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RS&H · 2 hours ago

Senior Principal Airfield Engineer

RS&H is passionate about aviation and focuses on innovative design and technical excellence in civil projects at airports throughout the U.S. The Chicago Airfield Discipline Leader will lead and deliver complex airport projects, maintain client relationships, and mentor other engineers.

ArchitectureConsultingInfrastructureService Industry
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Responsibilities

Serve over on large, complex multidiscipline projects
Direct/mentor discipline associates and Project Managers in professional, technical, and operational best practices
Independently direct the development and evaluation of engineering reports and plans and specification criteria for a variety of projects
Supervise engineering design development, design detailing, code analysis, construction document production, construction administration, coordination with project teams, client communication, proposal coordination, marketing, presentations, and management of other discipline-related activities

Qualification

Civil Engineering degreeIllinois PE registrationAutoCADCivil 3DProject management experienceClient communicationMicrosoft OfficeTeam leadership

Required

Bachelors or Masters of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering or other professionally recognized equivalent disciplines from an accredited ABET university
Minimum 20 years of experience with 5+ years in Civil design of airport-related facilities at medium and/or large hub airports
Illinois PE registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of starting
Previous project management and team leader experience
Ability to travel across the region to existing/potential Airport Clients
Must have a Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required for use in completing an assignment

Preferred

Experience managing and mentoring engineering staff
Experience working on General Engineering Consultant (GEC) contracts or as a senior member of a GEC team
Experience in Civil design of airport-related facilities at medium and/or large hub airports
Proven ability and desire in the areas of marketing, business development, quality management and associate development
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D

Company

RS&H Provides Architecture, Engineering And Consulting Solutions.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Lisa Robert
President and CEO
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Christopher Roe
Executive Vice President & Business Development Organization Leader
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