Senior Structural Technician

WSP in Manila; Pasig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Manila is seeking a senior structural drafting professional to join our Ortigas-based team. You will review drawings, mentor drafters, and manage CAD delivery for complex projects while coordinating with engineering and design staff to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

Expect to work with BIM/DE processes, Revit, Civil 3D, and Bentley tools on projects spanning the Asia-Pacific region. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration, technical leadership, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a technical course or BS Engineering/BS Architecture.
• Minimum 8 years of structural drafting experience.
• Willing to work full-time in Ortigas Center, Pasig.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings for CAD standards and quality.
• Mentor and train less experienced drafters to promote technical excellence.
• Lead projects as CAD/tech team contributor with planning and deliverable control.
• Manage workload and adapt to varying project demands.
• Help improve client feedback, satisfaction, and outcomes.
• Adhere to QA, SHEQ, and document control procedures.
• Coordinate drawing strategy and numbering with project lead.
• Develop general arrangement drawings from sketches and inputs.
• Ensure drawings are clear, complete, and accurate.
• Collaborate with project team across design disciplines.

Skills

Drafting & detailing

BIM/DE process

Revit

CAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Autodesk Construction Cloud

12D Synergy

ANZ projects

Education

Engineering or Architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

MicroStation

ProjectWise

Autodesk Construction Cloud

12D Synergy

Job description

Job Description

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

Main Activities and Responsibilities

• Undertake reviews of engineering drawings to ensure compliance with CAD Standards and Quality Systems.
• Manage and monitor the quality of work performed by others and promote a culture of technical excellence through mentoring and training less experienced drafters.
• May function as Project Team Lead Technician and manage the drafting aspects of projects of varying complexity and size, including planning and controlling deliverables, resource management, and maintaining communication between engineering and drafting staff on the project.
• Possess appropriate time management skills and flexibility to allow for the management of a varying workload.
• Actively assist colleagues in achieving improved client feedback results, enhancing satisfaction, and exceeding client expectations.
• Comply with all role-specific SHEQ obligations as required.
• Assist project setup by agreeing drawing strategy, type and size of drawings, and drawing numbering with the project lead, and
• Identify and recommend effective methods of drawing production to ensure efficient methods of working.
• Coordinate with the Project Lead to establish priorities and agree on drawing production deadlines.
• Develop general arrangement drawings based on engineer’s sketches and inputs from other design team members, transforming conceptual sketches into coordinated design details unassisted.
• Responsible for the clarity, completeness, presentation, and accuracy of drawings and materials produced.
• Apply prescribed drafting standards and procedures in all drawing production activities.
• Adhere to QA, document control, and archiving guidelines on all work.
• Conscientiously works towards the team’s objectives and adheres to the company’s policy.
• Work collaboratively with project team members on designated project activities.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Principal Structural Technician or Drafting CAD Lead / Bridges Discipline Lead / Transport GCC Head in line with his experience, discipline, and/or qualifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of any technical course or at least three (3) years in BS Engineering or BS Architecture course.
• At least 8 years of relevant structural drafting experience.
• Willing to work on a Full-Time basis in Ortigas Center, Pasig.

Experience, Skills And Organisational Knowledge

• 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.
• High-level drafting & detailing skills.
• Sound understanding of industry products and their integration with the BIM/DE process.
• Contributes to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organization. Mentors others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working on several sized projects, as CAD support and as part of a wider CAD team.
• Advance skill in the following drafting and modelling software
  • Autodesk (Revit, C3D, and/or CAD)
  • Bently (Microstation) is an advantage
• Proficient in using ProjectWise, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and/or 12D Synergy.
• Preferably with experience on Australian and/or New Zealand Projects.
• Prepares engineering drawings from sketches and design information unassisted.
• General awareness of Industry products and their integration with the BIM/DE process.
• Ability to work under pressure.Ability to work effectively and efficiently on global network computers using current software applications.
• Self-starter and stays flexible when priorities quickly change.
• Strong team worker, with an enthusiastic, can-do approach, with the ability to collaborate and work effectively as ‘one team’.

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