Airport Structural Design Engineer

Role Overview

Airport Structural Design Engineer at HILL International. This is a senior-level structural engineering role focused on large-scale airport and infrastructure projects operating under Project Management Consultant (PMC) delivery frameworks.

Role Purpose

Lead structural design review, analysis, and coordination activities for complex airport infrastructure projects. Ensure all structural systems comply with AASHTO LRFD standards, international codes, and client requirements while providing technical leadership across multidisciplinary teams and contractor/consultant deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Design Review & Validation

• Review and validate structural and bridge design calculations, drawings, and technical submissions prepared by consultants and contractors in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Specifications and applicable codes.
• Conduct structural analysis and design assessments for reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, structural steel, masonry, and other structural systems subjected to static and dynamic loading conditions.
• Review bridge construction methodologies, shop drawings, material submittals, engineering computations, quantity take-offs, and cost estimates to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.

Structural Analysis & Software

• Utilize advanced structural engineering software such as STAAD Pro, ETABS, SAP, and IDEA StatiCa to evaluate structural integrity, constructability, and overall design efficiency.

Multidisciplinary Coordination

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, roadway, geotechnical, architectural, and MEP disciplines to ensure seamless integration of structural design within airport development projects.
• Lead and oversee the structural design review and coordination activities for airport infrastructure projects under the PMC framework, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.

Engineering Investigations & Support

• Support engineering investigations, feasibility studies, value engineering exercises, risk assessments, and constructability reviews for complex airport and roadway structural systems.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor contractor and consultant performance related to structural engineering deliverables, ensuring adherence to project schedules, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Technical Leadership & Reporting

• Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers and design teams while ensuring effective implementation of engineering procedures, CAD standards, and project documentation practices.
• Prepare and present technical reports, design review comments, and engineering recommendations to the client and project stakeholders while maintaining effective verbal and written communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Compliance & Administration

• Inform themselves of the relevant Quality, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Policies, Manuals and Procedures within HILL International and ensure continued compliance with these requirements while employed by HILL.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor degree in engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in large-scale roadway projects.
• Overall responsibility for bridge and structural engineering on large-scale projects.
• Experience in the design of highway bridges incorporating best practices and AASHTO LRFD Specifications.
• Experience conducting engineering investigations including feasibility studies, cost and risk analyses.
• Experience in preparing bridge construction plans and specifications.
• Experience in the review of shop drawings.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent proficiency in STAAD Pro, ETABS, IDEA StatiCa, and SAP or similar structural analysis/design software.
• Structural analysis and design of structures composed of materials such as Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, Prestressed Concrete, Wood Framing and Masonry.
• Design and analysis to account for code required loads and load combinations to ensure adequacy of the structure against failure.
• Knowledge of industry and regulatory codes and standards, and design and layout criteria pertinent to the discipline.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of engineering procedures, design guides, automated and administrative practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Knowledge of application and coordination of 2-D and 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools on a project.
• Experience in the use of advanced bridge analysis/design software.
• Experience in preparing engineering computations, material quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates.