WSP
Principal / Associate Electrical - Airport Project Experience
Dammam, Saudi ArabiaPosted 3 months ago
- Salary
- AED 59k–88k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Construction & Engineering
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
WSP in the Middle East are seeking a Principal / Associate Electrical - Airport Project Experience to lead the design and delivery of complex aviation and industrial buildings—including aircraft maintenance hangars, engine/APU workshops, and large-scale flight catering environments. You will act as the electrical technical authority, overseeing power distribution, ELV systems, airfield/ground systems interfaces, and hazardous-area electrical design—delivering concept-to-IFC solutions aligned with stringent safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering; Master's degree preferred. Professionally registered (CEng, PE, or equivalent). 15+ years' experience in electrical building services design, including aviation and complex infrastructure projects. Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and delivering major projects. Technical Expertise Strong knowledge of international electrical design codes, standards, and aviation requirements. Expertise in MV/LV power distribution, load assessments, protection systems, and earthing design. Proficiency in BIM and industry-standard design software, including Revit, Navisworks, ETAP, and Dialux. Experience in airport facilities, terminal buildings, and aviation-related infrastructure is highly desirable. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. With us, you can. Apply today.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and delivery of complex aviation and industrial buildings, including aircraft maintenance hangars, engine/APU workshops, and large-scale flight catering environments. Act as the electrical technical authority, overseeing power distribution, ELV systems, airfield/ground systems interfaces, and hazardous-area electrical design. Deliver concept-to-IFC solutions aligned with safety, operational, and regulatory requirements.
Skills
- MV/LV power distribution
- load assessments
- protection systems
- earthing design
- BIM
- Revit
- Navisworks
- ETAP
- Dialux
- electrical building services design
- aviation electrical systems
- ELV systems
- airfield/ground systems interfaces
- hazardous-area electrical design
- engineering leadership
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