Electrical Engineer - Aviation

Parsons Transportation Group

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SA - Riyadh Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 20, 2026 Last posted April 20, 2026
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electrical Engineer - Aviation to join our team!

The Electrical Engineer supports the planning, design coordination, and delivery of electrical infrastructure for airport and airfield projects. The role ensures electrical systems are compliant with aviation standards and support safe, reliable airport operations.

What You'll Be Doing;

  • Support electrical engineering activities across airport and airfield infrastructure projects.
  • Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure proper design and installation of electrical systems.
  • Monitor electrical works progress and provide technical support during construction.
  • Review and coordinate electrical systems including; Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL), Runway and Taxiway Lighting Systems, Approach Lighting Systems, Airfield Electrical Vaults, Power Distribution Systems (MV/LV), Backup Power Systems (Generators), UPS Systems, Substations and Transformers, Lighting Systems (terminal, landside, airside), Earthing and Lightning Protection, Electrical systems for navigational aids (coordination)
  • Review electrical design drawings, specifications, calculations, and shop drawings.
  • Ensure integration with civil, mechanical, and ICT systems.
  • Verify compliance with international airport design standards.
  • Monitor installation works and ensure compliance with design specifications.
  • Review contractor method statements and inspection test plans.
  • Participate in inspections and site audits.
  • Support testing and commissioning of electrical systems.
  • Participate in energization and operational readiness activities.
  • Ensure proper documentation for handover.
  • Coordinate with airport operator, aviation authorities, design consultants, and contractors.
  • Participate in technical meetings and project coordination workshops.
  • Ensure electrical systems comply with; ICAO standards, FAA / EASA airfield lighting guidelines, IATA recommendations, IEC / IEEE electrical standards, Local authority regulations

What Required Skills You'll Bring;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 8 years of electrical engineering experience.
  • Experience in airport infrastructure or large infrastructure projects.
  • Experience with airfield lighting systems preferred.
  • Electrical power systems design and coordination
  • Airfield Ground Lighting knowledge
  • Electrical design review
  • Construction supervision
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Understanding of aviation infrastructure standards

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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About this role

Summary

Designs, reviews, and supervises electrical systems for airport infrastructure projects.

Job title

Electrical Engineer - Aviation

Experience level

8+ years

Industry

aviation

Location requirements

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

electrical engineeringairfield lightingpower systems designconstruction supervisionstakeholder coordination

Preferred skills

airfield lighting systems

Specializations

airportsairfield lightingelectrical systemspower distributionnavigation aids
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia

On-site City