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Senior Airfield Civil Engineer & Design Manager

Jacobs

Location

Houston, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/24/2026

Compensation

$110,600 - $200,000 per year

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

Job description

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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