Drainage Engineer

Jacobs; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs Philippines is seeking a CAD Drafter to support Autodesk Civil 3D modeling and produce 2D drawings from models. You will translate engineers’ sketches into accurate models and drawings, ensuring outputs meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements.

This role offers hybrid work, collaboration with a global team, and opportunities to mentor junior designers while maintaining organized project files and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAD drafting and modelling using Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Strong ability to translate sketches and markups into accurate models and drawings.
• Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Autodesk Civil 3D models and produce 2D drawings from these models.
• Translate engineers’ sketches, markups and backgrounds into accurate models and drawings.
• Ensure outputs meet quality, schedule and budget requirements following QA procedures.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members in design tools and standards.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files with proper version control.
• Report software issues promptly and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

Skills

Autodesk Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Navisworks

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

• Support the development of Autodesk Civil 3D models and produce 2D drawings from these models.
• Translate engineers’ sketches, markups, and architectural backgrounds into accurate models and drawings.
• Ensure all outputs meet quality, schedule, and budget requirements, following company QA procedures.
• Assist in mentoring and training junior team members in design tools and standards.
• Maintain organized digital and physical project files, ensuring proper version control and housekeeping.
• Promptly report software issues and contribute to continuous improvement of design processes.

Here’s what you’ll need

• Proven experience in computer-aided drafting and modelling using Autodesk Civil 3D; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and Navisworks is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to receive and act on critical feedback constructively.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, patience, and attention to detail.
• Understanding of data transfer between key design software and awareness of manufacturing and construction methods is beneficial.
• Sound knowledge of engineering design principles and the ability to apply them in practical design scenarios.
• Relevant bachelor’s/college degree or equivalent diploma in drafting technology or a related field.

From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions – we’re committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally - and together, our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength. We collaborate and share! By supporting one another, we all succeed.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits and opportunities to do good too – from participating in our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals – all at a single global company.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.