CAD Operator

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking a CAD Drafter to support water and wastewater projects. The role involves 2D and 3D drafting, creating detailed drawings, and updating infrastructure plans using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D or MicroStation.

You will work with engineers and designers to generate layouts, pipelines and site plans, ensuring compliance with standards and project requirements. Collaboration across disciplines and documentation control are key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Experience in CAD for water and wastewater drawings.
• Civil/Structural, Water Infrastructure, Electro-Mechanical, Automation and Instrumentation experience is preferred.
• Ability to produce both 2D and 3D drawings and manage drawings to standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, plans, sections, profiles and construction details using CAD software.
• Develop and update water, wastewater, stormwater and utility infrastructure drawings.
• Assist engineers in creating design documentation for project stages.
• Generate layouts, pipelines, site plans and schematic drawings.
• Ensure drawings comply with CAD standards and project specs.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures.
• Revise drawings based on comments and client feedback.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers and project managers to resolve drafting issues.
• Support tender, construction and as-built documentation; use survey data and GIS in drawings.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

2D/3D drafting

GIS data usage

Tools

CAD templates

Drafting libraries

Job description

Key Responsibilities

CAD Drafting and Design Support

• Prepare detailed engineering drawings, plans, sections, profiles, and construction details using CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, or equivalent).
• Develop and update water, wastewater, stormwater, and utility infrastructure drawings.
• Assist engineers and designers in producing design documentation for various project stages.
• Generate layouts, pipelines, utility alignments, site plans, and schematic drawings.

Drawing Management

• Ensure all drawings comply with company CAD standards, client requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain drawing registers and document control procedures.
• Revise drawings based on engineer comments, design changes, and client feedback.
• Organize and archive project files according to company standards.

Quality Assurance

• Perform self-checks to ensure drawing accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Verify dimensions, annotations, layers, symbols, and reference information.
• Support quality reviews and implement corrective actions as required.

Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate with engineers, designers, project managers, and other disciplines to resolve drafting issues.
• Participate in project meetings when required to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Support multidisciplinary design coordination activities.

Technical Support

• Assist in the preparation of tender, construction, and as-built documentation.
• Utilize survey data, GIS information, and design calculations to develop project drawings.
• Support the development and improvement of CAD templates, libraries, and drafting procedures.

Generally, we prefer a candidate with all-around experience in CAD works for all water and wastewater related drawings. Civil/Structural, Water Infrastructure, Electro-Mechanical, Automation, Instrumentation and Control, etc.

Could produce both 2D and 3D drawings.

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!