Intermediate Pavement Engineer - Airport Runways, Taxiways and Aprons

About the role

AECOM is seeking an Airside Civil / Intermediate Pavement Engineer for an airport project, based on site in Mississauga. This is a newly created position focused on civil design and construction of airport runways, taxiways and aprons, with expert advice through planning, design and delivery while ensuring compliance with codes, standards and technical requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Review designs, submittals and testing procedures, and conduct Facility Alteration Permit (FAP) compliance reviews for renovations, alterations, maintenance and new construction.
• Evaluate contractor technical proposals and recommend alternatives aligned with project requirements.
• Coordinate civil and structural engineering components, set technical goals and performance targets, and integrate with architectural and other engineering disciplines.
• Monitor design inputs during construction, including RFIs, shop drawings, material and mock-up approvals and punch lists.
• Prepare management-level progress reports and briefings on structural design status, key issues and opportunities.

Required profile

• University degree in Civil Engineering with at least 4 years of experience in civil/site development, construction or airport engineering, applying engineering principles to airfield pavement structural design.
• Preferred: over 7 years of experience in civil, site development, construction and airport engineering, with a strong focus on airfield pavement design.
• Preferred: relevant professional designation; solid understanding of traffic, geotechnical and municipal engineering; hands-on experience with Canadian aerodrome standards (TP312 4th and 5th editions) and international standards such as ICAO and FAA.
• Preferred: knowledge of asset management principles for structural systems and strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Required skills

• CSA design codes and standards, including civil construction materials and methods.
• Engineering design software: MicroStation CAD, Bentley InRoads/OpenRoads Designer, AviPLAN, AutoTURN, Bluebeam and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Geometric design standards for Ontario highways and experience designing and building transportation infrastructure.

The role requires on-site work five days a week. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM offers benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and an employee stock purchase plan.