Civil Design Engineer (Topographical & Geomatics Engineer)

INTEC Energy Solutions GmbH; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

INTEC Energy Solutions GmbH is seeking a Civil Design Engineer based in Metro Manila, Philippines. The role requires a strong focus on topographical and geomatics engineering for renewable energy projects with at least 8 years of experience. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and expertise in software like AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Responsibilities include developing terrain models and leading design teams on various projects. Strong customer relationship management and financial oversight experience are also essential, alongside international travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years proven experience in civil/structural design engineering.
• Competent in structural building codes/legislation in Australia and New Zealand.
• Ablility to prepare quantity take-offs and material estimations.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality digital terrain models for project support.
• Perform earthwork volume and drainage analyses.
• Prepare detailed site layout drawings and maintain databases.

Skills

Civil/Structural Design Engineering

Leadership and Coordination

Software Proficiency (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.)

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

LiDAR

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Civil Design Engineer (Topographical & Geomatics Engineer)

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years proven experience in civil/structural design engineering within EPC or consultancy, with a track record of delivering large‑scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Competent in structural building codes/legislation in Australia and New Zealand
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and coordinate design work independently, ensuring technical quality, cost‑effectiveness, and compliance with client requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, LiDAR, Navisworks, Revit or equivalent
• Confident in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.)
• Ability to prepare quantity take‑offs, material estimation, and preparation of bill of material list from drawings
• Experience building and maintaining strong customer relationships
• Able and willing to travel internationally (mainly between Australia & NZ)
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project controls teams to ensure technical design inputs are reflected accurately in schedules and risk plans.
• Familiar with project delivery frameworks (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2) as applied in design and preconstruction phases.

Job Description

Provide top‑quality and accurate topographical and geomatics engineering expertise that meets INTEC and our clients’ requirements by undertaking the following:

Key tasks

• Develop high‑quality digital terrain models (DTMs), digital elevation models (DEMs), and contour maps to support solar farm, BESS, and substation layout design.
• Perform earthwork volume, grading, and cut/fill analyses to optimize site platforms, drainage paths, and construction efficiency.
• Collect, import, and process topographic, LiDAR, UAV, GPS, and total station survey data provided by field teams and external consultants.
• Develop preliminary and detailed earthworks designs, including grading, cut/fill balancing, drainage paths, and platform levels for solar arrays, substations, and BESS facilities.
• Perform quantity take‑offs, material estimation, and bill of quantities for earthworks and associated civil works.
• Provide geomatics data and models as a design basis for in‑house civil, structural, and electrical design teams.
• Prepare detailed site layout drawings in Civil 3D/AutoCAD, 12D, for access roads, drainage systems, cable trenches, and structural platforms.
• Prepare and maintain survey base drawings in AutoCAD Civil 3D or equivalent and ensure integration with GIS/BIM systems.
• Support design development for tracker layouts, substation benching, access roads, drainage systems, and underground cable routing using processed topographic data.
• Cross‑check alignment of survey data with geotechnical and structural models for foundation and retaining wall designs.
• Prepare topographic base maps, survey reports, and supporting documentation for design packages, tender submissions, and client reviews.
• Maintain organized databases of survey and geomatics information, ensuring version control and traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide visualizations (3D terrain, profiles, cross‑sections) to support engineering decision‑making and project presentations.
• Provide technical inputs during early project phases (feasibility, concept, tender design) and support detailed design and IFC package preparation.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary EPC teams (civil, structural, electrical, and geotechnical) to ensure design is based on accurate and up‑to‑date geomatics data.

Financial management and reporting

• Responsible for ensuring that decisions are made within approved business unit budget and financial delegated authority.
• Provide regular reporting to Engineering Manager AU/NZ on status of all design work.
• Contribute to feasibility and option analysis in the early stages to support business case development and tender responses.
• Apply advanced digital survey tools (e.g., LiDAR point cloud modelling, UAV mapping, 3D GIS integration) to improve efficiency of in‑house design workflows.
• Stay updated on emerging geomatics technologies and software relevant to renewable energy and substation development.
• Strong focus on identifying and suggesting ways to improve practices and processes that are hampering the smooth operation of the day‑to‑day running of the project.
• Support the development of innovative strategies to ensure operational efficiencies, processes and practices.
• Proactively seek opportunities to save unnecessary costs to the project (without compromising quality).
• Contribute to the project review process, ensuring problems identified and possible solutions developed and feedback to operations team.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in the handover process between design, procurement, and construction teams, and suggest improvements.
• Provide technical insights to improve constructability and reduce rework during construction.

Teamwork and Support

• Demonstrate collaborative and inclusive personal leadership, empowering others to perform by providing advice, support and assistance as needed.
• Role model expected behaviours and lead by example, proactively championing our values, mission and company/business unit initiatives.
• Be seen as a positive role model at INTEC, acting with professionalism and integrity.
• Always act for the good of INTEC and in full support of our goals.
• Foster and develop effective relationships with team members and all other internal and external customers.
• Collaborate with preconstruction and project controls teams to ensure technical design inputs are reflected accurately in schedules and risk plans.
• Foster and support a learning environment within the team by:
• Sharing technical knowledge and expertise.
• Providing training to other team members as required.
• Sharing relevant customer knowledge to enhance customer service.