Airport Infrastructure Design Engineer

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Role Overview

The Airport Infrastructure Design Engineer is responsible for the detailed design of airfield and landside infrastructure including runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, roads, and parking facilities . The role focuses on geometric design, grading, earthworks, signing & marking, simulation, and BIM integration to produce accurate and standards-compliant design packages. The engineer ensures effective coordination with other engineering disciplines (drainage, utilities, fueling) to deliver optimized and safe designs.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Engineering

• Prepare detailed geometric designs for runways, taxiways, aprons, stands, airside roads, access roads, and parking layouts.
• Develop grading plans, cut-and-fill calculations, and earthworks balance for airside and landside areas.
• Produce Design drawings and BoQs (Bills of Quantities) extracted from BIM models
• Design airfield and landside signing & marking layouts in accordance with standards( ICAO/FAA/local standards)
• Support stand and gate design optimization , ensuring safe aircraft operations and adequate integration of fueling pits, ground power, pre-conditioned air (PCA), and GSE routes.

Simulation & Modeling

• Use AviPLAN for aircraft movement simulation, apron/stand clearance checks, and taxiway layout validation.
• Conduct GSE (Ground Support Equipment) simulations to optimize apron operations and gate service layouts.
• Apply BIM tools (Navisworks, Civil 3D) for 3D coordination, clash detection, and multi-discipline integration.

Codes, Standards & Compliance

• Apply international aviation and roads design standards and codes (ICAO, FAA, EASA, IATA, AASHTO…) directly in the design process.
• Ensure compliance with safety areas, separation distances, obstacle clearance, and marking/signing requirements.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or equivalent.
• Specialized training in airport/transportation design software is an asset.

Experience

• 4 plus years of experience in airport or transportation infrastructure design .
• Proven track record in geometric design of airside (runways, taxiways, aprons, stands) and landside (roads, parking) infrastructure .
• Experience with signing & marking design , grading, BoQ preparation, and simulation.
• Strong background in multidisciplinary coordination with drainage, utilities, and fueling systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, AviPLAN, BIM (Navisworks), AutoTURN
• Strong knowledge of international aviation and road design standards ( ICAO, FAA, EASA, IATA, and AASHTO design standards )
• Ability to apply codes and standards directly in design solutions .
• Solid understanding of aircraft operational envelopes, turning radii, and clearance requirements .
• Strong analytical, documentation, and coordination skills.