Airport Civil Engineer

Jacob; 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

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Ready to design the runways of tomorrow? At Jacobs, we’re shaping the future of aviation one project at a time. Join our growing U.S. West aviation team as an Airport Civil Engineer and help deliver bold, high‑impact solutions at general aviation, commercial, and military airfields.

From taxiways and aprons to drainage and site development, you’ll work on complex, large‑scale projects that push the boundaries of design and engineering. You’ll collaborate with top‑tier engineers and project managers, contribute to every phase of development, from concept through construction, and grow your career in a supportive, high‑performance environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead key tasks on aviation projects, including coordination with clients, subconsultants, and agencies
• Develop civil design strategies for airfield improvements, drainage, and landside development
• Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and engineering best practices 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 take ownership of your professional growth
• Collaborate with our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams to maximize innovation and efficiency

We’re invested in your success. At Jacobs, you’ll be empowered to deliver bold solutions, work on transformative projects, and rise with a team that’s building a more connected, sustainable world.

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Here’s what you’ll need

• 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

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $94,300.00 to $160,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on November 04, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .