Drainage Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a Civil Drainage Engineer in the Philippines to design and analyze surface water and storm drainage systems for DPWH roads, highways, flood control projects, and private developments.

You will prepare drainage studies using InfoDrainage, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS, develop layouts in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, and coordinate with DPWH and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Must have Civil Engineering degree and PRC license.
• 4–7 years of drainage, flood control, or civil infra experience.
• Experience on DPWH-funded projects and private developments.

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.
• Coordinate with DPWH District/Regional Offices, LGUs, and other regulatory agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications for DPWH submissions and private client approvals.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Effective communication with agencies/

Project management

Attention to detail and accountability

Education

PRC Licensed Civil Engineer

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

InfoDrainage

ArcGIS / QGIS

AutoCAD / Civil 3D

HEC-HMS

HEC-RAS

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

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!

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 clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.