Overall Responsibility:
Arora Engineers is seeking a Senior Airfield Electrical Designer to help deliver complex and impactful aviation projects across commercial, military, and general aviation airports. In this role, you’ll lead the design and coordination of critical airfield electrical systems that keep airports safe, operational, and future-ready.
You’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on projects involving airfield lighting systems, electrical distribution, NAVAIDS, backup power systems, airside infrastructure, and facility electrical design. This is an opportunity to contribute technical expertise, mentor junior staff, collaborate directly with clients, and play a key role in shaping innovative aviation environments nationwide.
The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced consulting environment.
This position reports to the Airfield Electrical Practice Lead.
Essential Functions - What You’ll Do
Lead Airfield Electrical Design
- Design and coordinate airfield electrical systems including:
- Airfield lighting and signage
- Electrical distribution systems
- NAVAIDS
- Interior and exterior lighting systems
- Controls and emergency backup systems
- Support projects from planning and design through construction administration.
Drive Technical Excellence
- Serve as a technical resource and Subject Matter Expert for airfield electrical design.
- Prepare and review construction drawings, technical specifications, calculations, and engineering studies.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with FAA standards, client requirements, and Arora quality expectations.
- Perform site investigations, field assessments, and construction support activities.
Collaborate Across Teams
- Coordinate with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, airport stakeholders, and teaming partners.
- Participate in project meetings, presentations, and design coordination sessions.
- Help resolve design and production challenges proactively and efficiently.
Mentor & Grow
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior designers and technical staff.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, and development of growing team members.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance project delivery and team performance.
Support Business Growth
- Assist with proposals, fee development, interviews, and client presentations.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term partnerships and future opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- EIT or PE preferred
- 5–12 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical design
- Experience with aviation or airfield electrical systems required.
- Proficiency with:
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- SKM Power Tools
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical and aviation-related codes and standards
- Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- 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 evaluation
Why Join Arora?
- Work on nationally significant aviation infrastructure projects
- Collaborate with industry-leading aviation professionals
- Opportunities for technical leadership and career advancement
- Dynamic, multidisciplinary project environment
- Commitment to innovation, quality, and professional growth
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- EIT or PE
- 5-12 years of progressively responsible experience in electrical design
- Experience with aviation or airfield electrical systems
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SKM Power Tools
- Strong understanding of applicable electrical and aviation-related codes and standards (FAA standards)
- Excellent communication, leadership, and coordination skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to drive and maintain a safe driving record
- Valid state driver's license (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 evaluation
What We Do
For over 35 years, Arora’s solid mix of industry knowledge and expertise allows the firm to offer a broad spectrum of engineering services, including oversight, project management, and design of new and existing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, electrical aeronautical, fire protection, and IT building and airfield systems. Arora also provides construction management and facilities maintenance management. Arora’s multidisciplinary approach offers clients comprehensive, cost-effective solutions to their most challenging situations. The firm’s technical staff has both the understanding of and experience in engineering and integration to enable the successful programming, design, and implementation of specialized building systems. From the initial design process, bid services, and cost estimation to construction and ongoing facility maintenance and management, Arora’s team of professionals is equipped to address any problem, and most importantly, to find the right solution. Arora understands the critical nature of responsiveness and quality control. By coupling highly educated and experienced engineers with leading-edge engineering practices and technologies, Arora’s efforts are more streamlined and efficient. This is the perfect complement to the firm’s personal, hands-on approach.
