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Airport Civil Engineer

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Location
Dallas, TX
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Texas PE License Or Obtain Within 3 MonthsBachelor's degree

Job overview

Jacobs is seeking an Airport Civil Engineer for its U.S. West aviation team to contribute to general aviation, commercial, and military airfield projects. The engineer will work on airfield and landside design, drainage, and site development, collaborating with engineers, project managers, clients, subconsultants, agencies, and global delivery teams from concept through construction.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Airfield DesignFAA StandardsUFC StandardsICAO StandardsACI StandardsACRP StandardsAAAE StandardsAirside DesignLandside DesignAutoCADCivil 3DSelf-MotivationProactivityTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Related5+ Years Airfield Design ExperienceTexas PE License or Obtain Within 3 Months

Full job description

Ready to design the runways of tomorrow? At Jacobs, we’re shaping the future of aviation one project at a time. Join our growing U.S. West aviation team as an Airport Civil Engineer and help deliver bold, high-impact solutions at general aviation, commercial, and military airfields.

From taxiways and aprons to drainage and site development, you’ll work on complex, large-scale projects that push the boundaries of design and engineering. You’ll collaborate with top-tier engineers and project managers, contribute to every phase of development, from concept through construction, and grow your career in a supportive, high-performance environment.

What You’ll Do

•Lead key tasks on aviation projects, including coordination with clients, subconsultants, and agencies

•Develop civil design strategies for airfield improvements, drainage, and landside development

•Use AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and engineering best practices to produce high-quality deliverables

•Solve complex engineering challenges and manage change with confidence

•Support bidding, contract administration, and construction oversight

•Bring fresh ideas, delegate effectively, and take ownership of your professional growth

•Collaborate with our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teams to maximize innovation and efficiency

We’re invested in your success. At Jacobs, you’ll be empowered to deliver bold solutions, work on transformative projects, and rise with a team that’s building a more connected, sustainable world.

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•Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

•5+ years of airfield design experience

•PE license in Texas (or ability to obtain within 3 months)

•Strong knowledge of FAA, UFC, ICAO, ACI, ACRP, AAAE regulations and standards

•Experience in both airside and landside design

•Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D

•Self-motivation, proactive mindset, and strong team collaboration skills

Jacobs 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,152 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$96–140K/yr93 salary ranges
  • US median$30–42/hr195 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 367 open Civil Engineer jobs in Texas and 5,152 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (4,160 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,873 of the 5,152 open Civil Engineer jobs (75%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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