Civil Aviation Engineer

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Join a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed - today and into tomorrow.

The role:

Civil Aviation Engineer
, working on large‑scale aviation design projects including plan preparation, design development and quantity take‑offs, collecting and evaluating project data.

Location options:
Pittsburgh or Philadelphia, PA;
Baltimore, MD;
Reston, Richmond or Virginia Beach, VA.

Jacobs hybrid work model allows you to maximize work‑life balance while enabling you to successfully deliver complex solutions for some of our nation‑wide airport projects.

Our Aviation Team is experiencing exciting growth within our established practice with a variety of interesting projects working with a diverse, multidisciplined team.

• Work under the supervision of senior staff to perform quantity takeoffs, computer modeling, design calculations and plan set production for military and commercial airfields across disciplines such as earthwork, pavements and drainage.
• Collaborate on project assignments with other engineers and technicians in the discipline group.
• Assist with duties assigned by Project Engineers and/or Project Managers.
• Travel approximately 10–20% nationally to support nation‑wide airport projects.
• Attend and/or conduct client meetings and interact with clients virtually and in‑person.
• Provide engineering services that include design research and design reviews.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Previous professional experience in the design and/or construction of aviation infrastructure projects.
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills.
• Registered EIT (Engineer in Training) or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to execute assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Occasional travel as needed.

• Previous design project management experience.
• CADD skills including AutoCAD.
• Professional Engineer (PE).

Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO), seven paid holidays, caregiver leave and potential merit increases, performance discretionary bonus and stock.

Base salary range $110,000 to $135,000, determined by location and factors such as skills, experience and education.

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

Job posted on May 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.