Jacobs · 3 weeks ago
Senior Aviation Civil Engineer
Cape Canaveral, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. As a Senior Aviation Civil Engineer, you will lead the design and delivery of complex airfield and site development projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create sustainable solutions that enhance global mobility.
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Hiring Manager
Kristen Dykes, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
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 (FAA, UFC, ICAO)
Mentor and oversee junior engineers and technical staff, delegating tasks and reviewing deliverables
Develop grading plans, earthwork balancing, and site layout design
Collaborate with multidiscipline projects, including electrical, drainage, structural, etc., and implement information into civil design
Understand the full project process from data collection to bidding and initiate the next step of the process
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
Qualification
Required
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, AviPlan
Strong understanding of FAA design standards and airport operations
Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
Excellent communication and client engagement skills
Preferred
Prior work on Florida-based airport projects
Proficiency in hydrology/hydraulics software (e.g., StormCAD, HEC-RAD)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
A 401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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