Principal Engineer Electrical (Aviation)
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WSP in the Middle East are seeking a Principal Engineer Electrical Aviation Buildings to lead the design and delivery of complex aviation and industrial buildings including airc.
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Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design from feasibility through detailed design and construction support for aviation facilities
- Own electrical power strategy for large scale facilities including MV/LV distribution and redundancy
- Engineer electrical systems for hazardous operations such as paint booths and fuel cell areas
- Design and specify power systems including transformers, generators, UPS, and distribution boards
- Integrate electrical utilities across MRO and workshop environments
- Deliver BIM led coordination using Revit/Navisworks
- Perform calculations and studies: load estimation, cable sizing, protection coordination
- Author technical documents: BoD, load schedules, SLDs, specifications
- Mentor and review engineers/designers; lead design reviews and HAZOPs
- Engage stakeholders including airlines, MROs, and airport operators
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; Master's preferred
- Professional registration (CEng, PE, or equivalent)
- 15+ years experience in electrical building services design, including aviation projects
- Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
- Strong knowledge of international electrical codes and standards
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Role Overview
- WSP in the Middle East are seeking a Principal Engineer Electrical Aviation Buildings to lead the design and delivery of complex aviation and industrial buildings including aircraft maintenance hangars, engine/APU workshops, and large scale flight catering environments.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering; Master's degree preferred.
- Professionally registered (CEng, PE, or equivalent).
- 15+ years' experience in electrical building services design, including aviation and complex infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering major projects.
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of international electrical design codes, standards, and aviation requirements.
- Expertise in MV/LV power distribution, load assessments, protection systems, and earthing design.
- Proficiency in BIM and industry standard design software, including Revit, Navisworks, ETAP, and Dialux.
- Experience in airport facilities, terminal buildings, and aviation related infrastructure is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical design from feasibility and Basis of Design (BoD) through detailed design, tender and construction support for aviation facilities.
- Own the electrical power strategy for large scale facilities (e.g., hangar bays): MV/LV distribution, redundancy, load management, earthing, and control philosophies.
- Engineer electrical systems for hazardous operations: paint booths/rooms, fuel cell maintenance areas, welding zones ensuring compliance with ATEX/IECEx.
- Design and specify power systems for aviation facilities: transformers, generators, UPS, distribution boards, and backup systems.
- Integrate electrical utilities across MRO and workshop environments: ground power units (GPU), PCA interfaces, process equipment loads.
- Shape electrical systems for catering facilities: resilient power distribution for kitchens, cold chain systems, and hygienic areas.
- Deliver BIM led coordination (Revit/Navisworks) across architecture, structures, MEP, and specialist systems.
- Perform calculations and studies: load estimation, cable sizing, protection coordination, short circuit analysis, and lighting design.
- Author technical documents: BoD, load schedules, single line diagrams (SLDs), specifications, and commissioning plans.
- Mentor and review engineers/designers; lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability/operability workshops.
- Engage stakeholders: airlines, MROs, airport operators, and authorities to secure approvals.
- Lead retrofit, refurbishment, and brownfield upgrades in operational airport environments.
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