Quality Engineer (Airfield)

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Job Description

Parsons are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer (Airfield) to support construction quality assurance and inspection on a major airfield infrastructure project. This role requires a strong engineering background with specialized experience in airfield pavements, aprons, taxiways, runways, and associated infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience in ensuring compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and aviation authority requirements in large-scale airport or airfield projects.

What You'll Be Doing;

• Support the implementation of quality control procedures for airfield infrastructure construction, including aprons, taxiways, runways, pavements, drainage, and utilities.
• Inspect construction works, materials, and workmanship to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and international airfield standards (ICAO / FAA).
• Document non-conformances, coordinate corrective actions, and monitor follow-up closure of quality issues.
• Review contractor submittals, method statements, inspection test plans (ITPs), and material certifications for compliance with project requirements.
• Support senior engineers in evaluating design and construction deviations, proposing corrective actions, and ensuring adherence to engineering standards.
• Assist in constructability assessments and quality-related technical reviews.
• Provide on-site quality support during construction activities, including verification of work execution against specifications.
• Coordinate with civil, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure integrated compliance across multidisciplinary airfield infrastructure works.
• Support testing, commissioning, and verification activities to confirm quality and functionality of constructed works.
• Coordinate with contractors, subcontractors, and site teams to ensure quality standards are maintained throughout construction.
• Participate in site inspections, progress meetings, and quality reviews.
• Ensure clear communication of quality issues and resolutions to project stakeholders.
• Ensure quality-related works comply with HSE requirements for airside construction activities.
• Identify risks associated with construction quality deviations and support mitigation measures in alignment with airport safety management systems (SMS).
• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection logs, and test results.
• Prepare daily and weekly quality reports, documenting inspection findings, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with project quality documentation standards and reporting protocols.
• Ensure all airfield infrastructure works meet ICAO Annex 14, FAA, and local airport authority standards.
• Support audits and inspections by regulatory authorities and project QA/QC teams.
• Verify contractor adherence to approved designs, specifications, and QA/QC procedures.
• Assist senior quality engineers in mentoring junior staff and ensuring consistent application of QA/QC processes.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and compliance among site teams.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality engineering or inspection on airport, airfield, or large civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience with airfield pavements, aprons, taxiways, runways, and associated utilities/drainage is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of quality control procedures, testing, and inspection techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret civil/airfield drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with QA/QC documentation, reporting, and site inspection practices.
• Good coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in operational or restricted airside environments.
• What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
• Certification in QA/QC, quality management, or civil inspection (e.g., ISO 9001, NEBOSH for construction safety awareness).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, BIM, or digital quality management tools.
• Exposure to international airport standards (ICAO, FAA).
• Experience on large-scale airport apron, taxiway, or runway projects is an advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English; Arabic is an advantage.
  
  
  

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