Principal / Associate Electrical - Airport Project Experience

Role Overview

Core Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design from feasibility and Basis of Design through detailed design, tender, and construction support.
• Own power strategies covering MV/LV distribution, redundancy, load management, earthing, and control philosophies.
• Design hazardous-area electrical systems for paint, fuel-cell maintenance, welding, and related operations.
• Specify transformers, generators, UPS systems, distribution boards, and backup systems.
• Integrate GPU, PCA, process equipment, mechanical, fire/life safety, and control system interfaces.
• Deliver resilient electrical systems for catering facilities, cold-chain systems, and hygienic areas.

Coordination and Delivery

• Lead BIM coordination across architecture, structures, MEP, and specialist systems using model QA and clash resolution.
• Perform load estimation, cable sizing, protection coordination, short-circuit analysis, and lighting design.
• Author Basis of Design documents, load schedules, single-line diagrams, specifications, and commissioning plans.
• Mentor engineers and designers and lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability or operability workshops.
• Engage airlines, MROs, airport operators, and authorities to secure approvals and support delivery.
• Lead retrofit, refurbishment, and brownfield upgrades in operational airport environments.

Systems and Domains

• Airport systems include hangar power, ground power units, PCA interfaces, high-bay lighting, emergency power, earthing, bonding, and hangar door electrics.
• Hazardous-area systems include explosion-proof equipment, interlocks, LEL monitoring interfaces, and ATEX or IECEx compliance.
• ELV and controls include fire alarm, ICT, CCTV, access control, structured cabling, and BMS or SCADA integration.
• Catering systems include resilient power for kitchens, cold rooms, freezers, food processing areas, and hygienic zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional registration such as CEng, PE, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 15 years of experience in electrical building services design, including aviation and complex infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering major projects.
• Strong knowledge of international electrical design codes, standards, and aviation requirements.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience in airport facilities, terminal buildings, and aviation-related infrastructure is highly desirable.