Junior Structural Engineer

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) in Pasig, Philippines is looking for an engineering professional to assist with the structural analysis and design of various civil engineering projects. Responsibilities include preparing design calculations, developing structural models, and drafting technical reports.

The ideal candidate will work with multiple tools including AutoCAD and Revit, contributing to high-quality infrastructure designs that meet industry standards.

Qualifications

• Assist with structural analysis and design of various structures.
• Participate in drafting technical notes and design reports.
• Develop structural models in analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges and culverts.
• Prepare design calculations and quantity take‑offs.
• Develop and update structural models in analysis tools.

Tools

MIDAS Civil

STAAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Key Responsibilities

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.