Senior Design Engineer, Structures

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to lead design teams and coordinate with clients and consultants on diverse residential, commercial and institutional projects.

The role involves preparing quality plans, reviewing drawings, and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, with onsite inspections and mentoring responsibilities as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Senior engineer level technical competence with leadership ability.
• Licensed Civil Engineer registered with the licensure board.
• Proficient in Windows and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and coordinate with clients and consultants.
• Prepare quality plans, drawings, and project reports.
• Conduct design checks and ensure compliance with codes.
• Attend meetings and document decisions and actions.
• Perform site inspections and support QA/OHS processes.
• Mentor junior staff and coordinate with drafting teams.

Skills

Senior engineer

Civil engineer registration

English communication

Management ability

Windows proficiency

Tools

RAPT

RAM Concept

Microstran

ETABS

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’ll 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

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