Senior Principal Airfield Engineer - Chicago Illinois

Company: Reynolds Smith & Hills Inc.
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posted On: 01/17/2025

The OpportunityWe are seeking to hire a Chicago Airfield Discipline Leader!Job Summary:RS&H is passionate about aviation! We choose to design and manage a wide variety of civil projects at airports throughout the U.S. and abroad. Our projects reach hundreds of millions of dollars in construction value for clients who are equally passionate about aviation. Our projects literally impact the travel patterns of the entire world! Our Associates focus on innovative design and technical excellence with a passion for completing projects on time, within budget and to our client's complete satisfaction. RS&H fosters valued service and rewards our staff who are creative, organized, self-motivated, and collegial.You will have an opportunity to advance your career and professional development as the engineering discipline leader on airport projects. You will have the opportunity to lead, develop and deliver projects of varying sizes and complexity, initiate and maintain client contact and assist the team in winning the work.As a Chicago Airfield Discipline Leader, activities include serving on large, complex multidiscipline projects and typically directing/mentoring discipline associates and Project Managers in professional, technical, and operational best practices. You will independently direct the development and evaluation of engineering reports and plans and specification criteria for a variety of projects, as well as 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. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that will embrace your ideas to even better serve our great family of airport clients.The ideal candidate will be able to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and have excellent communication, analysis, and documentation skills. We are looking for resourceful and innovative engineers that enjoy working in a collaborative environment. If you are ready to make an impact, we welcome you!Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering or other professionally recognized equivalent disciplines from an accredited ABET university
• 10+ 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 assignmentPreferred Qualifications:
  • 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 3DPlease note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered.The TeamJoining 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 CompanyEmployee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. 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 an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.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.
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