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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$138,433 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by delivering innovative solutions for the world's busiest and most complex aviation environments. As an Aviation Civil Engineer, you'll contribute to high-profile airport infrastructure programs across California—supporting critical improvements that enhance safety, capacity, and passenger experience. Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you'll help deliver airside and landside infrastructure through traditional and design-build delivery models, ensuring projects are constructible, efficient, and aligned with client goals. What You'll Do Lead the delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with airport clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes and enhance airport operations. Manage all aspects of project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk management, resource planning, and stakeholder coordination, ensuring successful execution and alignment with client objectives. Perform civil engineering design for aviation infrastructure projects, including airfields (runways, taxiways, aprons), utilities, drainage, and landside improvements Collaborate with architects, planners, and construction professionals in an integrated design-build environment Support all phases of project delivery—from planning and preliminary design through final design and construction Prepare and review engineering calculations, construction documents, specifications, and technical reports Coordinate with airport authorities, FAA representatives, and local stakeholders across California Ensure designs comply with FAA standards (ACs), California codes, and local agency requirements Participate in design-build pursuits, including technical approach development, schedule input, and cost considerations Conduct site visits and provide construction-phase support, including RFIs, submittals, and field coordination Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement efforts Bachelor's degree in civil engineering (Master's preferred) Professional Engineer (PE) license in California, or ability to obtain 6-12+ years of civil engineering experience, with a focus on aviation projects Hands-on experience with design-build or progressive design-build delivery Strong knowledge of FAA design standards, airfield geometry, and grading/drainage design Familiarity with the California aviation market (e.g., LAX, SFO, SAN, OAK, SJC) Proficiency in engineering software such as Civil 3D and MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Ideally, You'll Also Have Experience on large-scale airport capital improvement programs ($50M+) Familiarity with utility coordination, stormwater management, and sustainability practices (e.g., Envision) Previous involvement in design-build pursuits or proposal development Experience working with California public agencies and airport stakeholders Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance