Senior Structural Engineer

Hive Modular; Silang; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hive Modular is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer (contract) to lead steel-frame design and analysis for premium modular buildings in Silang, Cavite. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work for design, documentation, and review, with immediate start and a project-focused environment.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on steel design experience, direct fabrication exposure, and PH licensure to sign structural plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with structural steel design and fabrication.
• Direct experience working with a steel fabricator, including shop drawings, connection design, weld and bolt detailing, and fabrication tolerances.
• Residential construction experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in steel structural analysis: load assessment, member sizing, connection design, and verification of structural performance.
• Ability to interpret building codes and prepare permitting documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for steel-frame modular buildings.
• Perform design calculations and validate design assumptions for safety and code compliance.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings and models; coordinate with architects, designers, and project managers.
• Provide technical guidance to the team and mentor junior engineers or designers.
• Support permitting, regulatory documentation, and continuous improvement of design standards.

Skills

Structural steel design

Shop drawings & detailing

Leadership & mentoring

Code compliance understanding

CAD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Philippines licensure in Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

Job description

Hive Modular designs and manufactures steel-frame volumetric buildings in our factory in Silang, Cavite. We build premium prefab homes and hospitality structures for the Philippine market and are scaling exports to the US and the Indo-Pacific. Our modules are engineered for standard intermodal shipping and fast on-site assembly. Joining Hive means owning the structural engineering behind products built to ship at scale.

Role Description

The Senior Structural Engineer (contract) leads structural design and analysis for our steel-frame modular buildings. Day-to-day work includes steel member and connection design, performing structural calculations, reviewing and validating design assumptions, and conducting detailed analysis to ensure safety, durability, and code compliance. The role involves preparing and reviewing engineering drawings and models, coordinating with architects, designers, and project managers, and providing technical guidance to the team. This is a hybrid role based in Silang, with on-site collaboration plus work-from-home flexibility for design, documentation, and review. The engineer will also help refine standards, support permit and regulatory documentation, and improve Hive Modular's structural design practices. This is an immediate-start contract.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with structural steel design and fabrication. This is a steel role. It is not suited to engineers whose background is primarily concrete or general civil work.
• Direct experience working for or alongside a steel fabricator is required: shop drawings, connection design, weld and bolt detailing, and fabrication tolerances.
• Residential construction experience is a strong plus.
• Proficiency in steel structural analysis: load assessment, member sizing, connection design, and verification of structural performance.
• Skilled in CAD tools for creating, reviewing, and modifying structural plans and details.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant building codes and standards, and prepare engineering documentation for permitting.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil, Structurall, or a closely related field. Licensure and ability to sign structural plans in the Philippines is a must have; licensure in the US is an asset.
• Experience leading projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers or designers.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
• Able to work effectively in a hybrid setup in Silang, managing both on-site and remote tasks.