and stakeholders across South Texas
• Prepare project plans, specifications, and technical reports
• Mentor junior engineers and foster collaborative team culture
• Apply technical expertise to solve complex design challenges and make independent decisions on aviation design matters
• Build confidence leading projects of varying scope and complexity
• Support business development and client relationship management, contribute to proposals and strategic initiatives, strengthen client loyalty, and represent RS&H at regional industry events

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program
• 5+ years of civil design experience, with 2+ years in aviation
• Texas 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

Ideal Candidate

• Track record of successfully leading project teams
• Comfortable making independent technical decisions
• Experience with FAA standards and airport design guidelines
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Collaborative mindset with passion for innovation
• Self‑motivated and eager to grow into larger leadership roles

• Clear path to employee ownership
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and technical training
• Mentorship from experienced aviation leaders
• Diverse project portfolio across Texas
• Work‑life balance in a supportive, collaborative environment
• San Antonio’s exceptional quality of life and vibrant culture

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. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

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.