Principal Engineer- Aviation

slihrms; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

slihrms is seeking an experienced Senior Aviation Infrastructure Lead to drive planning, design, and delivery of major airport projects in Bengaluru. You will lead airside and landside integration, coordinate utilities, and ensure compliance with ICAO/FAA/EASA/IATA standards across all lifecycle stages.

The role requires deep expertise in airfield and terminal infrastructure, plus strong project management and mentoring capabilities to guide junior engineers and support bids.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in delivering complex aviation and airport infrastructure projects.
• Extensive knowledge of international aviation codes and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design and integration across airside and landside.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design and delivery of complex airport projects across all lifecycle stages.
• Provide technical leadership for airside and landside infrastructure.
• Develop and review airfield layouts and pavement designs.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary utility systems and airport systems.
• Produce design calculations, drawings and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Mentor junior engineers and support bid and proposal activities.

Skills

Airside engineering

Landside engineering

BIM coordination

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Revit

Navisworks

InfraWorks

InfoDrainage

WaterGEMS

Job description

Job Description

Your role

Lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex airport and aviation infrastructure projects across all project lifecycle stages (Feasibility, Concept, Preliminary Design, Detailed Design, Construction Support, and Operational Readiness)

Provide technical leadership for airside and landside infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, aprons, aircraft stands, terminal developments, ground support facilities, airport access roads, utility networks, and supporting infrastructure systems.

Develop and review airfield geometric layouts, airside pavements, grading and drainage systems, ensuring compliance with ICAO, FAA, EASA, IATA, and local aviation authority regulations.

Lead the integration of multidisciplinary utility systems and infrastructure with other airport systems like airfield lighting, navigation aids, fuel systems, security systems, baggage handling interfaces, terminal facilities, and air traffic operations requirements.

Develop hydraulic and hydrological models using industry-standard software (e.g., InfoDrainage, MicroDrainage, SewerGEMS, WaterGEMS), including network analysis, attenuation sizing, runoff estimation, and compliance with allowable discharge criteria and return period requirements.

Manage and coordinate both wet and dry utility interfaces, including power, telecom, gas, district cooling/heating, and water systems, ensuring optimized corridor planning, clash-free routing, and efficient use of utility corridors within constrained urban developments.

Lead utility diversion, protection, and phasing strategies, including assessment of existing assets, preparation of relocation schemes, and coordination with statutory authorities for approvals, shutdown planning, and service continuity.

Produce and review technical deliverables including airfield layouts, design reports, specifications, engineering calculations, construction drawings, procurement documentation, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).

Develop and oversee pavement engineering designs for runways, taxiways, aprons, and service roads, including pavement evaluations, rehabilitation strategies, and lifecycle asset management planning.

Ensure compliance with international aviation standards and best practices, including ICAO Annexes, FAA Advisory Circulars, EASA Regulations, IATA Airport Development Reference Manual (ADRM), and local civil aviation requirements.

Produce and review technical deliverables, including drawings, design reports, utility layouts, longitudinal profiles, hydraulic calculations, specifications, and Bills of Quantities (BoQs), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and coordination across disciplines.

Utilize BIM and Digital Engineering tools (Civil 3D, OpenRoads, Revit, Navisworks, InfraWorks, GIS platforms, Digital Twins) for model-based design, clash detection, quantity take-offs, and multidisciplinary coordination.

Plan and monitor project schedules, resource allocation, and design progress, while managing technical risks, identifying mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with project milestones and commercial targets.

Engage with airport operators, civil aviation authorities, airlines, stakeholders, regulatory agencies, contractors, and developers to obtain approvals, resolve technical issues, and support project delivery.

Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers and designers, including checking of deliverables, supporting skill development in drainage design and modelling, and promoting best practices in engineering design.

Contribute to bid preparation and business development activities by providing technical inputs, design concepts, effort estimation, and risk identification for proposals and tenders.

Develop and strengthen subject matter expertise in specific areas such as stormwater management, utility coordination, or digital design workflows, contributing to continuous improvement, innovation, and standardization within the team.

About you

Strong expertise in airport infrastructure design and multidisciplinary systems integration, with deep knowledge of airside and landside engineering and awareness of aviation safety, operational efficiency, sustainability, resilience, and human factors.

Proven track record of 12+ years in delivering increasingly complex aviation and airport infrastructure projects, including major international airport developments and expansion programs.

Extensive knowledge of international aviation codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks, including ICAO, FAA, EASA, IATA, CAA, and Middle East aviation authority requirements.

Ability to understand airport operational requirements and translate them into practical, safe, and efficient engineering solutions while serving as Technical Leader, Design Reviewer, or Project Director on major aviation programs.

Strong competence in project management activities, including bid preparation, programme and financial reviews, risk awareness, and participation in client presentations, te