Airport Engineer (EOI)

Surbana Jurong; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Airport Engineer to join their team in Riyadh. This pivotal role involves leading the design and technical aspects of complex aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with international standards, and driving innovation in airport engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality solutions. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the aviation sector and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 8+ years in airport engineering with strong design and project management skills.
• Expertise in ICAO and FAA regulations, with a focus on compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical aspects of airport infrastructure projects.
• Ensure compliance with international airport design standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Airport Planning or related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

AviPlan

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

About Us:

Surbana Jurong Group is a global urban, infrastructure, and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of expertise. Headquartered in Singapore, our team of 16,000 professionals operates across 120+ offices worldwide. We specialize in delivering sustainable solutions across sectors such as transportation, water, healthcare, and renewables.

Position Purpose:

We are seeking an experienced Airport Engineer to join our team in Riyadh, supporting the delivery of complex aviation infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring engineering excellence and stakeholder satisfaction while adhering to industry regulations and best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage the design and technical aspects of airport infrastructure projects.
2. Ensure compliance with international airport design standards and regulations, including ICAO and FAA.
3. Conduct geometric design for airside and landside areas, utilities, and obstacle limitation surface (OLS) studies.
4. Provide technical guidance and support to multidisciplinary project teams.
5. Engage effectively with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
6. Drive innovation and sustainability within airport engineering projects.

Experience & Qualifications:

Experience:

1. Minimum of 8 years of experience in airport engineering, with expertise in design and technical project management.
2. Proven experience in managing complex, multi-disciplinary airport infrastructure projects.
3. Strong knowledge of airport planning, design, and construction, including airfield pavements, drainage, utilities, and terminal infrastructure.
4. Familiarity with ICAO and FAA regulations; knowledge of GACAR is an advantage.

Skills/Knowledge:

1. Strong leadership and team management abilities.
2. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills under pressure.
3. Effective stakeholder and client management skills, with the ability to build long-term relationships.
4. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
5. Proficiency in AviPlan, AutoCAD, and AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Education:

1. Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering.
2. A Master’s degree in Airport Planning, Engineering, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
3. Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) status is required.
4. Membership in relevant professional bodies is an advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resumes to [e-mail] with "Airport Engineer – Riyadh" as the subject line.

Surbana Jurong is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal-opportunity employer. Visit our careers page to learn more about us: Careers - SJ

Note: All recruitment activities go through our resourcing function. This role does not require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!