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Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager

Jacobs

Location

Houston, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

$110,600 - $200,000 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

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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