Metro Rail Tunnel Ventilation Design Engineer (CFD)

SYSTRA; Pasig; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Pasig to lead tunnel ventilation design and CFD analysis for metro rail projects. You will design ventilation systems for tunnels and stations, perform calculations, and deliver technical reports across design stages.

The role requires hands-on CFD modelling, knowledge of ventilation sizing, and collaboration with rail, civil, E&M, and safety teams to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical design for metro rail, railway, or tunnel infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in tunnel ventilation system design for metro rail or underground projects.
• Strong CFD modelling and analysis for ventilation and smoke control applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop tunnel ventilation system designs for metro rail projects (tunnels, underground stations, shafts).
• Perform ventilation calculations for normal operation, smoke management, and emergency evacuation.
• Carry out CFD simulations for tunnel and station ventilation performance and emergency scenarios.
• Prepare design basis reports, calculation notes, technical specifications, drawings and design reports.
• Size and select ventilation equipment such as jet fans, axial fans, dampers, and smoke extraction systems.
• Coordinate with rail systems, civil, architectural, E&M, fire life safety, and operations teams.

Skills

CFD modelling

Ventilation design

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

CFD software

Jet fans / Ventilation equipment

Job description

SYSTRA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Pasig to lead tunnel ventilation design and CFD analysis for metro rail projects. You will design ventilation systems for tunnels and stations, perform calculations, and deliver technical reports across design stages.

The role requires hands-on CFD modelling, knowledge of ventilation sizing, and collaboration with rail, civil, E&M, and safety teams to ensure compliance with standards and client requirements.