Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager
JacobsSenior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager
JacobsLocation
Houston, TX
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/24/2026
Compensation
$110,600 - $200,000 per year
Job description
As a Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager at Jacobs, you will be a key member of the Aviation team, working on complex airfield projects from concept through construction. You will leverage your expertise in aviation design to lead project teams and ensure successful project delivery. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with top engineers and project managers while contributing to impactful aviation infrastructure. Your work will directly influence the quality and efficiency of large-scale aviation projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least 8-12 years of relevant experience.
- Professional Engineer License (P.E.) in Texas or the ability to obtain it within 3 months of hire.
- Demonstrated experience leading aviation design and construction projects.
- Knowledge of current aviation industry regulations and standards, including FAA codes and publications.
- Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
Responsibilities
- Manage design efforts throughout all stages of a project to ensure adherence to schedule and 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.
- Solicit feedback from stakeholders and guide design teams through project constraints.
- Conduct on-site inspections of ongoing construction projects to verify compliance with design.
- Independently lead designs on multiple concurrent projects without direct oversight.
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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