Geodetic Engineer

Planate Management Group; Capas; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Planate Management Group South East Asia Corp (PMG SEAC) seeks a senior Geodetic Engineer to oversee surveying and geodetic activities for aerodrome projects in the Philippines. The role ensures accuracy of horizontal and vertical control, topographic surveys, construction layout, and as-built surveys in accordance with approved plans and aviation standards.

The ideal candidate holds a PRC license and has at least ten years of experience in geodetic engineering, including seven years for

Qualifications

• Licensed Geodetic Engineer with a PRC license.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Geodetic Engineer.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in surveying and geodetic works for aerodrome, airport, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geodetic surveying principles, GPS/GNSS technologies, construction surveying, and mapping systems.
• Proficient in the use of total stations, GNSS equipment, survey software, and CAD applications.
• Familiarity with applicable local and international surveying, mapping, and aviation standards.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in runway, taxiway, apron, terminal, and airside infrastructure development projects.
• Experience in aerial surveys, digital terrain modeling, GIS applications, and deformation monitoring.
• Training or certification in GIS, remote sensing, hydrographic surveying, or construction surveying.
• Experience working with airport authorities, government agencies, consultants, and international contractors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and supervise surveying activities for aerodrome infrastructure, including control surveys and as-built surveys.
• Ensure surveying works comply with approved plans, specifications, and standards.
• Establish, verify, and maintain horizontal and vertical control points.
• Review survey data, calculations, maps, and drawings for accuracy.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to resolve survey-related issues.
• Prepare and review survey reports, as-built plans, and technical documentation.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

Skills

Geodetic surveying principles

GPS/GNSS technologies

Data analysis

Technical communication

Education

Licensed Geodetic Engineer (PRC)

10+ years of geodetic experience

Tools

Total stations

GNSS equipment

Survey software

CAD applications

Job description

The Geodetic Engineer shall be responsible for the planning, supervision, verification, and management of surveying and geodetic activities for aerodrome projects. The role ensures the accuracy of horizontal and vertical control, topographic surveys, construction layout, and as-built surveys in compliance with approved plans, project specifications, aviation requirements, and applicable surveying standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct and supervise surveying activities, including control surveys, topographic surveys, construction staking, and as-built surveys for aerodrome infrastructure.
• Ensure all surveying works comply with approved plans, specifications, project requirements, and applicable geodetic and aviation standards.
• Establish, verify, and maintain horizontal and vertical control points required for construction and project monitoring.
• Review survey data, calculations, maps, and drawings to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders to resolve survey-related issues and support construction activities.
• Prepare and review survey reports, as-built plans, and technical documentation related to project implementation.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Geodetic Engineer with a valid PRC License.
• At least ten (10) years of relevant experience as a Geodetic Engineer, reckoned from the date of professional registration.
• At least seven (7) years of relevant experience in surveying and geodetic works for aerodrome, airport, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of geodetic surveying principles, GPS/GNSS technologies, construction surveying, and mapping systems.
• Proficient in the use of total stations, GNSS equipment, survey software, and CAD applications.
• Familiarity with applicable local and international surveying, mapping, and aviation standards.
• Excellent analytical, coordination, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Experience in runway, taxiway, apron, terminal, and airside infrastructure development projects.
• Experience in aerial surveys, digital terrain modeling, GIS applications, and deformation monitoring.
• Training or certification in GIS, remote sensing, hydrographic surveying, or construction surveying.
• Experience working with airport authorities, government agencies, consultants, and international contractors.

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group South East Asia Corp (PMG SEAC) is a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive support to our clients. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality and most cost-efficient business support services, contributing to the success of our clients and their organizations globally. We strive to become one of the most reliable and trusted providers of business support services.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Professionally, Up and Down The Line.

We'd love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!