Senior Airport Civil Engineer

TYLin

Senior Airport Civil Engineer at TYLin overseeing civil infrastructure projects in airports. Leading technical design and client engagement to support airport authorities and enhance aviation infrastructure across Texas.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of airport civil infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, grading, drainage, utilities, and landside improvements.
Prepare and oversee detailed engineering designs, specifications, and construction documentation.
Utilize Autodesk Civil 3D for surface modeling, grading design, corridor development, and drawing production.
Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, AC 150 standards, TSA requirements, and applicable state and local agency criteria (TxDOT Aviation Division and local municipalities).
Provide technical oversight, mentor junior staff, and conduct quality reviews to ensure design excellence.
Serve as a client-facing representative of TYLin, building strong relationships with airport authorities such as DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field, and regional municipal airports.
Support proposal preparation, technical narratives, fee development, and client presentations.
Contribute to strategic growth initiatives across the Texas aviation market.
Support or lead scope development, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated aviation solutions.
Provide construction-phase services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and field observations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas (or ability to obtain)
10–15 years of progressive civil engineering experience with strong airport project involvement
Advanced proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D
Strong knowledge of FAA airfield geometry, grading and drainage design, pavement design, and utility coordination
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading proposals and business development
Strong written and verbal communication skills in client-facing environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Continuing education benefits
Employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

civil engineeringsurface modelinggrading designcorridor developmentdrawing productionpavement designutility coordinationrisk managementconstruction documentationquality reviews

Soft Skills

technical oversightmentoringclient relationship buildingproposal preparationstrategic growth initiativesschedulingbudgetingcommunicationteam coordinationbusiness development

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas