Airside Geometric & Grading Engineer

AECOM; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work options

Job summary

AECOM India Private Limited is seeking a 2-3 years experienced Airside Geometric & Grading Engineer to support planning and detailed design of airport airside infrastructure in Gurgaon. You will contribute to geometric design, grading, and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines on runways, taxiways, aprons and stands.

You will prepare drawings, setting-out plans, and earthwork estimates while ensuring compliance with ICAO, FAA, and project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Experience in airport/airside infrastructure design preferred.
• Strong Civil 3D modelling and drawing production skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake horizontal and vertical geometric design of airport airside infrastructure per ICAO/FAA/DGCA standards.
• Develop grading and level designs for runways, taxiways, aprons and stands.
• Prepare design drawings, cross-sections, and related earthwork quantities.
• Coordinate with pavement, drainage, utilities and other disciplines; review survey data.
• Assist in preparing design reports, specifications and BOQs; perform design checks.

Skills

Civil engineering fundamentals

Civil 3D modelling

Geometric design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Business Line: Transportation
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Operating Group: International
• Primary Location: IN - Gurgaon - 3rd floor, DLF Cyber

Company Description

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Job Description

Role:

We are seeking a 2-3 years experienced Airside Geometric & Grading Engineer to support the planning and detailed design of airport airside infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, aprons, rapid exit taxiways, holding bays, aircraft stands and associated airside pavements.

The candidate will be responsible for carrying out geometric design, grading and levels development, preparation of design drawings and coordination with pavement, drainage, utilities, electrical and other airport engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake horizontal and vertical geometric design of airport airside infrastructure in accordance with applicable ICAO, FAA, DGCA and project-specific requirements.
• Develop grading and level designs for:
  • Runways and runway strips
  • Taxiways and taxiway intersections
  • Rapid Exit Taxiways (RET)
  • Aprons and aircraft stands
  • Holding bays and link taxiways
  • Service roads and other airside infrastructure
• Prepare and review longitudinal profiles, cross-sections, grading plans and setting-out drawings.
• Aircraft operational requirements
• Longitudinal and transverse slopes
• Sight-distance requirements
• Existing ground conditions
• Tie-in with existing airside facilities
• Prepare earthwork quantities and cut-and-fill calculations and assist in optimizing grading to minimize earthworks.
• Develop and maintain Civil 3D surfaces, alignments, profiles, corridors and grading models.
• Coordinate airside grading with stormwater drainage, pavement, utilities, AGL, navigational aids and other infrastructure.
• Review topographical survey data and identify discrepancies, constraints and interface issues affecting the design.
• Assist in preparation of detailed design drawings, GFC drawings, design reports, technical specifications and BOQs.
• Carry out design checks against applicable airport geometric design standards.
• Support senior engineers in airport master planning, feasibility studies and detailed engineering design.
• Participate in interdisciplinary coordination and resolve design interfaces with other engineering disciplines.
• Assist in responding to technical queries from clients, contractors and site teams.
• Review drawings and models prepared by junior team members / CAD technicians, where required.

Software Skills:

• AutoCAD
• MS Excel

Qualifications

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university/institution.

Experience:

• 2-3 years of relevant experience in civil infrastructure design.
• Experience in airport / airside infrastructure design will be preferred.
• Candidates with strong experience in highway geometric design and Civil 3D, and an interest in transitioning to airport engineering, may also be considered.

Additional Information

Desired Competencies:

• Good understanding of civil engineering fundamentals and geometric design principles.
• Strong Civil 3D modelling and drawing production skills.
• Ability to interpret survey data and develop practical grading solutions.
• Good analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Attention to detail and ability to perform independent design checks.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary design environment.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Willingness to learn airport-specific design standards and practices.
• Ability to manage assigned deliverables within agreed timelines

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options,well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• and employee stock purchase plan

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