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RS&H

Senior Airfield Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$110K - $152K/yr

The Opportunity 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. We are ...

RS&H

Senior Airfield Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$110K - $152K/yr

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. We are seeking a Senior ...

RS&H

Senior Airfield Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

$110K - $152K/yr

The Opportunity 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. We are ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · Hybrid

RS&H is expanding with a new office in Las Vegas, and we're seeking an Airfield Engineer to assist with civil technical design for airport projects including contributing to a brand-new commercial ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer / Project Manager

Boise, ID · On-site

Step Into Leadership | Mentorship & Growth | Employee Ownership RS&H is seeking a rising aviation professional to join our Boise-focused aviation team as an Airfield Engineer / Project Manager. This ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer / Project Manager

Boise, ID · On-site

The Opportunity Step Into Leadership | Mentorship & Growth | Employee Ownership RS&H is seeking a rising aviation professional to join our Boise-focused aviation team as an Airfield Engineer ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer / Project Manager

Boise, ID · On-site

The Opportunity Step Into Leadership | Mentorship & Growth | Employee Ownership RS&H is seeking a rising aviation professional to join our Boise-focused aviation team as an Airfield Engineer ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · Hybrid

RS&H is expanding with a new office in Las Vegas, and we're seeking an Airfield Engineer to assist with civil technical design for airport projects including contributing to a brand-new commercial ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

RS&H is expanding with a new office in Las Vegas, and we're seeking an Airfield Engineer to assist with civil technical design for airport projects including contributing to a brand-new commercial ...

RS&H

Senior Airfield Civil Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

The Opportunity Senior Airfield Engineer/Project Manager RS&H is seeking a Senior Airfield Engineer/Project Manager to join our nationally recognized Aviation Practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. This ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Opportunity Step Into Leadership | Mentorship & Growth | Employee Ownership RS&H seeks a rising aviation professional to join our Atlanta team as an Airfield Engineer. This is your opportunity to ...

Socket.dev

Airfield Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

The Opportunity RS&H is currently seeking an Airfield Civil Engineer I to join our Aviation Practice in Vienna, VA! Job Summary: RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

The Opportunity RS&H is currently seeking an Airfield Civil Engineer I to join our Aviation Practice in Vienna, VA! Job Summary: RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a ...

RS&H

Senior Airfield Civil Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Senior Airfield Engineer/Project Manager RS&H is seeking a Senior Airfield Engineer/Project Manager to join our nationally recognized Aviation Practice in Salt Lake City, Utah. This is an opportunity ...

AECOM

Airfield Civil Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

As an airfield engineer specializing in airfield and landside planning and design, you will be involved with developing the planning, design, and construction of airport improvement projects for our ...

AECOM

Airfield Civil Engineer

Charlotte, NC · On-site

As an airfield engineer specializing in airfield and landside planning and design, you will be involved with developing the planning, design, and construction of airport improvement projects for our ...

RS&H

Airfield Engineer II

Atlanta, GA · On-site

The Opportunity Step Into Leadership | Mentorship & Growth | Employee Ownership RS&H seeks a rising aviation professional to join our Atlanta team as an Airfield Engineer. This is your opportunity to ...

Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc.

Airfield Engineer

Vienna, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

The Opportunity RS&H is currently seeking an Airfield Civil Engineer I to join our Aviation Practice in Vienna, VA! Job Summary: RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for airfield engineer in the United States is $58.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.43 and $71.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an airfield engineer?

Airfield engineers are specialized civil engineers responsible for designing, constructing, and maintaining airport runways, taxiways, aprons, and related infrastructure. They ensure that airport surfaces meet strict safety, durability, and regulatory standards set by aviation authorities. Their work often involves site assessments, coordinating with airport operations, and managing projects to minimize disruption to flights. Airfield engineers play a crucial role in both new airport construction and ongoing maintenance of existing facilities to support safe and efficient air travel.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an airfield engineer?

To thrive as an Airfield Engineer, you need a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field, strong knowledge of airfield design standards, and relevant work experience. Proficiency with CAD software, pavement design tools, and familiarity with FAA or ICAO regulations are typically required, along with professional engineering (PE) licensure. Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you coordinate multidisciplinary teams and ensure safety compliance. These skills are crucial to deliver durable, safe, and regulation-compliant airfield infrastructure in a highly regulated environment.

What are some common challenges airfield engineers face when working on active runways or taxiways?

Airfield Engineers often work on projects that require construction or maintenance on active runways and taxiways, which presents unique challenges. Coordinating work schedules to minimize disruptions to airport operations is crucial, and safety protocols must be strictly followed due to frequent aircraft movements. These engineers must also communicate closely with air traffic control and airport management to ensure all work complies with aviation regulations and is completed efficiently. Flexibility, strong project management skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions are essential for success in this environment.

What is the difference between Airfield Engineer vs Airport Operations Specialist?

AspectAirfield EngineerAirport Operations Specialist
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in aviation or civil engineeringAirport management or operations certifications, relevant experience
Work EnvironmentDesign, maintain, and repair airfield infrastructureOversee daily airport operations, coordinate staff and services
Employer & IndustryAirports, civil engineering firms, government agenciesAirports, airline companies, transportation authorities

While both roles are vital to airport functioning, Airfield Engineers focus on infrastructure design and maintenance, ensuring runways and taxiways meet safety standards. Airport Operations Specialists manage daily activities, coordinating staff and services to ensure smooth airport operations. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles in the aviation industry.

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Senior Airfield Engineer

Portland, OR • On-site

RS&H
Architectural Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$110K - $152K/yr

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Job description

The Opportunity
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.
We are 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.
This 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
As a Senior Airfield Engineer, you will serve as a technical contributor and emerging leader on airfield civil engineering projects. Responsibilities may include:
  • 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
  • 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
  • Helping mentor junior engineers as local aviation staffing grows

The role offers flexibility to focus on technical leadership, project delivery, or a blend of project management and engineering, depending on your interests and strengths.
Qualifications
  • Bachelors or Masters 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 with 6 months is required
  • 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

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. #LI-EC1
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.
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 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.
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.
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About RS&H

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RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

South Jacksonville, FL, US

Year founded

1941

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