Lead Electrical Engineer, Airport & Aviation Systems

WSP in the Middle East

Dammam

On-site

SAR 670,000 - 1,339,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

WSP in the Middle East is seeking a Principal/Associate Electrical lead with airport project experience to guide the design and delivery of aviation facilities and industrial buildings. You will act as the electrical technical authority overseeing MV/LV distribution, hazardous-area design, and airport interfaces, driving concept-to-IFC solutions with safety and regulatory alignment.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, coordinate BIM across architectural, structural, MEP, and control

Qualifications

15+ years' experience in electrical building services design, including aviation and complex infrastructure projects.
Professionally registered (CEng, PE, or equivalent).
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering major projects.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical design from feasibility and Basis of Design 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: ATEX/IECEx alignment with ventilation and controls.
Design and specify power systems: transformers, generators, UPS, distribution boards, and backup systems for mission-critical operations.
Integrate electrical utilities across MRO and workshop environments—GPU, PCA interfaces, process equipment loads, and coordination with mechanical, fire/life safety, and controls.
Shape electrical systems for catering facilities: resilient distribution for kitchens, cold-chain systems, and hygienic areas per HACCP/ISO 22000.
Deliver BIM-led coordination (Revit/Navisworks) across architecture, structures, MEP, and specialist systems; lead clash resolution and model QA.
Perform calculations and studies: load estimation, cable sizing, protection coordination, short-circuit analysis, and lighting design.
Author technical documents: BoD, load schedules, SLDs, specifications, and commissioning plans.
Mentor and review engineers: lead design reviews, HAZOPs, and constructability/operability workshops.
Engage stakeholders—airlines, MROs, airport operators, and authorities to secure approvals and ensure smooth delivery.
Lead retrofit, refurbishment, and brownfield upgrades in operational airport environments—assessing existing systems and phased upgrades.