Civil Engineer | Aviation - 1S6J028

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

COMPANY

Our client works within the aviation sector, partnering with airports, public agencies, airlines, and project teams to plan and deliver facilities that move people safely and efficiently. Its work may include airport master planning, terminal and support-facility design, airfield infrastructure, and landside improvements. Projects balance operational continuity, passenger experience, technical standards, sustainability, and long-term growth within highly coordinated, regulated environments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Civil Engineer will design airside and landside infrastructure that supports safe, efficient airport operations. Depending on project needs, the work may include runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, drainage, utilities, grading, and phased improvements delivered within active airport environments.

KEY 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

COMPANY

Our client works within the aviation sector, partnering with airports, public agencies, airlines, and project teams to plan and deliver facilities that move people safely and efficiently. Its work may include airport master planning, terminal and support-facility design, airfield infrastructure, and landside improvements. Projects balance operational continuity, passenger experience, technical standards, sustainability, and long-term growth within highly coordinated, regulated environments.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Civil Engineer will design airside and landside infrastructure that supports safe, efficient airport operations. Depending on project needs, the work may include runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, drainage, utilities, grading, and phased improvements delivered within active airport environments.

KEY 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited program
• 5+ years of civil engineering experience; airport or transportation infrastructure experience preferred
• Working knowledge of pavement, grading, drainage, utility, or roadway design
• Proficiency in Civil 3D or OpenRoads; airfield design and pavement-analysis tools are a plus
• Familiarity with FAA airport design and construction standards preferred
• EIT required; Professional Engineer license preferred or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to obtain required airport badging and travel to project sites

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and must already possess long-term work authorization.