Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager

As a vital member of our Aviation team, youu2019ll have the chance to work on challenging projects where weu2019ll depend on your expertise and knowledge of aviation design. Youu2019ll grow professionally with us as we rise together on impactful airfield projects with a high degree of technical complexity from the concept stage through detailed design and construction services. As a Sr. Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager, youu2019ll leverage your design skills to help lead team members to work as part of a project team to plan, design, and review drawings and specifications for exciting and engaging large-scale Aviation projects (Taxiways, Runaways, Airfield, Aprons, etc.). Youu2019ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business and will be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living.If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join Jacobs as an Sr. Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager in Texas.We'll Ask You To:u2022 Provide and manage design efforts throughout all stages of a project (Project Definition, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Construction Administration) to ensure that projects remain on schedule and on budget. On occasion this may include managing and mentoring a team of junior engineers working on the project.u2022 Coordinate with internal & external stakeholders to align the project design documents with the project objectives and stakeholder expectations.u2022 Prepare design submittals that are complete, accurate, and in conformance with the applicable project requirements.u2022 Lead or play a key role in presentation of design elements from projects to clients and stakeholders. This may include preparing presentations with the support of the design team and Project Manager.u2022 On occasion provide peer review of design submittals and provide critical & constructive feedback to the design team. This may include reviewing & commenting on conformance to applicable codes & regulations, industry standards, and unique owner performance requirements.u2022 Solicit feedback from internal and external project stakeholders, and guide design teams through competing interests and projects constraints to ensure the best possible design-outcomes with respect to quality, cost, schedule, sustainability, resiliency, innovation, use-experience, constructability, operational flexibility, maintainability, etc.u2022 On occasion, conduct on-site inspections of on-going construction projects to verify compliance with the design.u2022 Independently lead designs on multiple concurrent projects, without direct daily oversight and task assignment.#LI-JM5#WCTRANSPORTATION u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in Civil Engineering or other related field AND at least 8-12 years of relevant experienceu2022 Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Texas or the ability to obtain through reciprocity within 3 months of hireu2022 Demonstrated experience leading aviation design and construction projects and the engineering design teamsu2022 Knowledge of current aviation industry regulations and standards, including codes & publications from FAA, UFC, CBP, TSA, IATA, ACI, ACRP, AAAE, etc.u2022 Knowledge of airside and landside design, planning aspects and facilities (terminals)u2022 Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3Du2022 Effective, team-oriented communication and leadership styleu2022 Self-motivated, proactive and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a teamu2022 Excellent written and oral communication skills including ability to communicate complex issues to a non-technical audienceu2022 Be located in Houston, San Antonio or Austin and be able travel between these three cities as neededJacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

Created: 2026-05-07