Hybrid Aviation Electrical Engineer (Airfield Lighting)

Jacobs; Henderson (NV); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

PPTO

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineer to plan, design, and review airfield lighting, navigational aids, and related electrical infrastructure for major aviation projects. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver bid-ready documents and support construction on-site as needed.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of aviation electrical experience, PE licensure, and strong CAD skills (Autodesk Civil 3D).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a PE license.
• Strong ability to communicate technical ideas clearly in writing and speaking.
• Independent initiative with creative problem solving and teamwork.
• 5+ years of aviation electrical design experience with airfield lighting & navigational aids.
• Understanding FAA Advisory Circulars and UFC criteria.
• Construction support, RFIs, submittals, and field visits as needed.
• Proficient in Autodesk Civil 3D and MS Office.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Airfield electrical design

Navigational aids design

Electrical infrastructure design

Team leadership

Effective communication

Education

BSEE (Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering)

Professional Engineer license

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an Aviation Electrical Engineer to plan, design, and review airfield lighting, navigational aids, and related electrical infrastructure for major aviation projects. You will collaborate with engineers and project managers to deliver bid-ready documents and support construction on-site as needed.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of aviation electrical experience, PE licensure, and strong CAD skills (Autodesk Civil 3D).