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Experienced Airport Electrical Engineer

Mead & Hunt, Inc
Middleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2026

For over 120 years, Mead & Hunt has been a distinguished leader in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, celebrated for its enduring commitment to core values, focus on people, and innovative solutions. We have continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, our Aviation group is seeking a highly motivated Experienced Airport Electrical Engineer to join our team. This exciting opportunity will be based at any of our national Mead & Hunt offices and will play a crucial role in the planning and design of airport-related projects.

Responsibilities include:

  • Project management, preparing plans and specifications and designing airport lighting and associated controls as well as electrical vaults power sources and controls
  • Designing airport lighting systems and associated controls to FAA standards for airport facilities and buildings
  • Developing probable construction cost estimates for projects
  • Analyzing and preparing reports, specifications, plans, schedules, permits, and designs for airfield lighting and signage projects
  • Mentoring less experienced staff
  • Developing and reviewing probable construction costs
  • Providing construction administration and site visits
  • Working closely with clients, partners and internal staff to achieve on-time and quality deliverables
  • Providing construction administration services and site visits related to electrical systems
  • Assisting with business and fee development, and client communication
  • Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver's license, the ability to pass background check to gain access to airport sites, and monthly travel will be required.

The successful candidate will have the following background:

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in electrical engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
  • At least 8 years of relevant electrical experience

The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:

  • Project management of AIP funded projects
  • Designing electrical systems for airport building, electrical vaults, parking facilities and other general electrical designs at an airport to FAA standards
  • Designing airport lighting systems and associated controls to UFC standards
  • Preparing construction document drawings in AutoCAD
  • Power design and analysis software (EasyPower and/or SKM Power Tools)
  • Lighting calculations software (AGi32)
  • Coordinating the preparation of construction document drawings and specifications
  • Providing construction administration services and site visits related to electrical systems
  • PE license is strongly preferred but not required.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

  • Strong Company Culture
  • Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
  • Employee-Owned Firm
  • Flexible Schedules
  • Diverse Skillsets, One Company
  • Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $135,000 and above - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

 

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