Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager
JacobsSenior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager
JacobsLocation
Houston, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/8/2026
Compensation
$110,600 - $200,000 per year
Job description
The Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager will be a key member of the Aviation team, focusing on complex airfield projects from concept through construction. This role involves leveraging design skills to lead project teams in planning and reviewing aviation design documents. The position offers opportunities for professional growth while working on large-scale projects such as taxiways and runways. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and contribute to innovative solutions in aviation design.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- At least 8-12 years of relevant experience in aviation design and construction projects.
- Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Texas or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity within 3 months of hire.
- Knowledge of current aviation industry regulations and standards.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Responsibilities
- Manage design efforts throughout all stages of a project to ensure they remain on schedule and on budget.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align project design documents with objectives.
- Prepare complete and accurate design submittals in conformance with project requirements.
- Lead presentations of design elements to clients and stakeholders.
- Conduct peer reviews of design submittals and provide constructive feedback.
- Guide design teams through competing interests and project constraints to achieve optimal design outcomes.
- Conduct on-site inspections of ongoing construction projects to verify compliance with design.
Benefits
- Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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