Airport Planner

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we push the limits of what’s possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our transport work, that means designing innovative solutions to move people and goods safely and efficiently across the globe. From rail systems mobilising accessible transit, to ports linking land and sea – when it comes to connecting the people and places of tomorrow, the future of transport depends on us.

Bring your curiosity, talent for multi-tasking, and extreme attention to detail, and we’ll help you grow, pursue and fulfill what drives you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Responsibilities

• Experience in Instrument Landing Systems (ILS), Distance Measuring Equipment (DME), Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) or Doppler VHF Omnidirectional Range (DVOR).
• Establish radio frequency management requirements and obtain frequency authorizations to meet the requirements of the airspace/air traffic control systems.
• Development and maintenance of airways facilities configuration management systems.
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications for the production and procurement of equipment approved for inclusion in the airspace system.
• Develop and recommend the total installation work programme to meet the requirements and assigns approved programmes for accomplishment.
• Maintain capability to estimate life cycle costs; predict, review, assess, and monitor systems development, engineering, design, demonstration, test, production, operation, and support; assess schedules and performance experience against predictions and provide such assessments for consideration by top management officials at key decision points; make new determination where significant schedule or performance variance occur.
• Conduct engineering analysis of commissioned field air navigation system/facility operations to identify significant problems or trends, prepare technical reports of nature and scope of these problems or trends, the anticipated impact, and provide engineering analysis and recommendations for corrective action.
  
  
  

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture/ Planning, Urban Planning, or Education related to Aviation field
• 8+ years of relevant experience in airport planning, with exposure to airfield planning, terminal planning, landside planning, facilities
  
  
  

Why Jacobs

Jacobs. A world where you can.

From our inclusive employee networks, to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximise your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.