Senior Structural Engineer – Bridges & Civil Design

SMEC (an SJ Group company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,339,000 - 2,009,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking a senior civil/structural engineer in the Philippines to lead bridge and structural design tasks. You will contribute to analysis, modelling, and drawing production across CAD/BIM platforms, collaborating with disciplines to ensure integrated designs.

The role emphasizes field QA support, documentation, and technical reporting, leveraging MIDAS/STAAD and relevant codes under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Licensed/registered Civil Engineer.
• 8+ years of bridge/structural design experience.
• Proficient in MIDAS, STAAD or similar software.
• Solid grasp of geotechnical principles, materials, and construction methods.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures.
• Prepare design calculations for gravity loads, live loads, wind, seismic, and thermal effects.
• Contribute to conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design packages (plans, sections, details).
• Perform quantity take-offs and assist in BOQ preparation.
• Support value engineering and alternative studies (steel vs. concrete, superstructure types).
• Develop and update structural models in analysis tools (MIDAS, STAAD).
• Produce and revise drawings in CAD/BIM (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFIs, and material submittals.
• Follow QA/QC procedures and maintain calculation books.
• Coordinate with highways, geotechnical, drainage, and utilities teams.

Skills

Bridge design

Civil engineering

Structural analysis

Technical writing

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MIDAS Civil

STAAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

SMEC (an SJ Group company) is seeking a senior civil/structural engineer in the Philippines to lead bridge and structural design tasks. You will contribute to analysis, modelling, and drawing production across CAD/BIM platforms, collaborating with disciplines to ensure integrated designs.

The role emphasizes field QA support, documentation, and technical reporting, leveraging MIDAS/STAAD and relevant codes under supervision.