ASSYSTEM

Engineering services for design, construction, commissioning

Pavement Design Engineer

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A B.Tech or M.Tech in Civil Engineering is required.
A minimum of 10 years of pavement design experience is required.
Experience with airport or airfield pavement projects is preferred.
Exposure to runway, taxiway, and apron design is required.
Exposure to international codes, including FAA and ICAO, is required.
A strong understanding of pavement materials, load analysis, and design standards is required.
Proficiency in pavement design software, Microsoft Excel, and AutoCAD is required.
Strong report-writing and coordination skills are required.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and evaluate airfield pavements, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated infrastructure, ensuring compliance with international and national aviation standards.
Design flexible and rigid pavements for runways, taxiways, and aprons.
Perform pavement design using FAA, ICAO, and DGCA guidelines.
Conduct pavement thickness design, overlay design, and rehabilitation planning.
Analyze aircraft traffic loading and frequency, and subgrade characteristics.
Use FAARFIELD, COMFAA, and AASHTO methods for pavement design.
Review geotechnical reports and integrate their inputs into pavement design.
Prepare design reports, technical notes, drawings, and bills of quantities.
Coordinate with structural and geotechnical teams and airport planners.
Provide technical support during construction and execution.
Conduct site investigations and coordinate field testing to validate design assumptions and subgrade conditions.
Perform quality assurance reviews and verify compliance with design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Develop cost estimates and budget recommendations for pavement design and rehabilitation projects.
Evaluate sustainability and environmental considerations in pavement design, including material selection and lifecycle assessment.
Prepare maintenance and performance-monitoring recommendations to optimize long-term pavement durability.
Communicate design findings and recommendations to stakeholders through technical presentations and documentation.

Desired Qualifications

A specialization in Transportation Engineering or Pavement Engineering is preferred.

Job Description

Role Overview

The Pavement Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, and evaluation of airfield pavements, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and associated infrastructure, ensuring compliance with international and national aviation standards.

Key Responsibilities

Design of flexible and rigid pavements for:
- Runways
- Taxiways
- Aprons
Perform pavement design using:
- FAA / ICAO / DGCA guidelines
Conduct:
- Pavement thickness design
- Overlay design
- Rehabilitation strategies
Analyze:
- Traffic loading (aircraft mix & frequency)
- Subgrade characteristics
Use software/tools such as:
- FAARFIELD
- COMFAA
- AASHTO methods
Review geotechnical reports and integrate inputs into pavement design
Prepare:
- Design reports
- Technical notes
- Drawings & BOQs
Coordinate with:
- Structural / Geotechnical / Airport planners
Provide technical support during:
- Construction & execution phase
Conduct site investigations and coordinate field testing activities to validate design assumptions and subgrade conditions
Perform quality assurance reviews and verify compliance with design standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements
Develop cost estimates and budget recommendations for pavement design and rehabilitation projects
Evaluate sustainability and environmental considerations in pavement design, including material selection and lifecycle assessment
Prepare maintenance and performance monitoring recommendations to optimize long-term pavement durability
Communicate design findings and recommendations to stakeholders through technical presentations and documentation

Qualifications

Qualification

B.Tech / M.Tech in Civil Engineering
Specialization in Transportation / Pavement Engineering preferred

Experience Requirement

Minimum 10+ years in pavement design
Experience in airport / airfield pavement projects preferred
Exposure to:
- Runway / taxiway / apron design
- International codes (FAA / ICAO)

Additional Information

Key Skills

Strong understanding of:
- Pavement materials
- Load analysis
- Design standards
Proficiency in:
- Pavement design software
- MS Excel / AutoCAD
Good report writing and coordination skills

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.

About the Company

ASSYSTEM

Engineering services for design, construction, commissioning

Assystem provides engineering services for complex projects, covering design, construction, supervision, commissioning, and operation, with a strong focus on the nuclear and energy sectors. Its approach combines multidisciplinary engineering teams and project-management capabilities to move projects from initial concept through to operation. The company differentiates itself through a long track record, strategic acquisitions (including Alphatem in 1995 and Mactech Energy Group in 2025) and an early public offering in 2013, which have expanded its capabilities and market reach in the energy and nuclear fields. Its goal is to be a leading, reliable partner for clients by delivering end-to-end engineering services and helping them meet safety, performance, and regulatory requirements across the project lifecycle.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1966

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