Field Engineer - Pavement; Airfield - Corporation

Position Overview

The Field Engineer - Pavement (Airfield) role supports the execution and supervision of airfield pavement works on a major airport runway development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position focuses on construction delivery, quality control, and coordination of flexible and rigid pavement systems, ensuring full compliance with aviation authority standards, approved drawings, and technical specifications critical to safe airport operations.

Country:
Saudi Arabia

City:
Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function:
Civil Engineering – Pavement and Airfield Works

Salary: 14, monthly (Market estimated)

Gender: Any Candidate Nationality:
Any

Job Type: Full-time

• Supervise on-site pavement construction activities including subgrade preparation, base and sub-base layers, asphalt paving, and concrete pavement works.
• Ensure runway, taxiway, and apron pavements are constructed in accordance with approved drawings, method statements, and technical specifications.
• Monitor paving operations, layer thickness, compaction, temperatures, finishing tolerances, and workmanship quality.
• Coordinate with QA and QC teams and testing laboratories for field and laboratory tests including density, gradation, asphalt content, concrete strength, and surface smoothness.
• Verify compliance with ICAO, FAA, and local aviation authority pavement requirements.
• Identify quality issues and NCRs and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate with survey teams to verify horizontal and vertical alignments, crossfalls, slopes, and tolerance requirements for airfield pavements.
• Assist in verification of levels, profiles, and preparation of as-built records.
• Liaise with construction, planning, QA & QC, and HSE teams to ensure effective sequencing and productivity of pavement works.
• Prepare daily progress reports, technical records, and inspection documentation.
• Support resolution of technical queries, RFIs, and construction challenges.
• Ensure pavement activities comply with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Work in compliance with airside safety rules, FOD control procedures, and permit-to-work systems.
• Support safe operations within restricted and operational airfield environments.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in pavement engineering or site supervision roles.
• Proven experience in runway, taxiway, apron, or major highway pavement works.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials, and testing procedures.
• Familiarity with pavement design and construction standards including ICAO, FAA, AASHTO, and ASTM.
• Ability to read and interpret pavement drawings, specifications, and method statements.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic reporting tools.
• Strong coordination, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working on active or operational airfields.
• Knowledge of pavement management systems and smoothness requirements such as IRI.
• Familiarity with asphalt batching plants, pavers, and related construction equipment.
• Experience with document management systems such as Aconex or similar platforms.
• Airside Driving Permit or eligibility to obtain one is an advantage.

• Participate in a high-profile airport runway development project in Saudi Arabia.
• Gain exposure to international aviation pavement standards and airside construction environments.
• Strengthen technical expertise in airfield pavement construction and quality assurance.
• Build long-term career growth within complex aviation and infrastructure programs.

Parsons Corporation is a global leader in engineering, construction, and program management, delivering complex airport, aviation, and infrastructure projects worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports major airfield and runway developments by applying advanced engineering expertise, rigorous quality systems, and a strong commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.