Senior Civil Design Engineer

Arup; Manila; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Manila seeks a Senior Civil Design Engineer to lead integrated civil design across infrastructure and site development. You will support master planning, grading, drainage, utilities and road networks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outputs.

The role moves from on-site setup to a hybrid arrangement after the first 3 months, with opportunities to influence critical projects and advance your career within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Licensed Civil Engineer or Environmental & Sanitary Engineer; MSc/PhD advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in multidisciplinary consulting environments.
• Experience across roads, rail, water, energy, marine, airports and large site developments.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, DPWH standards and related local/international codes.
• Hands-on with AutoCAD/MicroStation, Civil3D/OpenRoads; BIM-modelling tools an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on infrastructure projects including roads, rail, utilities and water systems.
• Lead a small civil design team; plan resources and manage workflows for timely delivery.
• Produce civil drawings and reports; coordinate with project managers and clients.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with other disciplines; ensure alignment with standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Licensed Civil Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Civil3D/OpenRoads

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS/HMS

Water/SewerGEMS

Infoworks-ICM

Infraworks

Job description

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As part of our Infrastructure, Transportation & Civils team, you will contribute to projects that create lasting positive impact for communities.

Joining Arup

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world. As part of our Infrastructure, Transportation & Civils team, you will contribute to projects that create lasting positive impact for communities.

We are seeking a Senior Civil Design Engineer to support and lead integrated civil engineering design across a broad range of infrastructure and site development projects.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will support or lead the delivery of master planning, technical due diligence, feasibility studies, and preliminary and detailed civil engineering design. You will work across grading design, site development layouts, drainage systems, utilities, road networks, and more — contributing to critical infrastructure such as roads, rail, water, energy, and large-scale development projects). You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, drafters, clients, and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring high‑quality, timely outputs while upholding Arup’s standards of excellence.

After the first 3 months of on‑site setup, the role will move to a hybrid work arrangement.

Your role in our team

• Provide technical leadership across a variety of infrastructure projects, including roads, rail, utilities, water, energy, marine, and large site developments.
• Work with minimal supervision and help lead a small team of civil design engineers and technicians.
• Plan resources, manage workflows, and ensure timely delivery of project outputs.
• Participate in and chair kick‑off, progress, and coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Develop site grading, earthworks, road grading plans, and civil layout designs.
• Design stormwater drainage, sewerage collection, potable/firewater networks, and utility corridors (fiber, telecoms, electrical).
• Design rigid and flexible pavements in accordance with AASHTO, FHWA, DPWH, and other standards.
• Produce civil drawings and engineering documents, including technical reports and feasibility assessments.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Provide accurate engineering information on alignments, routes, and physical site data.
• Support the team in archiving project documents and maintaining communication with project managers

Is this role right for you?

• Licensed Civil Engineer or Environmental & Sanitary Engineer; postgraduate studies (MSc/PhD) an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience ideally from multidisciplinary consulting environments.
• Experience in a wide range of civil infrastructure, including: roads, highways, bridges, railways, water projects (RWTP, WWTP, STP, pipelines, sewer networks), energy (solar, wind, hydropower, substations, transmission), marine/coastal structures, airports, industrial parks, reclamation, residential and property developments
• Practical knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, DPWH (DGCS, Blue Book) and related local/international standards.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD/MicroStation, Civil3D/OpenRoads, ArcGIS, HEC‑RAS/HMS, Water/SewerGEMS, Infoworks‑ICM, and similar tools would be an advantage.
• Advantageous skills include Infraworks and other BIM‑modelling tools, programming (C++, VB, SQL, Python),visual programming (Grasshopper, Dynamo, Power BI, GeometryGym, Salamander, Karamba), automation tools (AutoIT, Speckle)and visualization tools (SketchUp, Power BI, Studio Viz/Max)
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at Your life at Arup - Arup

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