Principal Designer- Cad - Aviation

Ramboll; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Investment in your development

Leaders you can count on

Be valued for the unique person you is

Job summary

Ramboll India is recruiting a Civil CAD Designer (Aviation) to develop and manage 2D/3D design models and drawings for aviation projects. You will work with senior engineers and stakeholders to translate concepts into precise technical packages for runways, taxiways, and airfield utilities.

The role emphasizes collaboration within Ramboll’s Aviation team in India and requires a detail‑oriented mindset, strong communication, and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Drafting Technology, or related discipline.
• 6+ years of experience in CAD production for civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in aviation/airport projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Development and review of 2D and 3D construction drawings.
• Assist drafting design efforts for military and commercial airfields including earthwork, pavements, and drainage.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians in the discipline group.
• Provide support in the overall management of construction drawings for projects.
• Communicate effectively across teams to handle shifting project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Bachelors in civil engineering/drafting technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Company Description

About Ramboll

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a foundation-owned people company. We have more than 18,000 experts working across our global operations in 35 countries. Our experts are leaders in their fields, developing and delivering innovative solutions in diverse markets including Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, and Management Consulting. We invite you to contribute to a more sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering company. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we together shape the societies of tomorrow.

Ramboll in India

Ramboll has more than 1,000 experts working across five offices in India applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions in markets as diverse as Buildings, Transport, Planning & Urban Design, Water, Environment & Health and Energy. Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company. We invite you to contribute to a sustainable future working in an open, collaborative, and empowering culture.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly detailed and technically skilled Civil CAD Designer (Aviation) to join our aviation engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in the development, modification, and management of complex 2D and 3D civil engineering design models and construction drawings for commercial, military, and general aviation airports. You will collaborate closely with senior aviation engineers, project managers, and airport stakeholders to translate design concepts into precise technical packages for runways, taxiways, aprons, drainage systems, and airfield utilities.

You will join our Aviation department

As our new CAD Designer, Civil, you will work with the team to deliver work in close collaboration with Ramboll colleagues based across the business. You will be part of the Aviation team in India. You will work as part of a lively team, filled with people who are really excited about creating the solutions for the future. Our team is vibrant, innovative, international, and supportive. You will collaborate with your colleagues to play a critical role in defining and delivering projects. Based on a strong future pipeline of work we are now looking to expand the team. The role requires an inquisitive mind, capable of developing innovative and sustainable outcomes to support our clients.

Your key tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Development and review of 2D and 3D construction drawings
• Work under the supervision of senior staff to assist drafting design efforts for military and commercial airfields including, but not limited to, such disciplines as earthwork, pavements, and drainage
• Work closely on project assignments with those of other engineers and technicians in his/her discipline group
• Provide support in the overall management of construction drawings for projects
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams and handle shifting project deadlines in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Drafting Technology, or related discipline
• 6+ years of experience in CAD production for civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience in aviation/airport projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and relevant BIM tools, working knowledge of MicroStation preferred.
• Knowledge of airport design standards, civil engineering drawing practices, and construction documentation.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.

Additional Information

Welcome to our Transport division

Ramboll is a global transportation consultancy and we work on some of the biggest and most innovative infrastructure projects in the world. We are close to 3,000 bright minds working within Transport worldwide, creating practical, sustainable and economic solutions for national transport authorities, private contractors and municipalities alike.

Personal qualities that will help you succeed in this role include

• The ability to build relationships and trust, so your business colleagues see you as their partner, focusing on creating value for the business.
• The ability to understand and navigate a complex, relationship‑based matrix organization to achieve key objectives.
• Being able to adopt a team‑oriented approach to solving problems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company

We offer

• A challenging and interesting workday characterized by continuous learning, in an environment where you have many to spar with and learn from.
• Opportunity to work with varied work tasks, across the organization.
• Opportunity to develop and influence your own area of responsibility.

We invite diversity in all its forms and encourage applicants from all groups to apply.

Work at the heart of sustainable change with Ramboll

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll employs more than 18,000 people globally across 35 countries. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Water, Environment & Health, Energy, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape. Combining local experience with global knowledge, we help shape the societies of tomorrow.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [e-mail] with such requests.