Pavement Engineer (Airport Projects)

Zohorecruit; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a Pavement Engineer specializing in airport projects to lead the design, evaluation and maintenance planning of airside pavements including runways, taxiways and aprons.

You will apply FAA, ICAO and local guidelines, perform structural analysis, conduct Pavement Condition Surveys and NDT testing, and collaborate with civil, geotechnical and airfield teams to ensure compliant, safe infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• Experience in airport airside pavement design and construction (runways, taxiways, aprons).
• Proficiency with pavement design tools such as FAARFIELD, COMFAA, HEADS.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and analysis of airside pavements using FAA, ICAO, and local guidelines.
• Conduct pavement condition surveys and NDT testing.
• Specify materials for subgrade, base and surface layers.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary airport project teams for integrated design.
• Supervise construction and quality control to meet specs.
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations and rehabilitation plans.

Skills

Airport pavement design

Pavement analysis

Structural design

Analytical thinking

Technical reporting

Tools

FAARFIELD

COMFAA

HEADS

Job description

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.

Requirements

Experience 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