Lead Airside Design Engineer for Airports

COWI; Województwo pomorskie; On-site; PLN 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

COWI is seeking an Airside design engineer in Poland to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of airside facilities for airports and aviation projects. You will develop designs, prepare technical documents, and work with multidisciplinary global teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role involves modeling airside geometry, conducting design reports, and coordinating with international standards, client presentations, and project decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering, airport engineering or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and designing airside infrastructure components (runways, taxiways, aprons).
• Developing, modelling and preparing designs for Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) per ICAO standards.
• Preparing design reports, calculations, specifications, and client presentations.
• Developing airside geometry, grading models, and construction documentation per aviation regulations.
• Coordinating with global multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, sustainable design solutions.
• Ensuring deliverables meet quality standards, client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the aviation design team.
• Leading pavement design tasks and coordinating with airside geometry, drainage, and other airport disciplines.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multicultural teamwork

BIM/digital engineering

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MicroStation

FAARFIELD

Aviplan

Novapoint

Job description

COWI is seeking an Airside design engineer in Poland to contribute to planning, design, and delivery of airside facilities for airports and aviation projects. You will develop designs, prepare technical documents, and work with multidisciplinary global teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role involves modeling airside geometry, conducting design reports, and coordinating with international standards, client presentations, and project decisions.