Airfield Electrical Engineer

Do you enjoy positively impacting air traveler experience by innovating more connected and sustainable solutions? At Jacobs-we do as well. In this position, you will have the chance to work as part of a project team to plan, design, and review drawings and specifications for exciting and engaging large-scale Aviation projects (Taxiways, Runways, Aprons, Airfield Systems, etc.). You’ll work with the best Engineers and Project Managers in the business. We want you to be empowered to deliver the boldest solutions for everyday living. If you want to join a company invested in you and your success, join us as an Aviation Electrical Engineer. Jacobs is actively seeking a talented Airfield Electrical Engineer to add to our Aviation team. Aviation projects are primarily airport-related, including but not limited to aviation related facilities including roadway systems, access control, and the design and construction of aviation infrastructure. The selected candidate will have demonstrated leadership qualities, the ability to work as a team member or independently, and the desire to learn new skills and areas of expertise.

In this role you’ll:

• 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

• Typical projects require preparation of bidding documents (plans & specifications) including 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

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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person 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, including review of RFIs and material submittals. Preparation of RFQs, field orders, and change orders. Field observation/site visits will be required as needed.

• Demonstrated skill and a 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.

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