Airfield Design Engineer

Role overview

Airfield Design Engineer at AtkinsRéalis

Responsibilities

• Perform airfield pavement design and evaluation for flexible and rigid pavements.
• Evaluate aircraft compatibility and airside operational requirements.
• Develop conceptual, preliminary, and detailed designs for Runways, Taxiways, Aprons and aircraft stands, Rapid exit taxiways, Airside service roads and De-icing and maintenance areas.
• Prepare airfield geometry layouts in accordance with ICAO, FAA, EASA and other applicable standards.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare Design reports, Calculations, Technical specifications, Tender documentation, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Construction drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Aerodrome Design Manual (ADM), FAA Advisory Circulars, EASA Certification Specifications, DGCA and local aviation authority regulations.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in airport planning, airfield design, or aviation infrastructure projects.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Experience in international airport projects is highly desirable.
• Experience working on UK / Middle East / International Airport projects is preferred.

Employment details

• Location: Mumbai [Mahārāshtra] [India]

About the employer

• The Aviation team in AtkinsRéalis is seeking an experienced Airfield Design Engineer at GTC – Mumbai Office.
• About you
• About AtkinsRéalis

Benefits

• Rewards & benefits
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.

Additional role details

• Overview
• The primary function of this role will be to support the Senior Airfield Design Engineer in Aviation projects.
• The Airfield Design Engineer will be responsible in supporting delivering airfield civil engineering design and maintenance projects through various stages of design from feasibility/ option studies to detailed design and onto construction for various clients both in the UK, ME and overseas.
• Your role
• Conduct aircraft movement and apron stand planning analyses.
• Undertake obstacle limitation surface (OLS) and safeguarding assessments.
• Carry out grading, drainage, and earthwork design for airside facilities.
• Conduct airfield capacity and operational assessments.
• Support airport master planning studies and expansion projects.
• Interface with airport operators, airlines, aviation authorities, and stakeholders.
• Support design reviews, value engineering, and constructability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with project quality management systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Airport Engineering.
• Master's degree in Transportation, Aviation, or Airport Planning.
• Strong hands-on experience with Autodesk Civil 3D & AutoCAD.
• Good understanding of Airfield geometric design, Airport master planning, Pavement design (FAA/ICAO methodologies), Airside operational planning, Aircraft stand planning, Obstacle limitation surface analysis, Grading and drainage design, Construction support and design management.
• BIM workflows and data management
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative BIM team.
• Experience with AviPLAN/AutoTURN.
• Experience with Bentley OpenAirport.
• Knowledge of ACC / ProjectWise, Navisworks, and clash detection workflows.
• Exposure to scripting or automation (Dynamo, Lisp, etc.) is a plus.
• Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
• This includes:
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
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• Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
• We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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