Electrical AGL Engineer

About the role

Join Artelia as an Electrical Engineer focused on Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) and airport power systems. You will design, coordinate and support delivery of runway, taxiway, and apron lighting, as well as MV/LV distribution, substations and control systems, ensuring safety, resilience and energy efficiency for continuous airport operations.

Key responsibilities

• Design complete runway, taxiway and approach lighting systems, including PAPI, signs and obstacle lights, and develop circuit architectures, CCR sizing and vault layouts.
• Design MV/LV distribution networks, substations, standby generators, UPS and apron floodlighting, and coordinate power for PCA, GPU, VDGS and boarding bridges.
• Perform photometric, load, voltage‑drop and short‑circuit studies and design robust AGL Control and Monitoring Systems with cybersecurity and redundancy.
• Drive 3D electrical BIM modeling, participate in federated model reviews and resolve clashes within a Common Data Environment.
• Ensure compliance with ICAO, FAA and IEC standards and create construction phasing and cut‑over plans to maintain 24/7 airfield operations.
• Prepare tender packages, evaluate technical bids, review contractor shop drawings and lead site testing and commissioning (FAT/SAT).
• Utilize AI‑assisted automation tools for option studies and data verification while maintaining professional accountability.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum eight years of electrical design experience, including at least three years on airport AGL projects.
• Proven experience with AGL systems, series circuits, CCRs, ALCMS, airside substations and airport power‑distribution interfaces.
• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 14, FAA AC 150/5340‑5345 series, IEC 61820 series and local regulations.

Required skills

• Electrical and lighting design software: ETAP, DIALux, AGi32.
• Advanced AutoCAD capability.
• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks and Autodesk Construction Cloud / BIM 360 for BIM coordination.
• Experience in technical procurement, vendor review, site inspection, testing and commissioning.