Avia NG Airport Consultants represents the NextGen in airport consulting and brings together a unique team of experienced engineers, project managers, technologists and pilots that share a passion for airports and aviation. This passion motivates and drives us to deliver timely, high quality and innovative services to our clients and business partners. We are currently seeking a client-oriented Senior Airport Electrical Engineer to join our Airfield Electrical Engineering Team.

As awesome as we are, we also make sure you’re well compensated and rewarded for your performance. Hybrid work policy and flexible hours This role is a permanent full time position in our Western region.

The Senior Airport Electrical

Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for the planning, design, delivery, and quality oversight of electrical engineering projects within airport environments. This role provides advanced technical expertise across airport electrical infrastructure, including airfield lighting systems, electrical distribution systems, facility electrical systems, standby power, and airport support facilities. Working closely with clients, project managers, contractors, airport operators, and multidisciplinary design teams, this position supports the successful delivery of complex airport infrastructure projects from concept through construction and commissioning.

The role also contributes significantly to business development, proposal preparation, client relationship management, mentoring junior staff, and advancing Avia NG's technical excellence in airport engineering.

Technical

Leadership & Design

Lead the design and delivery of airport electrical infrastructure projects.

Provide senior engineering expertise for: Airport electrical distribution systems

Airport buildings and terminal facilities

Site electrical installations and controls

Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, technical reports, and construction documentation.





Review engineering deliverables for quality, constructability, safety, and operational effectiveness.

Participate in site investigations, field reviews, commissioning activities, and condition assessments.

Project

Delivery

Manage multiple projects while maintaining budget, schedule, and quality objectives.

Support project planning and risk management.

Coordinate with civil, structural, mechanical, and architectural disciplines.

Provide technical guidance during construction and contract administration phases.

Review contractor submissions, RFIs, change requests, and shop drawings.

Assist project managers in identifying and mitigating project risks. Lead and support proposal development efforts for airport infrastructure projects.

Prepare technical approaches, work plans, scopes, schedules, and fee estimates.

Provide technical mentorship to engineers, EITs, technologists, and designers.

Review and guide engineering work completed by junior staff.

Support knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives within the electrical practice. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.

Minimum 10 years of progressive electrical engineering experience.

Demonstrated experience in airport, aviation, transportation, municipal, or large infrastructure projects. Airport electrical distribution systems

Building electrical systems

Proven experience preparing technical proposals and supporting business development activities.

Technical

Knowledge

Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

Airport electrical systems and operations

Electrical distribution and power systems

Airport terminal and support building electrical systems

Electrical design software and AutoCAD-based platforms

Construction administration and ORAT/commissioning practices Technical leadership

Engineering judgment and problem solving

Proposal writing and business development

Project planning and execution

Communication and report writing

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📌 Senior Airport Electrical Engineer, Airfield Electrical Engineering (Calgary)
🏢 Avia NG Airport Consultants
📍 Calgary