Airport Civil Engineer: Airfield & Pavement Design

SNIPEBRIDGE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Civil Engineer to design airside and landside airport infrastructure, including pavements, drainage, and utilities. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations within active airport environments in Dallas, TX.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in civil engineering, with familiarity in pavement design and FAA standards, and be eligible for an EIT/PE license. This on-site position offers collaboration with planners, surveyors, and stakeholders across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience; airport or transportation infrastructure experience preferred.
• EIT required; Professional Engineer license preferred or the ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Design airport pavements, grading, drainage, utilities, roadways, and related civil infrastructure.
• Prepare calculations, reports, specifications, cost estimates, permit documents, and construction plans.
• Apply FAA Advisory Circulars, airport standards, local criteria, and sponsor requirements.
• Coordinate geometry, safety areas, phasing, access, utilities, lighting, and operational constraints.
• Collaborate with planners, architects, surveyors, geotechnical engineers, electrical engineers, and airport stakeholders.
• Support bidding, submittal review, RFIs, site observation, testing, and construction closeout.
• Manage technical tasks against schedule, budget, quality, and grant-related requirements.
• Assist with field investigations and condition assessments in secure or controlled areas.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Airport/transportation infrastructure

EIT

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Job description

SNIPEBRIDGE is seeking a Civil Engineer to design airside and landside airport infrastructure, including pavements, drainage, and utilities. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations within active airport environments in Dallas, TX.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years in civil engineering, with familiarity in pavement design and FAA standards, and be eligible for an EIT/PE license. This on-site position offers collaboration with planners, surveyors, and stakeholders across projects.