Description

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.

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 role offers a unique opportunity to support active work at Boise Airport (BOI) while playing a key role in strengthening client relationships and expanding RS&H's aviation presence across Idaho.

You'll take the next step in your career by leading project teams, contributing to business development, and helping shape aviation infrastructure in a growing and dynamic market—all while participating in an employee-owned firm where your contributions directly impact your long-term success.

Why Boise?

Boise is one of the fastest-growing regions in the Mountain West, with increasing commercial aviation demand, ongoing infrastructure investment, and strong regional leadership. As part of RS&H's Boise-focused aviation effort, you'll support ongoing work at BOI and collaborate closely with airport leadership, local stakeholders, and regional partners—helping build long-term relationships and position RS&H for continued growth across Idaho and the surrounding region.

RS&H has proudly supported Boise Airport since 2007.

What You'll Do

Lead Project Delivery

• Support aviation projects from concept through construction, including airfield design, pavements, utilities, and supporting infrastructure
• Collaborate closely with project managers and technical leaders across RS&H's aviation practice
• Oversee design efforts, ensure quality control, and support scope, schedule, and budget management
• Coordinate with airport staff, FAA representatives, consultants, and stakeholders
• Prepare plans, specifications, technical memoranda, and supporting documentation

Develop Technical & Leadership Skills

• Apply FAA standards and aviation best practices to solve complex design challenges
• Grow your ability to make independent technical decisions with guidance from senior mentors
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Take on increasing levels of project responsibility over time

Grow Relationships & the Idaho Aviation Market

• Strengthen RS&H's relationship with Boise Airport (BOI)
• Participate in client meetings and help maintain trusted-advisor relationships
• Contribute to proposals, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives
• Represent RS&H at local and regional aviation industry events
• Partner with regional leadership to expand RS&H's aviation footprint in Idaho

What We're Looking For

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• 7+ years of civil engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in aviation
• PE license in Idaho or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Strong understanding of aviation design fundamentals
• Experience preparing aviation plans, details, and technical specifications
• Ability to lead tasks or components of small to moderate projects
• Strong communication, analytical, and documentation skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office

Ideal Candidate

• Experience leading project teams or coordinating multidisciplinary efforts
• Familiarity with FAA standards and airport design criteria
• Comfortable working directly with clients and stakeholders
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with an interest in growing a regional practice
• Collaborative mindset with a passion for mentorship and leadership development

Why RS&H

As an employee-owned firm, you have the opportunity to share in the company's success and directly benefit from your contributions. RS&H is an ENR Top 6 Aviation Design Firm and was recently recognized as the ENR Mountain States & Southwest 2026 Design Firm of the Year, combining the strength of a national platform with the visibility and impact of a growing regional team.

We serve airports nationwide as trusted advisors in airfield engineering, planning, environmental services, and resiliency. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, meaningful project exposure, strong mentorship, and clear opportunities for advancement.

What We Offer

• Immediate participation in employee ownership
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Professional development and technical training
• Mentorship from experienced, nationally recognized aviation leaders
• Opportunity to help grow RS&H's aviation presence in Idaho
• Supportive, collaborative team environment with a strong focus on work-life balance
• Boise's exceptional quality of life, with access to outdoor recreation and a thriving professional community

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

If you're an aviation engineer looking to expand your technical expertise, contribute to a growing market, and build your future with an employee-owned firm, we invite you to take your career to new heights with RS&H in Boise.

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.

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