Senior Airfield Engineer

  • Oakland, CA
  • Posted 2 days ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 126,100.00 - 196,950.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Manufacturing
Military
Aviation
Management
Contract Management
Innovation
Civil Engineering
AutoCAD
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Motivation
Life Insurance
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting

Job Details

Market

Transportation

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.

Your impact

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.

Here's what you'll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

10 years of airfield design experience

PE license in California

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

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

126,100.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

196,950.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $126,100.00 to $196,950.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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 October 14, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country

Oakland

California

United States
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