# Principal / Associate Electrical - Airport Project Experience

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Dammam
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

WSP in the Middle East is 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.

## Responsibilities

- Lead electrical design from feasibility and Basis of Design (BoD) 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,balancing reliability, safety, and energy performance (IEC/NFPA context).

- Engineer electrical systems for hazardous operations: paint booths/rooms, fuel-cell maintenance areas, welding zones,ensuring compliance with ATEX/IECEx and coordination with mechanical ventilation and controls.

- Design and specify power systems for aviation facilities: transformers, generators, UPS, distribution boards, and backup systems for mission-critical operations.

- Integrate electrical utilities across MRO and workshop environments,ground power units (GPU), PCA interfaces, process equipment loads, and coordination with mechanical, fire/life safety, and control systems.

- Shape electrical systems for catering facilities: resilient power distribution for kitchens, cold-chain systems, and hygienic areas aligned with HACCP/ISO 22000 requirements.

- 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, single-line diagrams (SLDs), specifications, and commissioning plans.

- Mentor and review engineers/designers; 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, planning phased upgrades, and integrating new systems with minimal disruption while improving capacity, compliance, and energy performance.

## Key systems & domains you’ll cover

- Hangars & workshops: MV/LV distribution, ground power units (GPU), PCA electrical interfaces, high-bay lighting, emergency power, earthing and bonding for aircraft safety, and hangar door electrics.

- Paint/corrosion control: hazardous-area electrical systems, explosion-proof equipment, interlocks, LEL monitoring interfaces, and ATEX/IECEx compliance coordinated with ventilation and controls.

- Welding & fabrication: power distribution for welding equipment, equipment earthing, task lighting, and integration with extraction/LEV systems aligned with OSHA/ACGIH guidance.

- Power systems: transformers, generators, UPS, LV panels, and distribution networks designed for redundancy, resilience, and mission-critical operations.

- Catering facilities: resilient power supply for kitchens, cold rooms/freezers, food processing areas, and hygienic zoning aligned with HACCP/ISO 22000 requirements.

- ELV & controls: fire alarm systems (NFPA 72), ICT, security (CCTV/access control), structured cabling, and BMS/SCADA integration for operational monitoring and control.

## Qualifications

- 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.

## Skills

### Required
- Electrical Engineering
- BIM
- Revit
- Navisworks
- ETAP
- Dialux
- ATEX
- IECEx
- NFPA
- HACCP
- ISO 22000

### Nice to have
- Airport facilities
- Terminal buildings
- Aviation-related infrastructure

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