Pavement Design Engineer

Company Description

Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021 and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

 

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 8+ 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.