Senior Electrical Engineer - Airports

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a leading aviation design firm, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer - Airports (P.E.) to lead electrical design for complex airport projects, including airfield lighting, terminal power, and standby systems. You will shape engineering strategy, oversee QA/QC and commissioning, mentor engineers, and support proposals and BD in the aviation market.

PE license and 10+ years airport experience required.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of electrical design experience for airports and aviation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering for airport and aviation infrastructure projects.
• Design airport electrical systems: airfield lighting, terminal power, standby power.
• Drive QA/QC, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Support proposals, client presentations, and aviation market BD.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Provide technical leadership on large, high-visibility airport projects.
• Collaborate with authorities, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer - Airports (P.E.) | Airport Electrical Design

Remote Candidates Considered - USA

What You’ll Do

• Lead electrical engineering efforts for complex airport and aviation infrastructure projects.
• Develop and oversee the design of airport electrical systems, including airfield lighting, terminal power distribution, standby power systems, and other mission-critical airport infrastructure.
• Drive engineering strategy, QA/QC, commissioning, and project delivery.
• Support proposals, client presentations, and business development efforts within the aviation market.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent.
• Provide technical leadership on large, complex, and high-visibility airport projects.
• Collaborate with airport authorities, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Active Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
• 10+ years of electrical engineering design experience
• Proven experience designing electrical systems for airports and aviation facilities, including terminals, airfield infrastructure, and support facilities
• Strong knowledge of airport electrical codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing complex projects
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with major commercial, international, or hub airport projects
• Familiarity with FAA standards and airport infrastructure requirements
• Experience supporting business development and client relationship management