Aviation Electrical Engineer — Airfield Lighting & NAV Aids

Jacobs; Little Rock (AR); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Unlimited PPTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation team in the United States. You will plan, design, and review drawings and specifications for airfield lighting, navigational aids, and related electrical infrastructure, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

The ideal candidate has a BSEE, 5+ years of aviation electrical experience, PE license, FAA/ UFC knowledge, and hands-on design and field support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Clear written and verbal communication abilities.
• Self-motivated with teamwork and initiative.
• 5+ years of aviation electrical engineering experience with airfield lighting, navigational aids, and electrical infrastructure design.
• Understanding FAA Advisory Circulars and UFC criteria.
• Construction support including RFIs, submittals, and field observations.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and construction of airfield lighting and navigational aid projects.
• Perform electrical design tasks supporting project and design managers.
• Prepare bidding documents 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.
• Oversee construction-related tasks including on-site construction observation and project engineering.

Skills

Aviation electrical design

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineer to join our Aviation team in the United States. You will plan, design, and review drawings and specifications for airfield lighting, navigational aids, and related electrical infrastructure, collaborating with engineers and project managers.

The ideal candidate has a BSEE, 5+ years of aviation electrical experience, PE license, FAA/ UFC knowledge, and hands-on design and field support.