Senior Airfield Electrical Designer

Arora Engineers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Arora Engineers seeks a Senior Airfield Electrical Designer to lead the design and coordination of airfield electrical systems across airports nationwide. You will guide projects from planning through construction, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, effective communication, and a focus on safe, reliable airfield infrastructure in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• EIT or PE preferred.
• 5–12 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical design.
• Experience with aviation or airfield electrical systems required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools.
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical and aviation-related codes and standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record.
• Valid state driver’s license (any in US).
• In possession of appropriate paperwork to gain and maintain employment in the US.
• Ability to pass pre-hire drug testing and background check(s).
• Ability to meet worksite security requirements including criminal background checks and DHS threat assessment evaluation

Responsibilities

• Design and coordinate airfield electrical systems including airfield lighting and signage.
• Electrical distribution systems and NAVAIDS.
• Interior and exterior lighting systems.
• Controls and emergency backup systems.
• Support projects from planning and design through construction administration.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, airport stakeholders, and teaming partners.
• Participate in project meetings, presentations, and design coordination sessions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and technical staff.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of growing team members.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance project delivery and team performance.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Coordination

Communication

Project mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM Power Tools

Job description

Arora Engineers is seeking a Senior Airfield Electrical Designer to help deliver complex and impactful aviation projects across commercial, military, and general aviation airports. In this role, you’ll lead the design and coordination of critical airfield electrical systems that keep airports safe, operational, and future-ready.

You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on projects involving airfield lighting systems, electrical distribution, NAVAIDS, backup power systems, airside infrastructure, and facility electrical design. This is an opportunity to contribute technical expertise, mentor junior staff, collaborate directly with clients, and play a key role in shaping innovative aviation environments nationwide.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment.

This position reports to the Airfield Electrical Practice Lead.

Essential Functions

Lead Airfield Electrical Design

• Design and coordinate airfield electrical systems including:
• Airfield lighting and signage
• Electrical distribution systems
• NAVAIDS
• Interior and exterior lighting systems
• Controls and emergency backup systems
• Support projects from planning and design through construction administration.

Drive Technical Excellence

• Serve as a technical resource and Subject Matter Expert for airfield electrical design.
• Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering studies.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with FAA standards, client requirements, and Arora quality expectations.
• Perform site investigations, field assessments, and construction support activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, airport stakeholders, and teaming partners.
• Participate in project meetings, presentations, and design coordination sessions.
• Help resolve design and production challenges proactively and efficiently.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and technical staff.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of growing team members.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance project delivery and team performance.

Support Business Growth

• Assist with proposals, fee development, interviews, and client presentations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term partnerships and future opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• EIT or PE preferred
• 5–12 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical design
• Experience with aviation or airfield electrical systems required.
• Proficiency with:
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• SKM Power Tools
• Strong understanding of applicable electrical and aviation-related codes and standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record.
• Valid state driver’s license (any in US).
• In possession of appropriate paperwork to gain and maintain employment in the US
• Ability to pass pre-hire drug testing and background check(s).
• Ability to meet worksite security requirements including criminal background checks and DHS threat assessment evaluation

Why Join Arora?

• Work on nationally significant aviation infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with industry-leading aviation professionals
• Opportunities for technical leadership and career advancement
• Dynamic, multidisciplinary project environment
• Commitment to innovation, quality, and professional growth

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ARORA ENGINEER, LLC (ARORA)

Arora provides clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors with engineering services for intelligent infrastructure solutions. Through smart design, construction management, and facilities maintenance management, we rethink industry needs to help keep clients on the cutting edge and add value to a project. Arora is a growing firm that welcomes individuals with a thirst for knowledge and the energy to tackle projects that help take the infrastructure of our world to the next level.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against, on the basis of these factors or of disability.