Aviation Electrical Engineer
About The Position
RS&H is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their Aviation Practice. This role offers opportunities for career advancement into positions such as project manager, area technical leader, and subject matter expert. The engineer will lead, develop, and deliver designs of varying sizes and complexity within a local and virtual team environment. Responsibilities include client relationship building and assisting with project acquisition. Specific activities involve power and lighting design for transportation facilities, floodlighting design for airport aprons, and designing airfield lighting, control, and navigational aid systems. The role requires leading designs and producing drawings for runway and taxiway lighting systems, NAVAIDs, and aviation infrastructure. Additionally, the engineer will develop calculations, specifications, engineering reports, and construction cost estimates, attend client meetings and site visits, and perform construction administration. Guidance will be provided by senior engineering staff, with a focus on FAA standards and industry technologies. The role also involves training junior engineering staff. Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration exist on building projects, photovoltaic developments, electric vehicle infrastructure, and spaceport projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or pursue within 6 months
- Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting engineering, preferably aviation
- Experience designing building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and security
- Proficient with software packages: AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with software packages: AGI32, SKM
- Experience with FAA standards and the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Able and willing to travel
Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and deliver designs of varying sizes and complexity
- Engage in client relationship building and assist with winning projects
- Design power and lighting for transportation facilities
- Design floodlighting for airport aprons
- Design airfield lighting, control, and navigational aid systems
- Lead designs and produce drawings for runway and taxiway lighting systems, NAVAIDs, and aviation infrastructure
- Develop calculations, specifications, engineering reports, and construction cost estimates
- Attend client meetings and site visits
- Perform construction administration
- Train junior engineering staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
