Airfield Civil Engineer — Lead Aviation Design

Jacobs Engineering Group; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Stock purchase plan

PPTO

7 paid holidays

Caregiver leave

Bonus potential

Job summary

Jacobs Engineering Group in the United States is seeking an Airport Civil Engineer to lead aviation design for general, commercial, and military airfields. You’ll work on taxiways, aprons, drainage, and landside development while collaborating with top engineers and project managers across concept to construction.

The role requires a PE in Texas (or ability to obtain within 3 months), 5+ years of airfield design, and strong knowledge of FAA/UFC/ICAO/ACI/ACRP/AAAE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of airfield design experience.
• PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain within 3 months).
• Strong knowledge of FAA, UFC, ICAO, ACI, ACRP, AAAE regulations and standards.
• Experience in both airside and landside design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Self‑motivation, proactive mindset, and strong team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead key tasks on aviation projects, coordinating with clients, subconsultants, and agencies.
• Develop civil design strategies for airfield improvements, drainage, and landside development.
• Use AutoCAD and Civil 3D to produce high‑quality deliverables.
• Solve complex engineering challenges and manage change with confidence.
• Support bidding, contract administration, and construction oversight.
• Bring fresh ideas, delegate effectively, and advance your professional growth.
• Collaborate with Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams to maximize innovation and efficiency.

Skills

Airfield design

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Jacobs Engineering Group in the United States is seeking an Airport Civil Engineer to lead aviation design for general, commercial, and military airfields. You’ll work on taxiways, aprons, drainage, and landside development while collaborating with top engineers and project managers across concept to construction.

The role requires a PE in Texas (or ability to obtain within 3 months), 5+ years of airfield design, and strong knowledge of FAA/UFC/ICAO/ACI/ACRP/AAAE standards.