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Office Engineer / Construction Engineer - Airports & Infrastructure in Fairfax

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Job DescriptionJob Description

Field-based role with active jobsite involvement 

Experience on DOT, airport, or heavy civil projects strongly   

Looking to grow your construction career with real field experience and major infrastructure projects?

RDM International, Inc. is hiring a Construction Project Engineer to support aviation and heavy civil construction projects across Northern Virginia. This role offers a mix of field work, project coordination, and career growth within a fast-growing company.

 Why Join RDM?

  • Work on airport & infrastructure projects (unique + high-impact)
  • Blend of field + office experience
  • Exposure to owners, GCs, and subcontractors
  • Training provided and clear growth path
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

 What You’ll Do

  • Prepare daily reports, QC reports, and project documentation
  • Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications
  • Perform field inspections to ensure quality and compliance
  • Support project controls: budgets, quantities, pay apps, and scheduling
  • Assist with submittals, cost tracking, and construction coordination
  • Collect field data and support engineering/design teams
  • Maintain as-built drawings and closeout documentation
  • Promote and support jobsite safety practices

 What We’re Looking For

  • 1–5 years of construction experience (heavy civil, airport, DOT, or commercial)
  • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
  • Experience reading plans, specs, and construction documents
  • Comfortable working in the field and on active job sites
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Familiarity with construction software/tools is a plus
  • Willingness to travel to project sites in the region

 Compensation & Benefits

  • Regionally competitive salary (based on experience)
  • Bonus opportunities
  • 401(k) + Profit Sharing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
  • Professional development & career growth

 Location

  • Based in Sterling, VA
  • Projects throughout Northern Virginia
  • Candidates within ~75 miles

 Additional Info

  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Valid driver’s license required for site visits

 Build Your Career With Us

Join a company where your work directly impacts major infrastructure projects and your career growth is a priority.

Apply today!

Company 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.Company 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.\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.

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Office Engineer / Construction Engineer - Airports & Infrastructure in Fairfax

Fairfax, VA
Full time

Published on 03/22/2026

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