Airfield Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and construction of airfield lighting and navigational aid projects.
• Perform electrical‑related design tasks or projects in support of project and design managers.
• Prepare bidding documents, including plans & specifications, lighting layout, power distribution, lighting controls, electrical facilities, airfield navigational aids, signage, coordination with other disciplines, quantity takeoffs, design reports, cost estimates, and construction scheduling.
• Perform, assist or oversee construction‑related tasks including on‑site construction observation and project engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem‑solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork.
• Minimum 5 years of aviation electrical engineering experience with demonstrated technical design of airfield ground lighting, navigational aids, lighting controls, and electrical infrastructure projects, including electrical design engineering reports and specifications.
• Understanding and implementation of FAA Advisory Circulars and UFC criteria.
• Construction support experience (review of RFIs and material submittals, preparation of RFQs, field orders, and change orders; field observation/site visits as needed).
• Demonstrated skill and working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Experience performing voltage drop, available fault current, and arc‑flash calculations is a plus.

Benefits:
Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or an Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Pay is determined by work location and additional factors including job‑related skills, experience, and education.

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.