Drainage Engineer

SMEC Services Pty Limited

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Pasig City Until 8/23/2026 First posted February 25, 2026 Last posted February 25, 2026
Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and analyze surface water and storm drainage systems for DPWH roads, highways, flood control projects, and private developments

  • Prepare drainage studies and hydraulic calculations, using InfoDrainage, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS

  • Develop drainage layouts, profiles, cross-sections, and construction details using AutoCAD/Civil 3D

  • Utilize GIS tools to analyze catchments, flood extents, topography, and drainage networks

  • Apply climate-resilient and flood mitigation design practices suitable for typhoon-prone areas

  • Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for DPWH submissions and private client approvals

  • Coordinate with DPWH District and Regional Offices, LGUs, and other regulatory agencies

  • Support environmental compliance (ECC, EIA/IEE inputs related to drainage and flood risk)

  • Review contractor shop drawings and provide technical support during construction

  • Conduct site inspections and resolve drainage-related construction issues

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, and environmental engineers

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • PRC Licensed Civil Engineer – required

  • 4–7 years of relevant experience in drainage, flood control, or civil infrastructure projects

  • Demonstrated experience on DPWH-funded projects and private developments

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in InfoDrainage for stormwater and drainage design

  • Experience with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) for spatial and hydrologic analysis

  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D

  • Familiarity with HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS

  • Strong understanding of DPWH Drainage Design Guidelines, road drainage, culverts, channels, and flood control structures

Knowledge of Philippine rainfall data, design storms, and flood return periods

Ability to prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and drawings

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication with government agencies, contractors, and private clients

Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

High level of attention to detail and accountability

Working Conditions

Office-based with site inspections

Exposure to both DPWH and private-sector project environments

Occasional travel to regional project locations

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About this role

Summary

Design and analyze drainage systems, prepare reports, coordinate with agencies, support construction projects.

Job title

Drainage Engineer

Experience level

4-7 years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Pasig City, Philippines, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PRC Licensed Civil EngineerInfoDrainageGISAutoCADCivil 3DHEC-HMSHEC-RASdrainage design

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

drainage designflood controlhydrologic analysisGISAutoCAD
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines

On-site City