Airfield Electrical Designer

ARORA ENGINEERS•Philadelphia, PA

130d•Onsite

About The Position

The Airfield Electrical Designer will be engaged in projects involving the design of facility-related airfield electrical distribution systems, airfield lighting and signage, NAVAIDS, interior and exterior lighting, controls, and emergency backup systems. This role involves participating in project teams to undertake the design and delivery of services related to the design and construction of airfield electrical systems, as well as the overall project. The position reports to the Airfield Electrical Practice Lead and requires effective coordination with project stakeholders and teaming partners to meet project needs, while maintaining a high standard of quality and corporate expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar.
Five (5) to Twelve (12) years’ experience in a technical capacity reflecting increasing responsibility.
Working experience with software: Revit and AutoCAD, Visual, GenSize and SKM Power Tools.
Working experience and/or ability to learn and become capable in applying codes specific to area of expertise.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Detail and safety-oriented.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Understanding of underlying principles of A/E industry.
Proven record of leadership responsibility and expertise, including decision making, flexibility, problem-solving, reasoning, strategic thinking, and accountability.
Basic understanding of multi-discipline systems and installation applicable to landside and airside facilities.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize while being detailed and safety oriented.
Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal skills.
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 evaluations.

Nice To Haves

EIT/PE Preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership and guidance to designers as a Subject Matter Expert for the discipline of electrical engineering.
Identifies areas for process improvement and implements changes to increase efficiency and productivity.
Maintains Arora’s quality standards in the delivery of work and ensures Quality Control reviews at project milestones.
Assists with the development of fee/scope of service proposals, presentations, and interviews for future projects.
Builds relationships with existing and potential clients.
Assists with recruiting and hiring new staff to join the team.
Capable of traveling to project and client sites for presentations, interviews, design, and coordination meetings.
Functions as Senior Airfield Electrical Designer on assignments with airfield electrical design scope and other disciplines.
Ensures coordinated design on projects.
Participates in the design development of electrical work.
Creates and reviews drawings and technical specifications.
Contributes to estimation of projects, planning, and construction feasibility.
Participates in the development of design drawings.
Provides advisory information during the construction phase.
Performs site surveys and contributes to engineering studies.
Attends and contributes to office, client, and project meetings.
Performs engineering studies.
Performs technical and coordination check-reviews of project documentation and drawings.
Follows up on issues with design and production staff to resolve problems and concerns.
Participates in internal project meetings on a regular basis, including being responsible for minutes.
Performs duties as assigned by the Airfield Electrical Practice Lead or SVP of Planning and Design.