Senior Design Engineer Structures

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead multi-discipline design teams and coordinate with clients on large-scale projects. The role involves preparing quality plans, leading design reviews, and ensuring compliance with project requirements and codes.

The ideal candidate will have a registered civil engineering license, strong English communication, and experience working in an international design environment with BIM and structural design software knowledge.

Qualifications

• Senior Engineer level competency as described in the job requirements.
• Registered Civil Engineer with licensure board recognition.
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Applications.

Responsibilities

• Reports to Workshare Manager.
• Assist the Senior lead as directed.
• Prepare Project Quality Plans when appointed as Project Manager.
• Organize and lead the Design Team including Engineers, Checkers and Draftspersons.
• Coordinate with client and consultant team.
• Attend meetings and prepare designs and reports as required.
• Ensure QA and OH&S compliance and design accuracy.

Skills

Technical competence

English communication

Teamwork

Management ability

Education

Registered Civil Engineer

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

What you’ll do:

• Reports to Workshare Manager.
• Assist the Senior lead as directed and as necessary.
• If appointed as Project Manager, shall:
• Prepare Project Quality Plan;
• Organize and lead the Design Team, which may consist of Engineers, Checkers and Draftspersons;
• Coordinate with client and consultant team;
• Hold regular meetings with the Design Team to check on the work progress and any technical issues;
• Ensure incorporation of agreed changes in drawings/specifications; and keep proper records of the changes and prepare variation cost as necessary;
• Carry out design; prepare/review project reports; ensure calculations/drawings/specifications are checked in accordance with Project Quality Plan;
• Ensure that the document control system is implemented;
• Attend meetings as required
• Prepares/self-checks reports/design in accordance with the project requirements and compliance to appropriate codes.
• Checks proper works of subordinates as to accuracy and adherence to the structural design intent and assumptions.
• Provide drawings/sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Technicians.
• Ensures that the designs are correctly interpreted and represented in drawings.
• Ensures markups are delivered to the drafting team in a timely manner
• Reviews/incorporates comments of Design Checker.
• Research design options and document findings
• Review shop drawings
• Collaborates and coordinates with team members and other disciplines
• Attend and participate in WSP meetings as required
• Perform quality design checks and drawing reviews as required
• Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents and reports
• Works towards continuous improvement of the team by utilizing standardized calculation systems
• Carries out site inspections as instructed.
• Undergoes relevant trainings as directed.
• Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.
• Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.
• Other duties as directed, to help company provide outstanding service to its customers

What we will love about you:

• Technical competence commensurate with a Senior Engineer’s role.
• A Registered Civil Engineer recognised by the relevant licensure regulatory board
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Applications
• Good English communication Skills
• Management ability relative to management of workload, systems and junior staff.

Experience, Skills And Organisational Knowledge:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the design of multi-level residential, commercial and institutional projects
• Experience in the design of both reinforced & post-tensioned concrete and structural steelwork
• Experience in design software including RAPT, RAM Concept, Microstran, and ETABS
• Has worked within an international design office and familiar with the Australian Standards is a plus
• Ability to check documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• The ability to work as a team player, working with the wide variety of personalities and situations whilst remaining
• professional and outcome focused.
• The ability to work independently and to communicate clearly with clients, management team, office team members,
• colleagues and consultants.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow up targets and deadlines to achieve outcomes.
• Experienced in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects. Self-aware of limitations and when
• should ask for help, balanced with confidence to proceed.
• Basic use of BIM Software and how to use and review models
• Demonstrated ability to apply safety in design processes on projects
• Experience in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Experienced in applying QA and OH&S systems. Auditing of other more junior staff.
• Contributed to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organization — Developing experience in managing small teams
• Active participation in IQBE initiatives and Discipline Plans
• Working knowledge of WSP's organisational capability and how to access it.
• Working knowledge of systems,procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of organisational approach to risk management, ethics and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reports to Workshare Manager.
• Assist the Senior lead as directed and as necessary.
• If appointed as Project Manager, shall:
• Prepare Project Quality Plan;
• Organize and lead the Design Team, which may consist of Engineers, Checkers and Draftspersons;
• Coordinate with client and consultant team;
• Hold regular meetings with the Design Team to check on the work progress and any technical issues;
• Ensure incorporation of agreed changes in drawings/specifications; and keep proper records of the changes and prepare variation cost as necessary;
• Carry out design; prepare/review project reports; ensure calculations/drawings/specifications are checked in accordance with Project Quality Plan;
• Ensure that the document control system is implemented;
• Attend meetings as required
• Prepares/self-checks reports/design in accordance with the project requirements and compliance to appropriate codes.
• Checks proper works of subordinates as to accuracy and adherence to the structural design intent and assumptions.
• Provide drawings/sketches for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Technicians.
• Ensures that the designs are correctly interpreted and represented in drawings.
• Ensures markups are delivered to the drafting team in a timely manner
• Reviews/incorporates comments of Design Checker.
• Research design options and document findings
• Review shop drawings
• Collaborates and coordinates with team members and other disciplines
• Attend and participate in WSP meetings as required
• Perform quality design checks and drawing reviews as required
• Organize, draft and coordinate technical documents and reports
• Works towards continuous improvement of the team by utilizing standardized calculation systems
• Carries out site inspections as instructed.
• Undergoes relevant trainings as directed.
• Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.
• Apply legislations, standards, guidelines and project specifications.
• Other duties as directed, to help company provide outstanding service to its customers

QUALIFICATIONS

What we will love about you:

• Technical competence commensurate with a Senior Engineer’s role.
• A Registered Civil Engineer recognised by the relevant licensure regulatory board
• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Applications
• Good English communication Skills
• Management ability relative to management of workload, systems and junior staff.

Experience, Skills And Organisational Knowledge:

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in the design of multi-level residential, commercial and institutional projects
• Experience in the design of both reinforced & post-tensioned concrete and structural steelwork
• Experience in design software including RAPT, RAM Concept, Microstran, and ETABS
• Has worked within an international design office and familiar with the Australian Standards is a plus
• Ability to check documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• The ability to work as a team player, working with the wide variety of personalities and situations whilst remaining
• professional and outcome focused.
• The ability to work independently and to communicate clearly with clients, management team, office team members,
• colleagues and consultants.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow up targets and deadlines to achieve outcomes.
• Experienced in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects. Self-aware of limitations and when
• should ask for help, balanced with confidence to proceed.
• Basic use of BIM Software and how to use and review models
• Demonstrated ability to apply safety in design processes on projects
• Experience in monitoring and managing the scope of multiple projects of varying complexity and size.
• Experienced in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Experienced in applying QA and OH&S systems. Auditing of other more junior staff.
• Contributed to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organization — Developing experience in managing small teams
• Active participation in IQBE initiatives and Discipline Plans
• Working knowledge of WSP's organisational capability and how to access it.
• Working knowledge of systems,procedures and practices
• Working knowledge of organisational approach to risk management, ethics and safety.

Requirements: