Junior Utility Engineer Airports

NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Pension scheme

Profit sharing

28 vacation days

Job summary

NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants in Delft seeks a Junior Utility Engineer Airports to contribute to international airport projects, supporting design of water, power, fuel, and communication networks from concept to implementation.

You will design and coordinate site-wide utility systems, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and align utility work with civil and architectural disciplines on global airport programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with utility planning and design for infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of utility networks and ability to prepare reports, drawings and cost estimates.
• Experience collaborating with project teams to deliver integrated designs.

Responsibilities

• Define utility concepts and contribute to airport utility plans and designs.
• Design and coordinate site-wide utility systems across project phases.
• Collaborate with utility specialists and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Ensure alignment between utility systems and civil/architectural disciplines.
• Support the Utility Lead in technical development and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Proactive

Willingness to travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

As a Junior Utility Engineer Airports, you will contribute to international airport projects that keep millions of passengers moving safely and efficiently every day. You will support the design of essential airport utility systems, from water and power networks to fuel and communication infrastructure, for airports around the world, from Heathrow and Abu Dhabi to New Mexico City. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams and industry experts, you will help deliver innovative, future-ready airports from concept design through to implementation.

What will you do

As a site-wide Airport Utility Engineer, you contribute to multidisciplinary projects at new and existing airports around the globe. You will be responsible for the design, development and coordination of site-wide utility systems, including sewage, potable water, firefighting, aviation fuel, central cooling, power distribution and communication networks. Working closely with utility specialists and other discipline leads, such as civil and architectural design leads, you will support projects throughout the entire project lifecycle, from inception and concept design through to detailed design.

In This Role You Will

• Define utility concepts and contribute to the development of airport utility plans and designs.
• Design and coordinate site-wide utility systems across all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with utility specialists and multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated airport infrastructure solutions.
• Ensure alignment between utility systems and other airport disciplines, including civil engineering and architecture.
• Support the Utility Lead in technical development, knowledge sharing and departmental initiatives.

Where you will work

As our Utilities Engineer, you will become part of the Airport Asset Design team in Delft. Together with around 50 colleagues, you will work on challenging projects for both Dutch and international airport clients. We share a passion for aviation and collaborate in a team made up of colleagues from different nationalities, backgrounds, and levels of experience. It is precisely this diversity of perspectives that makes us stronger and enables us to develop the best solutions for our clients.

You will contribute to innovative and impactful projects that help shape airports around the world. With a rich history as an independent airport consultancy, NACO brings together international aviation expertise within one organization. As part of Haskoning, we combine this specialist knowledge with broad multidisciplinary expertise. With more than 260 colleagues representing over 50 nationalities, English is our working language.

At Haskoning, you join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy combining engineering, design, and technology. Guided by our mission Enhancing Society Together, you’ll work on meaningful, challenging projects that create real impact. You'll do this together with 6,800 colleagues across 25+ countries and backed by over 140 years of expertise. Want to know more? Visit our about us page.

What you bring

You enjoy working in an international, multidisciplinary environment where collaboration is key.You're proactive, excited to learn, and motivated to develop practical solutions for complex airport projects. With your analytical mindset and strong communication skills, you can connect technical expertise with client and project needs.

You Also Bring

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in utility planning, design or engineering within urban, industrial or infrastructure projects. Experience in airports is a pre.
• Knowledge of utility networks and the ability to prepare reports, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for piping, ducting and cable infrastructure.
• Experience collaborating with project managers, architects, planners and engineers to develop integrated design solutions.
• Experience with design software such as Revit, Civil 3D, AutoCAD and Navisworks.
• An affinity with airports, aviation and complex infrastructure projects.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support clients and visit project sites when required.

What we offer you

At Haskoning, we believe that the well-being of our employees is essential to our shared success. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your professional development and personal well-being.

What We Offer

• A solid foundation: A competitive base salary (€3.550–€5.214) with annual increases.
• An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.
• Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, work-from-home allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.
• Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.
• NACO Academy: Access to over 100 aviation-focused courses through our in-house NACO Academy, designed to foster knowledge sharing, support personal development, and strengthen expertise in areas such as sustainability, design, and consultancy.
• Mobility and travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace at one of our offices and the freedom to travel in a way that suits you. You will receive an attractive mileage allowance (up to €0.45 per km for business travel), an NS Business Card, and the option of a lease car when you travel extensively for work.
• Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

Benefits

Read more about our employee benefits here.