Airport Systems Engineer

Artelia Middle-East; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia Middle-East is seeking a Senior Special Airport Systems Engineer to lead planning, design, and specification of stand equipment and fixed ground service systems for major airport projects. You will ensure technically robust, energy-efficient solutions across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 12+ years of airport systems experience, proficiency with AutoCAD and Office, and familiarity with ICAO/IATA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering.
• 12+ years of airport special systems experience.
• Proven PCA, 400 Hz GPU, VDGS, and PBB delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of airport operations and stand planning.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MS Office; Revit/Navisworks/AviPLAN helpful.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and specification of airport stand equipment and fixed ground service systems.
• Develop layouts, calculations, reports, specifications, and tender docs.
• Coordinate interfaces with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and operations teams.
• Ensure ICAO, IATA, EN, SAE, and ISO standards compliance.
• Support evaluations, supplier engagement, procurement, testing, and handover.
• Drive innovation via BIM, simulation tools, and AI-assisted workflows.

Skills

Airport systems experience

Systems engineering coordination

AI-assisted workflows

Procurement & tender support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

AviPLAN

AutoTURN

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Artelia, an international engineering, consulting and project management group delivering complex and sustainable projects across infrastructure, buildings, mobility, water and energy.

In the Middle East, you’ll join a multicultural and growing environment where you can take ownership and make a visible impact.

THE ROLE

Special Airport Systems Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting the planning, design, specification, procurement support, integration, testing and handover of aircraft stand equipment and associated airport systems. The role covers Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA), 400 Hz Ground Power Units (GPU), Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VDGS), Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB) and their interfaces with stand planning, terminal buildings, utilities, ICT, controls and airport operations. The job holder will provide technically robust, safe, maintainable and energy-efficient solutions throughout the project lifecycle, while applying quality procedures, systems-engineering principles and responsible AI-assisted workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and specification of airport stand equipment and fixed ground service systems.
• Develop system layouts, calculations, technical reports, specifications, and tender documentation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces with civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, IATA, airport standards, and industry best practices.
• Support technical evaluations, supplier engagement, procurement activities, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Drive innovation through digital engineering, BIM coordination, simulation tools, and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Contribute to project delivery by managing technical quality, design risks, stakeholder coordination, and programme commitments.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 12+ years of experience, including significant exposure to airport special systems and aircraft stand equipment.
• Proven experience delivering PCA, 400Hz GPU, VDGS, and PBB systems on major airport developments.
• Strong knowledge of airport operations, aircraft stand planning, and multidisciplinary engineering coordination.
• Experience in technical specifications, tender evaluations, supplier management, testing, and commissioning.
• Familiarity with ICAO, IATA, EN, SAE, and ISO standards relevant to airport systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office; Revit, Navisworks, AviPLAN, or AutoTURN experience is an advantage.