Principal Engineer - Airfield

Role summary

The WSP Aviation team is seeking an experienced Airfield Engineer in our Indian office. Due to recent successes the team is growing and offers excellent opportunities for the right candidate seeking new and exciting opportunities. The successful candidate will form part of an existing wider team of 17 engineers and project managers to deliver airfield civil engineering design and maintenance projects through various stages of design from feasibility / option studies to detailed design and onto construction for a number of clients both in the UK and overseas.

CORE Functions

The candidate will be required to:

• Acting as the engineer for airfield civil engineering projects.
• Actively participating in the design and providing input to the design team throughout the design process.
• Providing a originator/checker role for technical work to meet WSPs quality management requirements.
• Acting as a role model for junior team members within the Airfield Engineering team.
• Knowledge health and safety in design.
• Implement the technical quality requirements, address the project brief and meet client deadlines.

Qualifications and work experience

The current team is diverse and well respected across the industry therefore the candidate is required to have sound technical abilities to help enhance and grow the team.

The successful candidate will be knowledgeable and experienced in Civil Engineering projects at airports and preferably have a degree in Civil Engineering.

Minimum Requirements

• Design experience at airports.
• Knowledge of airfield engineering and experience of working on airport projects from concept through to detailed design and construction support.
• Experience of international airfield design standards such as ICAO
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with design software packages such as AutoCAD, Civils 3D, AviPlan
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent relevant qualification
• Chartered or Incorporated Status (MICE, MCIHT or equivalent) or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Knowledge and understanding of construction contracts such as NEC