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Senior Civil Engineer

RS&H
Merritt Island, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026
The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our Aerospace and Equipment team in Florida!

The Senior Civil Site Design Engineer will play a pivotal role in leading the design effort for various projects throughout the U.S. and beyond with our Department of Defense and Aerospace clients. You will work with a team of highly skilled engineers and architects while overseeing all aspects of the design process for our commercial and federal space facilities and our government clients outside of the space industry. This is an opportunity to grow your expertise as a site civil design engineer while working for a 100% employee-owned company.

About Us

RS&H is an Architecture, Engineering, and Consulting firm headquartered in Jacksonville, FL. Ranked as #7 of the top 10 design firms in Aerospace by Engineering News Record, we partner with NASA and commercial space launch providers to lead in the next era of space exploration. We are also involved in meaningful work with Federal government clients outside of the space industry. Having worked on nearly every type of aerospace structure since the 1960s, our professionals are experts in designing both manned and unmanned orbital and suborbital launch facilities, processing buildings, and ground support equipment. While we have a longstanding history in this field, it’s the future that excites us. Join us and help shape it!

Essential Functions

  • Lead a design team in developing comprehensive civil site design plans for Federal Government and Aerospace projects, including roadways, parking areas, utility systems, and other infrastructure elements.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design aligns with overall project goals and meets and relevant codes and standards.
  • Prepare detailed design drawings, specifications, and calculations for civil site components.
  • Perform hydrologic / hydraulic calcuatlions, earthwork analysis, and cost estimations.
  • Conduct site visits to assess existing conditions and gather data for design purposes.
  • Prepare and review construction documents, including plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
  • Coordinate with permitting agencies to obtain necessary approvals.
  • Oversee the construction phase of projects, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with design specifications.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers and design staff.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineer in Florida (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
  • Strong understanding of Civil 3D and ICPR 4.
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
  • Permitting experience with the SJRWMD and FDEP.
  • Open to collaboration and teamwork.
  • Pride in attention to quality and detail.
  • Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, are essential to success in this role.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. I t is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy .

The Company

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.

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