Electrical Engineer - Aviation

Overview

Job Description

Electrical Engineer- Aviation

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and coordinate electrical designs for airfield and airport infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international standards, local regulations, airport requirements, and client specifications.
• Review engineering calculations, technical reports, drawings, specifications, and design submissions.
• Support design optimization, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Support the review and coordination of Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) systems including runway, taxiway, apron, and approach lighting.
• Review power distribution systems serving airfield facilities and operational infrastructure.
• Assist in the coordination of Constant Current Regulator (CCR) systems, transformers, cabling networks, and associated electrical equipment.
• Verify compliance with airport operational and aviation safety requirements.
• Support electrical system integration with navigational and operational airport systems.
• Review low-voltage and medium-voltage distribution networks.
• Coordinate electrical utility connections and interfaces with utility providers.
• Support the review of substations, switchgear, transformers, standby power systems, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor electrical load calculations and system capacity requirements.
• Assist in ensuring network reliability, redundancy, and operational continuity.
• Provide engineering support during installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Review contractor shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and technical queries.
• Conduct site inspections to verify compliance with approved designs and specifications.
• Monitor construction progress and identify potential technical issues affecting project delivery.
• Support resolution of electrical design and construction challenges.

• Stakeholder & Interface Coordination

• Coordinate with airport authorities, consultants, contractors, utility providers, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in technical workshops, design reviews, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support management of electrical interfaces with civil, mechanical, ICT, security, and airfield systems.
• Assist in obtaining required approvals and authority clearances.
• Support factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Review testing procedures, commissioning plans, and inspection reports.
• Verify electrical system performance against project requirements and operational criteria.
• Support defect resolution and final system handover.
• Ensure electrical works comply with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and quality reviews.
• Monitor contractor compliance with approved procedures and construction methodologies.
• Support implementation of quality management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering assessments, and progress updates.
• Maintain records of design reviews, inspections, testing activities, and technical decisions.
• Provide regular updates on engineering progress, risks, and project issues.
• Support preparation of project closeout and asset handover documentation.
• Promote a strong safety culture throughout project activities.
• Ensure electrical designs and construction activities comply with airport safety regulations and HSE requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, safety reviews, and constructability evaluations.
• Support sustainability and environmental compliance objectives.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related Engineering discipline.
• Professional certifications are an advantage.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering, design review, construction supervision, or infrastructure delivery.
• Experience on airport, airfield, transportation, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to power distribution systems, airfield electrical systems, and utility coordination.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and infrastructure systems.
• Familiarity with airfield ground lighting systems and airport electrical infrastructure.
• Knowledge of international electrical codes and standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, BIM platforms, and engineering coordination tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical review capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic project environment.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience working on airport development or airfield projects.
• Knowledge of ICAO, FAA, IEC, NFPA, and airport electrical standards.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
• Experience working under FIDIC or similar international contract frameworks.
• Understanding of BIM coordination and digital engineering processes.
• Professional engineering registration is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
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