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About this Drainage Engineer role at SMEC

SMEC · Onsite · Pasig City

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 SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our

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