Airfield Electrical Engineer

About the role

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Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of aviation electrical engineering experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way
• Minimum 5 years of aviation electrical engineering experience
• 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

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Technical design experience in airfield lighting and navigational aids
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office skills
• Knowledge of FAA Advisory Circulars and UFC criteria
• Experience with construction support tasks
• Experience with voltage drop, available fault current, and arc-flash calculations

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
• Deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan
• Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy
• Seven paid holidays
• Caregiver leave
• Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock

Pay

$132,900.00 to $155,000.00

Schedule

Hybrid working policy, allowing employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.