Lead Airfield Engineer

About TYPSA Aviation TYPSA is an independent engineering and consulting group with more than 50 years of experience in infrastructure, focused on transport and water. Its aviation practice has over 300 airport references across five continents, covering planning, design and construction supervision in every airport discipline. TYPSA’s aviation teams provide: • Airport master planning, demand forecasting and capacity studies • Airfield design: runways, taxiways, aprons, pavements, AGL and NAVAID • Terminal, landside and support-facility planning and design • Design review, technical advisory and construction supervision for airport operators Job Description About the Role TYPSA is expanding its aviation team in Riyadh and is looking for a senior lead in airfield engineering and planning. You will lead planning and engineering for a major international airport, from master plan and capacity studies to airfield design, review and phasing on a live operational environment. You will work closely with the airport operator, GACA, consultants, and contractors. Responsibilities • Lead preparation and updates of the Airport Master Plan and Airport Layout Plan (ALP) • Lead capacity studies for runways, taxiways, aprons, terminals and landside • Lead planning, coordination and review of airfield designs: geometry, pavements, drainage, AGL and NAVAID • Review consultant and contractor submissions against ICAO and GACAR • Plan works phasing and safety on an operating airfield • Coordinate with GACA, government agencies, consultants and contractors • Lead multidisciplinary teams and present recommendations to senior management • Evaluate alternatives and lead value engineering Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Airport Engineering, Aviation Planning or related field • Eligible for Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) registration • Fluent English • Based in or willing to relocate to Riyadh Required Skills • AviPLAN, CAST, AirTop, REDIM, FAArfield, PCR/ACR • Airfield geometry design (runways, taxiways, aprons) • Airfield pavements, grading and drainage • AGL and NAVAID systems • ICAO Annex 14 and aerodrome standards • GACAR 139, ICAO Doc 9157, FAA planning guidance • AutoCAD / Civil 3D • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams Preferred Skills • FAA AC 150 series • Saudi/GCC airport experience and GACA approvals • Projects on operating, multi-terminal airports (phasing under operations) • Client-side design review or technical advisory • Arabic Years of Experience • 15+ years, with substantial airfield engineering experience