Pavement Engineer (Airport Projects)

Business Umbrella; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Business Umbrella is seeking a Pavement Engineer specializing in airport projects to ensure safe and compliant airside pavement systems. Responsibilities include design evaluation, material selection, and project coordination with teams. Required expertise encompasses airport pavement design experience and proficiency in relevant software tools like FAARFIELD and COMFAA. Join us to contribute to crucial aviation infrastructure in Dubai.

Qualifications

• Experience in airport airside pavement design and construction.
• Proficiency in pavement design software.
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design and analysis of flexible and rigid pavements.
• Conduct pavement condition surveys and load-bearing capacity assessments.
• Monitor construction and ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Pavement Engineering

Analytical Thinking

Project Coordination

Tools

FAARFIELD

COMFAA

HEADS

Job description

Role Summary:

A Pavement Engineer specializing in airport projects is responsible for the design evaluation and maintenance planning of airside pavements such as runways taxiways and aprons. The role ensures that pavement systems meet operational safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Analysis: Perform structural design and analysis of flexible and rigid pavements using FAA ICAO and local authority guidelines.
  

• Pavement Evaluation: Conduct pavement condition surveys non-destructive testing (NDT) and load-bearing capacity assessments (e.g. PCN calculations).
  

• Material Selection: Specify appropriate materials for subgrade base and surface layers to meet performance and durability requirements.
  

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with civil geotechnical and airfield lighting teams to ensure integrated airside infrastructure design.
  

• Construction Supervision: Monitor pavement construction testing and quality control to ensure compliance with design specifications.
  

• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare technical reports design calculations and maintenance plans including rehabilitation and overlay strategies.
  

RequirementsExperience Requirements:

• Experience in airport airside pavement design and construction (runways taxiways aprons).
  

• Proficiency in software like FAARFIELD COMFAA HEADS or similar pavement design tools.
  

• Familiarity with ICAO Annex 14 FAA Advisory Circulars and ASTM/AASHTO standards.
  

Key Skills:

• Strong foundation in pavement engineering and materials science
  

• Experience with heavy-duty pavement load design (aircraft loads)
  

• Analytical thinking and technical reporting
  

• Coordination with multidisciplinary airport project teams