Road Engineer

Artelia Middle-East; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Artelia Middle-East is seeking an experienced Pavement/Road Engineer to design, evaluate and support airfield pavements, heavy-duty apron/stand pavements, landside roads and pavement management.

You will combine structural and geometric design with geotechnical interpretation, condition assessment and lifecycle planning to deliver safe, durable and cost-effective infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering; master’s in pavement/geotechnical field advantageous.
• Minimum eight years of civil-engineering design experience, with airfield-pavement design/evaluation.
• Hands-on capability with FAARFIELD, COMFAA, BAKFAA, ELMOD, MicroPAVER, PAVEAIR or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of pavement mechanics, geotechnical engineering, materials, aircraft loading, ACR/PCR classifications and QC.
• Experience in road geometric design using Civil 3D/OpenRoads; swept-path tools like AutoTURN/AviPLAN are advantageous.
• Advanced AutoCAD and Civil 3D; BIM coordination, GIS, and CD Environment workflows understood.
• Competent in AI-assisted engineering workflows, validation, data protection and documenting assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Advanced design & analysis of flexible, rigid and composite airfield pavements using industry tools.
• Geotechnical investigations planning and interpretation; define material performance requirements.
• Lifecycle management, APMS development and proactive rehab strategies within tight possession windows.
• Design airport access roads and parking layouts using Civil 3D; ensure drainage and utilities integration.
• Review contractor designs, lead site inspections and ensure high quality control.
• Leverage AI-assisted analytics to speed option studies and improve reporting accuracy.

Skills

Pavement design

Geotechnical engineering

Airfield pavements

Lifecycle management

AI-assisted engineering

Construction quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in pavement/highway or geotechnical engineering (advantage)

Tools

FAARFIELD

COMFAA

BAKFAA

ELMOD

MicroPAVER

PAVEAIR

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

AutoTURN

AviPLAN

BIM coordination

GIS

Common Data Environment workflows

Job description

WHY ARTELIA?

Join Artelia, an international engineering, consulting and project management group delivering complex and sustainable projects across infrastructure, buildings, mobility, water and energy.

In the Middle East, you’ll join a multicultural and growing environment where you can take ownership and make a visible impact.

THE ROLE

An experienced Pavement / Road Engineer is responsible for designing, evaluating and support delivery of flexible and rigid airfield pavements, heavy-duty apron and stand pavements, landside roads and pavement-management solutions. The role combines structural and geometric design, geotechnical interpretation, condition assessment, lifecycle planning, construction support and multidisciplinary coordination to deliver safe, durable, maintainable and cost-effective infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced Design & Analysis: Design and evaluate flexible, rigid, and composite airfield pavements. Utilize industry-standard tools (FAARFIELD, COMFAA) to establish traffic forecasts, determine ACR/PCR classifications, and analyze overload implications.
• Geotechnical & Condition Assessment: Plan and interpret geotechnical investigations (CBR, FWD/HWD, PCI) and define strict material performance requirements for asphalt, concrete, and stabilized materials.
• Lifecycle Management & Rehab: Develop smart Airfield Pavement Management Systems (APMS). Create proactive maintenance, overlay, and reconstruction strategies tailored to tight operational possession windows.
• Landside & Geometric Design: Design airport access roads, circulation layouts, and parking interfaces using Civil 3D, ensuring seamless integration with drainage, utilities, and lighting.
• Construction Quality & Delivery: Review contractor mix designs, method statements, and trial sections. Lead site inspections and forensic defect investigations to ensure elite quality control.
• Digital & AI Innovation: Leverage approved AI-assisted automation and data analytics tools to optimize option studies, speed up calculations, and streamline technical reporting, while maintaining total professional accountability for deliverables.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from a recognised institution; a master’s degree in pavement, highway or geotechnical engineering is advantageous.
• Minimum eight years of relevant civil-engineering design experience, including demonstrable airfield-pavement design or evaluation experience.
• Hands-on capability in pavement tools such as FAARFIELD, COMFAA, BAKFAA, ELMOD, MicroPAVER, PAVEAIR or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of pavement mechanics, geotechnical engineering, materials, aircraft loading, ACR/PCR classification and construction-quality requirements.
• Experience in road geometric design using Civil 3D, OpenRoads or equivalent; AutoTURN, AviPLAN or similar swept-path tools are advantageous.
• Advanced AutoCAD and Civil 3D capability and working knowledge of BIM coordination, GIS and Common Data Environment workflows.
• Competence in AI-assisted engineering workflows, output validation, data-protection awareness and documentation of assumptions.