Project Manager / Engineering Design Support

Aviation Project Manager

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.

You'll collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and client stakeholders to advance airfield improvements, airport expansions, and civil-site development efforts. This role is ideal for emerging professionals who bring strong leadership, engineering fundamentals, and a desire to grow within a global, mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management & Coordination
• Support aviation project managers in planning, scheduling, and coordinating project activities across multi-discipline engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, deliverable trackers, meeting agendas, action logs, status reports, and client presentations.
• Facilitate coordination meetings, interface with internal stakeholders, and assist with project communication across engineering, design, and construction groups.
• Assist with risk identification, mitigation strategies, and change tracking throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the preparation of proposals, cost estimates, work plans, and other project control documentation.
• Contribute to Jacobs' culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Engineering Design Support
• Assist engineers with the preparation of design drawings, layouts, and technical documents for aviation civil engineering projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage, grading, and site development.
• Use tools such as AutoCAD and Civil3D to support design tasks, redlines, quantity takeoffs, and drafting.
• Conduct engineering analysis using FAARFIELD or other analytical tools consistent with Jacobs design workflows.
• Participate in the development of engineering reports, calculations, and specifications following FAA, UFC, or ICAO design criteria.
• Assist with construction administration tasks such as reviewing submittals, supporting field reviews, and documenting project progress.
• Operational & Logistical Support
• Support planning and coordination of complex logistical sequences related to construction phasing, airfield access, equipment mobilization, and multi-team operations.
• Collaborate with contractors, subconsultants, and aviation authorities to support project execution.
• Support development of standard operating procedures, program-level documentation, and process improvements within the aviation group.

•Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.

•Strong technical foundation in engineering analysis, systems design, or civil/airfield engineering fundamentals.

•Proficiency with AutoCAD, FAARFIELD, MATLAB, Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint, and basic project management tools.

•Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.

•Ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary project teams.

•Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Internship or hands-on experience supporting aviation, transportation, civil, or infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to Civil3D or similar design tools used in aviation/civil engineering.
• Familiarity with FAA, UFC, or ICAO standards and criteria.
• Experience supporting logistics coordination, operational planning, or multi-team project execution (military or civilian).
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT/FE) certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• CAPM, PMP, or interest in pursuing project management certification.

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 $79,900.00 to $139,800.00. 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 January 13, 2026. 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: Bellevue
• State: Washington
• Country: United States