Airfield Electrical Engineer

Job overview

The Airfield Electrical Engineer role is listed onsite in Philadelphia, PA, and supports McFarland Johnson’s Aviation division. Compensation is not specified. McFarland Johnson is an employee-owned firm providing engineering, planning, environmental, technology, and construction solutions. The engineer leads airfield electrical design and project delivery, from planning through construction closeout. The role also provides technical leadership, coordinates with airport and regulatory stakeholders, and supports client relationships and business development for aviation projects.

What you'll do

• Lead planning, design, and construction administration for airfield electrical projects
• oversee plans, specifications, estimates, reports, and contract documents
• manage projects through design, bidding, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• provide construction management
• mentor staff
• coordinate with airport owners, FAA representatives, agencies, contractors, and design teams
• support proposals and business development
• ensure compliance with FAA standards and electrical codes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

airfield electrical engineer

philadelphia pa

mcfarland johnson

aviation

airfield design

runway lighting

taxiway lighting

faa standards

construction management

project delivery

engineering leadership

employee-owned

esop

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off including parental leave
• company-funded ESOP
• 401(k) employer match
• technical training and professional development.

Why this role

The firm describes itself as 100% employee-owned and offers an ESOP, 401(k) match, professional development, and flexible schedules.

About the employer

McFarland Johnson is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.