Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation

Aurecon; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation in Melbourne to lead design and delivery of airport electrical infrastructure. You will work within Aurecon's Aviation Centre of Excellence on major airside projects across civil and defence airports.

The role focuses on AGL design, HV/LV systems, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, providing technical leadership and mentoring, and ensuring compliance with ICAO/MOS 139 standards.

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) design.
• Knowledge of MOS Part 139 and ICAO standards.
• Experience in airport or aviation environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Mentoring others and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of airport electrical infrastructure projects.
• Deliver AGL designs for runway, taxiway, approach lighting and apron floodlighting.
• Develop feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed design documentation.
• Provide technical leadership across complex airport projects.
• Review engineering calculations, specifications and documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with MOS Part 139, ICAO and Australian Standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary airport planning and engineering teams.
• Mentor developing engineers across the business.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to future projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AGL design

Airport systems

HV/LV design

CCR & controls

ICAO/MOS 139

Stakeholder comms

Mentoring

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, innovators and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that keep communities connected and economies moving. Our Aviation team is recognised as a leader in airport planning, engineering and advisory services. As demand for aviation infrastructure continues to grow across Australia and the Asia Pacific region, we're looking for an experienced aviation electrical engineer to join our team and help shape the future of airport infrastructure.

What you'll do

As a Senior Electrical Engineer - Aviation, you'll play a key role in delivering major airside infrastructure projects across civil and defence airports. Working as part of Aurecon's Aviation Centre of Excellence, you will:

• Lead the design and delivery of airport electrical infrastructure projects
• Deliver Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) designs including runway, taxiway, approach lighting and apron floodlighting systems
• Develop feasibility studies, concept designs and detailed design documentation
• Provide technical leadership across complex airport projects
• Review engineering calculations, specifications and technical documentation
• Ensure designs comply with MOS Part 139, ICAO Annex 14 and relevant Australian Standards
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary airport planning and engineering teams
• Support and mentor developing engineers across the business
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to future project opportunities

What you’ll bring

We know the work we do is highly specialised. It's the technical expertise and depth of knowledge of our people that sets us apart. To be successful, you'll bring:

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) design
• Strong understanding of airport electrical infrastructure and airside systems
• Experience with high voltage, low voltage, CCR and control systems design
• Knowledge of MOS Part 139, ICAO standards and airport compliance requirements
• Experience delivering projects within a consulting, contractor, airport or aviation environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• A passion for technical excellence and mentoring others

How we support your growth

This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's leading aviation engineering teams and work on some of the region's most significant airport infrastructure projects. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work across major civil and defence airport projects throughout Australia and Asia Pacific
• Join Aurecon's Aviation Centre of Excellence and collaborate with recognised specialists in the aviation sector
• Take ownership of technically challenging and highly specialised project work
• Access genuine flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• Grow your leadership capability through mentoring, development and career progression opportunities
• Be part of a strong pipeline of airport infrastructure projects shaping the future of aviation

Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives and flexible ways of working. You'll be supported by experienced leaders and a collaborative team that values technical excellence, innovation and continuous learning.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that improves how we live, work and travel. That's why we're here - to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.