Civil Engineer - Aviation / Airfield Design (Entry-Level)
12 days ago
Philadelphia
Job Description Location & Flexibility Primary office: Sterling, VA Also open to candidates in: • Philadelphia, PA, • Gray, ME, • Los Angeles, CA, • Clearwater, FL Relocation assistance may be considered for strong candidates Launch Your Civil Engineering Career on High-Impact Infrastructure Projects RDM International is seeking a Civil Engineer (Entry-Level to Early Career) to join our growing team supporting airport, transportation, and infrastructure projects nationwide. This is a hands-on role where you’ll gain real-world experience in design, analysis, and construction support—working alongside experienced engineers on airfields, roadways, drainage systems, and pavement projects. What You’ll Do • Design and develop civil engineering plans for airfields, roadways, grading, and drainage systems, • Create and modify drawings and models using AutoCAD Civil 3D, • Analyze survey data, geotechnical reports, and pavement testing results, • Support project planning, cost estimates, and feasibility studies, • Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field teams, • Assist with construction-phase services (RFIs, submittals, site inspections), • Prepare technical reports and documentation What We’re Looking For • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, • 0–5 years of experience (internships count), • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D (strongly preferred), • Understanding of:, • Grading & drainage, • Site design or roadway design, • Strong communication and teamwork skills, • U.S. Citizenship required (government projects), • Ability to pass background checks Nice to Have • EIT Certification (or working toward it), • Experience with ArcGIS, MicroStation, or PAVER, • Exposure to transportation, airport, or land development projects, • Interest in field work / site inspections Why Join RDM? • Work on unique aviation & infrastructure projects nationwide, • Gain experience in high-demand niche (airfield & pavement engineering), • Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities, • Collaborative, team-oriented environment Compensation & Benefits • Competitive salary (based on experience), • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, • 401(k) + Profit Sharing, • Paid Time Off + Holidays, • Performance-based bonuses, • Professional development & trainingCompany DescriptionRDM International, Inc. (RDM) is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) specializing in civil, electrical and structural engineering services for military installations, commercial airports, highways, roadways and seaports. Founded in 1987, RDM is a recognized industry leader in pavement evaluation, design, management, and construction services for military and civilian airport facilities. We provide a wide range of professional consulting services in airport planning, airfield civil, electrical and structural design, pavement management, pavement evaluation and design, GIS Applications, materials and forensic investigations, and construction services support. RDM is a recognized industry leader in the evaluation, design, construction, and management of airfield pavements. We have performed research for the FAA as well as other government agencies and commercial clients regarding statistical quality assurance specifications, mechanistic structural design methods, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), material recycling, and new pavement materials. RDM excels across the board when it comes to design due to our expertise on all components of the pavement process. From evaluation of the in-situ condition and the distresses that are being experienced, RDM develops a project specific approach to deliver the most economical pavement testing and geotechnical investigation program to build an understanding for each individual project worked on. RDM’s expertise and experience in pavement materials and failures, such as durability concerns, alkali silica reactivity (ASR), etc., provides the understanding of how different materials will perform and the optimum rehabilitation for any scenario. RDM’s extensive experience in overseeing construction of Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete projects provides an understanding of constructability challenges leading to a design that avoids costly delays and change orders during construction.RDM International, Inc. (RDM) is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) specializing in civil, electrical and structural engineering services for military installations, commercial airports, highways, roadways and seaports. Founded in 1987, RDM is a recognized industry leader in pavement evaluation, design, management, and construction services for military and civilian airport facilities. We provide a wide range of professional consulting services in airport planning, airfield civil, electrical and structural design, pavement management, pavement evaluation and design, GIS Applications, materials and forensic investigations, and construction services support.\r\n\r\nRDM is a recognized industry leader in the evaluation, design, construction, and management of airfield pavements. We have performed research for the FAA as well as other government agencies and commercial clients regarding statistical quality assurance specifications, mechanistic structural design methods, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), material recycling, and new pavement materials. RDM excels across the board when it comes to design due to our expertise on all components of the pavement process. From evaluation of the in-situ condition and the distresses that are being experienced, RDM develops a project specific approach to deliver the most economical pavement testing and geotechnical investigation program to build an understanding for each individual project worked on. RDM’s expertise and experience in pavement materials and failures, such as durability concerns, alkali silica reactivity (ASR), etc., provides the understanding of how different materials will perform and the optimum rehabilitation for any scenario. RDM’s extensive experience in overseeing construction of Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete projects provides an understanding of constructability challenges leading to a design that avoids costly delays and change orders during construction.