Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Lead Engineer

Job description

Leads all Airfield Ground Lighting engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. Provides technical leadership to engineers, designers, consultants, contractors, and specialist vendors. Establishes technical review procedures, design requirements, and delivery standards. Ensures alignment with project objectives, operational requirements, and airport safety standards. Supports engineering planning, resource coordination, and technical governance. Reviews designs, reports, drawings, specifications, calculations, and contractor submissions. Verifies compliance with ICAO Annex 14, FAA standards, client requirements, and airport operational standards. Supports value engineering to improve reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance. Reviews electrical infrastructure including constant current regulators, control systems, cabling networks, and transformers. Coordinates systems with power distribution, civil works, and communications. Ensures proper integration with airport operational facilities. Monitors installation quality and resolves technical issues. Witnesses testing and commissioning, confirming readiness before airport opening. Coordinates with client, airport operator, ATC authorities, consultants, and contractors. Participates in technical workshops, design reviews, and readiness meetings. Prepares engineering reports, assessments, and design recommendations.

Requirements

• Proven experience on major international airport or aviation infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of runway and taxiway lighting systems
• Knowledge of approach lighting systems
• Knowledge of apron lighting infrastructure
• Proficiency in AGL control systems
• Proficiency in airport electrical networks
• Experience supporting design review, construction supervision, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness
• Experience coordinating with airport authorities, contractors, consultants, and specialist AGL suppliers
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Aviation Engineering or related field
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Airport Systems Engineering is an advantage
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Airfield Ground Lighting engineering, design review, installation, and commissioning
• Strong knowledge of airfield lighting design principles and operational requirements

Skills