Electrical Engineer – Aviation
AtkinsRéalis
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tampa • Florida • Texas • United States
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About the role
- support and lead airfield electrical design projects
- lead or support the planning, design, and production of airfield electrical engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports
- develop airfield lighting and electrical system designs (e.g., runways, taxiways, aprons, ALCMS, vaults, NAVAIDS, and supporting utilities)
- conduct engineering investigations, calculations, and feasibility studies, applying FAA Advisory Circulars, NEC, and relevant airport design standards
- perform site visits and field observations of construction, resolving technical issues and supporting clients and contractors during implementation
- review shop drawings, submittals, photometric analyses, and contractor RFIs
- coordinate design deliverables with multidisciplinary teams (civil, structures, planning)
- prepare reports, permitting documents, cost estimates, and design narratives
- mentor junior engineers, supporting their development and reviewing their work
- uphold engineering ethics and contribute to a collaborative and positive team environment.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering or any other related field of study
- EIT required, PE preferred or ability to obtain within 1–2 years
- Experience preparing plans, specifications, and engineering calculations
- 4–8 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in aviation or transportation infrastructure
- Demonstrated experience with airfield lighting, airfield electrical systems, or airport‑related electrical design (preferred)
- Strong understanding of FAA Advisory Circulars, airfield electrical standards, and applicable codes (NEC, NFPA)
- Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing high‑quality technical documents.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
- employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
- employee stock purchase plan
- Paid Time Off
- leaves of absences options
- flexible work options
- recognition and employee satisfaction programs
- employee assistance program
- voluntary benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
airfield electrical designairfield lighting designengineering calculationsfeasibility studiestechnical reportsdesign specificationsphotometric analysescost estimatesengineering ethicsmentoring
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkclient supporttechnical issue resolutiondevelopment supportorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
B.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical EngineeringEITPE (preferred)FAA Advisory Circulars knowledgeNEC knowledgeNFPA knowledge