Junior Structural Engineer

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong is seeking a structural engineering professional in the Philippines to support analysis, modeling and detailing of bridges, culverts and related works. You will work under supervision to prepare calculations, drawings and documentation for design packages.

Responsibilities include coordinating with multi‑discipline teams, updating CAD/BIM models, and supporting QA/QC procedures while participating in site visits and design reviews. Experience with MIDAS/STAAD is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts and related structures.
• Familiar with design standards and QA/QC procedures.
• Ability to develop models and drawings using CAD/BIM tools.
• Collaborative work with highways, geotechnical and drainage disciplines.
• Participate in site visits and inspections, and maintain design records.
• Support rehabilitation studies and life-cycle assessments where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts and walls; prepare design calculations.
• Apply codes (AASHTO LRFD, Eurocodes, BS, local manuals) and draft technical notes and reports.
• Develop and update structural models in MIDAS/STAAD; produce drawings in AutoCAD/Revit.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals and method statements; maintain field notes.
• Support condition assessments, load ratings and retrofit details as needed.
• Attend internal coordination meetings and communicate with engineers and drafters.

Skills

Structural analysis

Bridge design

QA/QC

CAD/BIM

Coordination

Site visits

Tools

MIDAS Civil

STAAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1) Design & Analysis Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures (barrier rails, expansion joints, bearings). Prepare design calculations for gravity loads, live loads, wind, seismic, and thermal effects. Contribute to conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages (plans, sections, details). Perform quantity take‑offs and assist in bill of quantities (BOQ) preparation. Support value engineering and alternative studies (e.g., steel vs. concrete options, superstructure types).
• 2) Standards, Documentation & QA Apply relevant codes under supervision (e.g., AASHTO LRFD, Eurocodes, BS, DPWH and other local design manuals). Follow company QA/QC procedures, maintain calculation books, and file management standards. Draft technical notes, design reports, and basis‑of‑design summaries.
• 3) Digital Delivery & Modeling Develop and update structural models in analysis tools (e.g., MIDAS Civil, STAAD). Produce and revise drawings in CAD/BIM platforms (AutoCAD, Revit). Help maintain model coordination with highways, geotechnical, drainage/hydraulics, and utilities.
• 4) Construction Support Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFIs, material submittals, and method statement checks. Participate in site visits and inspections with senior engineers; prepare field notes and photo logs. Track design changes and update as‑built information.
• 5) Assessment & Rehabilitation (as applicable) Support condition inspections, load ratings, and life‑cycle assessments for existing bridges. Help prepare repair and retrofit details for structural deficiencies.
• 6) Coordination & Communication Attend internal coordination meetings; capture action items and follow through. Communicate clearly with senior engineers, drafters, and other disciplines to resolve interface issues. Prepare concise slides, markups, and summaries for design reviews.

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 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.