Aviation Electrical Engineer — Runways, Lighting & Nav Aids

Jacobs; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Company stock

PPTO and holidays

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineer to join the Aviation team. You’ll help plan, design, and review airfield lighting and navigational aids while coordinating with engineers and project managers.

The role requires a BSEE, 5+ years of aviation experience, and a PE license. Proficiency in Civil 3D and MS Office is expected, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• Minimum 5 years of aviation electrical engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is required or able to obtain.
• Experience with airfield lighting, navigational aids and lighting controls.
• Familiarity with FAA Advisory Circulars and UFC criteria.
• Construction support including RFIs, submittals, and field visits.
• Proficient with Autodesk Civil 3D and MS Office.
• Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly.
• Strong teamwork and independent initiative.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning, design, and construction of airfield lighting and navigational aid projects.
• Perform electrical design tasks to support project managers.
• Prepare bids documents, layouts, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Oversee on-site construction observation and project engineering activities.

Skills

Airfield electrical design

FAA ACs & UFC criteria

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Construction support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineer to join the Aviation team. You’ll help plan, design, and review airfield lighting and navigational aids while coordinating with engineers and project managers.

The role requires a BSEE, 5+ years of aviation experience, and a PE license. Proficiency in Civil 3D and MS Office is expected, with a hybrid work model and opportunities for career growth.