We’re seeking an Aviation Planning Practice Lead to join our Aviation team, who can apply their experience in the Aviation industry to today’s challenges. This is a national role, where you will work in collaboration with our Director of Aviation Consulting and Advisory to develop and implement an Aviation strategy for North America. This effort includes connecting a team of aviation consultants and planners to deliver our client's most challenging projects and to foster the growth of our Aviation team. As a practice leader, you are responsible for driving the growth of the Aviation practice to advance our aviation business unit's strategic goals. In this role, you will also be responsible for understanding the unique trends in the market and using that knowledge to work with our team to create technical differentiation from that of our competitors while serving as an important conduit between our National Market Solution (technology) Leaders, North America Sales Leaders, and our operations (delivery) leadership and practice staff in our Aviation Business Unit. In addition to leading projects, you’ll play an integral role in mentoring more junior staff, forming long-term relationships with clients and pursuing new work, including marketing and strategy development, positioning, procuring, and negotiating contracts. As Project Lead, you will lead multidiscipline teams to complete tasks within established schedules and budgets and help advance our business development strategies. You will have direct access to Jacobs’ well-known, vast network of technical specialists and senior project managers to support your success and career advancement. Design your career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow, and succeed. The salary range posted reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all listed US locations. * Bachelor’s Degree in urban studies, engineering or a related discipline. * Demonstrated understanding of transit and rail design and planning. * Strong communication skills. * Demonstrated self-starter. * Project management experience for Transit/Rail projects. * Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with clients and win work. Ideally, you’ll also have: * At least 15 years of experience. * Strong network with Transit/Rail municipalities * Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure from the State of California or ability to obtain within 12 months. Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.