Airfield Electrical Engineer

Jacobs; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in consulting and engineering is looking for an Aviation Electrical Engineer. In this role, you'll design airfield lighting systems and collaborate with a dedicated team on exciting aviation infrastructure projects. This position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a commitment to innovative engineering solutions, ideal for those looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of aviation electrical engineering experience.
• Experience with power distribution, lighting controls, and electrical infrastructure.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred; Engineer in Training (EIT) acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and construction of airfield lighting projects.
• Perform electrical design tasks for project and design managers.
• Prepare bidding documents and assist in construction activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Teamwork orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants.

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 work as part of a project team to plan, design, and review drawings and specifications for large-scale Aviation projects (Taxiways, Runways, Aprons, Airfield Systems, etc.). You’ll collaborate with top Engineers and Project Managers. We empower you to deliver bold solutions for everyday living. Join us as an Aviation Electrical Engineer.

Jacobs is seeking a talented Airfield Electrical Engineer for our Aviation team. Projects include airport-related facilities, roadway systems, access control, and aviation infrastructure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, independence, and a desire to learn new skills.

In this role, you’ll:

1. Participate in planning, design, and construction of airfield lighting and navigational aid projects.
2. Perform electrical design tasks supporting project and design managers.
3. Prepare bidding documents (plans & specifications), including lighting layout, site development, power distribution, lighting controls, electrical facilities, navigational aids, signage, coordination, quantity takeoffs, reports, cost estimates, and scheduling.
4. Assist or oversee construction activities, including on-site observation and project engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Initiative, creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, and teamwork orientation.
• Minimum 3 years of aviation electrical engineering experience, including power distribution, lighting controls, electrical infrastructure, airfield lighting, engineering reports, and specifications.
• Experience with voltage drop, fault current, and arc-flash calculations is a plus.
• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and Microsoft Office.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred; Engineer in Training (EIT) acceptable.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industries: Business Consulting and Services

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