Electrical Engineer – Aviation

WSP Global Inc.; As Sudiyah; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Middle East is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with aviation background to join our team in KSA. The role focuses on design-led aviation/airport projects, delivering high-quality electrical design across multidisciplinary teams.

Candidates should have a bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years of post-qualification design experience, with preference for aviation/airport exposure. Proficiency in Revit and related design tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years post-qualification experience in electrical design delivery.
• Aviation/airport project exposure is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design across aviation projects, including concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and design narratives aligned with project requirements.
• Design and coordinate electrical systems typically associated with airport facilities, ensuring technical compliance and constructability.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to ensure integration of electrical design within the overall solution.
• Support design reviews, quality checks, and verification activities per QA procedures.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders in meetings, workshops, and technical discussions.
• Ensure Health & Safety is embedded into design and delivery practices.

Skills

Electrical design

Aviation projects

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

WSP in the Middle East is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer (aviation background preferred) with 10+ years of design experience to join our growing team in KSA. The role is focused on design-led aviation/airport projects, supporting the delivery of high-quality electrical engineering solutions across multidisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

• Deliver electrical design across aviation projects, including concept, schematic, and detailed design stages.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables such as calculations, drawings, specifications, reports, and design narratives aligned with project requirements.
• Design and coordinate electrical systems typically associated with airport facilities (as relevant to the project scope), ensuring technical compliance and constructability.
• Coordinate with other disciplines (architecture, civil, structural, mechanical, ICT, and specialist packages) to ensure integration of electrical design within the overall solution.
• Support design reviews, quality checks, and verification activities in accordance with internal QA procedures
• Engage with clients and stakeholders where required, contributing to meetings, workshops, and technical discussions.
• Ensure Health & Safety is embedded into design and delivery practices in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• 10+ years post-qualification experience with a strong track record in electrical design delivery
• Aviation/airport project exposure is strongly preferred (design-focused experience is ideal).
• Good working knowledge of relevant international standards and local authority requirements.
• Proficiency with commonly used design tools (e.g., Revit and other electrical design/analysis software as applicable).
• Strong coordination and communication skills, with confidence working in multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder environments.

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