Engineer, Airfield

About the Role

The WSP Aviation team is seeking an experienced Airfield Civil Engineer within our Indian office. The primary function of this role will be to support the Airfield Principal Engineer. The successful candidate will be among one of the first members of this team and will form a crucial role in its growth and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a Civil Airfield Engineer for airfield civil engineering projects.
• Take ownership in the production of technical designs whilst giving technical leadership and mentorship to more junior engineers.
• Undertake the preparation of technical reports, calculations, drawings and specifications related to the delivery of airfield engineering projects.
• Contribute towards technical design reviews.
• Read and accurately interpret, review, amend and reproduce engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Manage drawing registers and revision control processes.
• Respond to client directions in a professional and customer focused manner and develop and maintain relationships with clients and influential parties.
• Actively participate in the design and take ownership in providing technical input throughout the full design process.
• Effectively and confidently communicate and coordinate designs with team members, industry associates and Clients.
• Identify and support in the management of design risks, issues and Request for Information (RFIs).
• Support the Principal Airfield Civil Engineer by monitoring and contributing to the development of appropriate project controls, including change management, information management and document control.
• Follow the technical quality requirements, address the project brief and meet client deadlines.
• Champion excellent health and safety in design.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Civil engineering experience of working on large, technically complex airport projects from the detailed design and construction support stages.
• Experience working within an engineering team in the delivery of technical aviation projects, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Competent self-discipline with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Experience of international airfield design standards such as ICAO and FAA.
• AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledge and experience of using AviPlan, SkySafe and FAARFIELD is preferable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Sound technical abilities.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in Civil Engineering projects at airports.
• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant qualification is preferable but not essential.
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience is preferable but not essential.