Electrical_AGL_Engineer

About ARTELIA

The role

Key responsibilities

• Design runway, taxiway, and approach lighting, including PAPI, signs, and obstacle lights; develop circuit architectures, CCR sizing, cable loops, and vault layouts.
• Design MV/LV distribution, substations, generators, UPS, and apron floodlighting; coordinate power for PCA, GPU, VDGS, and boarding bridges.
• Conduct photometric, load, voltage-drop, and short-circuit studies and design resilient ALCMS.
• Develop 3D electrical models, participate in federated model reviews, and resolve clashes in a CDE.
• Apply ICAO, FAA, IEC, and local requirements; plan construction phasing and cutovers for live airfield operations.
• Prepare tender packages, evaluate technical bids, review contractor drawings, and support site testing and commissioning, including FAT/SAT.
• Use approved AI-assisted tools for option studies and data verification while retaining professional accountability.

Required qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• At least 8 years of relevant electrical design experience, including at least 3 years on airport AGL projects.
• Experience with AGL systems, series circuits, CCRs, ALCMS, airside substations, and airport power-distribution interfaces.
• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 14 and Aerodrome Design Manual provisions, FAA AC 150/5340 and 150/5345 series, IEC 61820 series, and applicable local regulations.
• Proficiency in electrical and lighting design software such as ETAP, DIALux, AGi32, or equivalent, and advanced AutoCAD capability.

Advantageous experience

• Working knowledge of Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud/BIM 360, and multidisciplinary BIM coordination is advantageous.
• Experience in technical procurement, vendor reviews, site inspection, testing, and commissioning is highly desirable.