Senior Aeronautical Ground Lighting Engineer

at  Mott MacDonald

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.

We are looking for an AGL Engineer with 3-5 years professional experience to join our aviation team, based in the UK. We are particularly looking for an Engineer with experience of working in AGL design but with the flexibility to also undertake other aspects of Airfield Design. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team, actively participating in the delivery of airport engineering assignments across the world and for a large variety of airports and clients. The main responsibility for this role will be to contribute towards the design of the AGL elements of Airfield Engineering projects, covering AGL and Movement Area Guidance (MAG) signage layouts, pit and duct design, cabling design, approach lighting design, PAPI design (including siting calculations), High Mast Lighting (HML) design including all cable sizing – all in accordance with appropriate design standards.
The aviation team takes great pride in its diverse workforce – in fact we feel that cultural and personal diversity is one of the key strengths of our team. Mott MacDonald is an equal opportunity employer, and we do value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate, and we take positive steps to create an inclusive culture.
Our aviation team consists of planners, engineers, project managers and analysts with over 20 different nationalities, working together to deliver world-class airport consultancy services to our clients. We provide planning, engineering and analytical services for all sizes of airports: ranging from small regional facilities to some of the biggest and best airports in the world, including London Heathrow, Hong Kong International Airport, Singapore Changi and New York JFK. As one of the world’s most experienced aviation consultancies, our client portfolio includes airports, governments, civil aviation authorities, airport companies, equity investors and providers of debt finance.
Our mission is to always connect globally, seek and open opportunities for clients and continue supporting the future growth of our aviation sector. As such, it is not uncommon that during your time with Mott MacDonald you may be required to travel overseas or be seconded to another office for project related work.

As part of your role, you are likely to get involved with the following tasks:

• Support Senior and Principal Airfield Engineers in their development of Airfield designs for airports in the UK and around the world;
• Prepare AGL and MAG designs
• Understand pertinent design standards across both Civil and Military domains and evolution and updates of the same
• Analyse existing baseline, survey and as built information
• Undertake design of AGL and MAG for Runways, Taxiways, Aprons, service roads, etc.
• Assist in the production of Civil 3D Design of AGL and MAG related assets for airfield projects
• Help to coordinate AGL designs with other disciplines including pavement engineering, structural engineering, etc.
• Undertake the production of adequate specifications for AGL, MAG and HML works
• Support in the development of feasible, logical and efficient work phasing proposals to carry out the construction works
• Undertake electrical works design and design reviews covering all stages of design
• Assist in the engagement, oversight and collaborative management of subconsultants
• Assist in the preparation of tender documentation and in the support of clients during procurement processes for Airfield AGL, MAG and HML Works
• Assist in the preparation of methodologies, design proposals, resources estimation, etc. for preparation of bids
• Possible line management duties
• Undertake visits to Airfields in the UK and overseas in the monitoring of construction works and in the production of reports on progress

We are looking for a flexible and motivated professional with a genuine passion for the aviation industry and a desire to make a difference in the world, with a special appreciation for sustainability.

To apply for this position, you must have the following:

• A degree in electrical engineering or a degree that includes elements of Electrical Engineering.
• The right to work in UK .
• Fluency in English – knowledge of other languages will be valued as an advantage.
• Demonstrable professional experience in AGL, MAG and HML Design

We are looking for candidates with the following characteristics:

• Proactiveness and eagerness to learn.
• Positive spirit to embrace teamwork as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a diverse range of projects.
• Methodical approach to problem solving and critical thinking.
• Ability to use your initiative to undertake tasks efficiently and independently.
• Ability to work under a flexible (agile) working arrangement both in office and remotely.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail, being able to produce accurate technical drawings and professional reports.
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel (Power BI desirable).
• Competent in the use of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Other software including AviPlan, Infraworks, Navisworks, Revit and/or 3D visualisation tools will be favourably considered