Airfield Engineering Associate I
RS&H
Denver, COFresher4h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- AutoCAD
- Work
- On-site in Denver
- Pay
- $80K–$90K a year
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD35%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Join RS&H's passionate aviation team in Denver, CO, as an Airfield Engineering Associate I. You will work in an office environment with your team to create civil projects for airports across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Use AutoCAD daily to create plans, including geometric design.
- Work under the guidance of senior engineers on projects such as:
- Runways, taxiways, and aprons.
- Bituminous and concrete pavement design.
- Stormwater and utility infrastructure design.
- Occasionally (<25%) travel to coordinate with airports, airlines, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), and construction management to understand project details.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- AutoCAD
- Civil Engineering Software
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Attention to Detail & Accuracy
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Willingness to learn different software platforms, including AutoCAD.
- Strong critical thinking skills and a willingness to ask clarifying questions.
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a team environment.
- High attention to detail and accuracy, crucial for aviation infrastructure plans.
- Strongly prefer candidate available to start on or before 1/11/2027.
- Strongly prefer completion of Engineer-In-Training (EIT) or Engineering Internship (EI) exam or intent to complete within six months of hire.
Salary Range (Colorado): $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.