Senior Aviation Civil Engineer

Join Jacobs as a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer, leading transformative infrastructure projects across Florida’s airports. You’ll design runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, and utility infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FAA, UFC, and ICAO standards.

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• Lead civil engineering design for aviation projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, and utility infrastructure.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and technical quality to ensure compliance with client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and technical staff, delegating tasks and reviewing deliverables.
• Develop grading plans, earthwork balancing, and site layout design.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (electrical, drainage, structural) and incorporate their input into civil design.
• Understand the full project process from data collection to bidding and initiate subsequent steps.
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field observations.
• Participate in contract bidding and administration processes.
• Champion quality, safety, and sustainability in all aspects of project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE or equivalent).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• Minimum 8 years of civil engineering experience, with at least 5 years focused on aviation projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Avi Plan.
• Strong understanding of FAA design standards and airport operations.
• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills.

• Prior work on Florida‑based airport projects.
• Proficiency in hydrology/hydraulics software (e.g., Storm
  
  CAD, HEC‑RAD).

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job posted on November 12, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.