Senior Civil Engineer - Aviation

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 Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better? The Jacobs Aviation Team in NY/NJ is experiencing exciting growth within our established practice therefore we have a need for an experienced Aviation Civil Engineer to support airfield civil engineering projects. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to execute 3D modeling of surfaces, airports, and pipelines as well as execute development of detailed construction drawings for civil projects. Using your experience, you’ll collaborate and coordinate with multiple design disciplines throughout the design process and can mentor civil technicians with less experience. Key Responsibilities Develop site civil designs for airfield projects, including grading, drainage, and utility layouts. Development of surface models for airfield projects using Civil 3D. Ability to collaborate with engineers and other stakeholders to ensure the design meets project specifications and regulatory requirements. Manage and organize documents using Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Assist in the development of design plans for airfield projects and other civil design tasks. Support project teams in meeting schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Review and interpret survey data for integration into design models. Here’s what you’ll need Substantial years related experience in a professional civil engineering setting that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position. EIT (Engineer-in-Training) certification is minimum; PE license or ability to obtain license in NY/NJ is strongly preferred. Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and airfield design requirements. Experience in design of airfield/site civil projects including alignments, profiles, typical sections, site grading and drainage. Knowledge and experience with NY/NJ & PANYNJ aviation requirements and standards. Ability to work in a fast paced and ever‑changing environment. Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC). Understanding of the latest releases of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and CoPilot Experience using Bluebeam Sessions for drawing markup and quality control Ability to effectively communicate information to project team and clients Ability to read, analyze and interpret red line drawings from Engineers, Managers, or others on the project team. Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with multiple design disciplines Planning and organizational skills and ability to see a project through to completion Excellent attention to detail of complex civil design components Benefits 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, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock. Salary The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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 April 28, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days. Work Environment 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. Application Experience 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.