Stormwater Engineer

Staff X - Offshore Staffing; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 840,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company provided laptop

Training and development policy

Regular social events and team work

Job summary

Staff X is seeking a Stormwater Engineer to specialise in OSD design and hydraulic modelling for residential and light commercial projects. You will own a portfolio from design through approval, with full autonomy and a remote work setup from the Philippines.

The role requires proficient use of DRAINS by Watercom and knowledge of Australian standards, delivering strategies, reports, and approvals across multiple councils. Long-term, stable remote position with global client exposure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of stormwater engineering as the primary discipline
• Experience in OSD design and stormwater drainage for residential and light commercial projects
• Proficient with DRAINS by Watercom for hydraulic modelling
• Knowledge of Australian Standards and council drainage requirements in Greater Sydney
• Ability to prepare stormwater strategies, drainage reports, and approvals from brief to submission

Responsibilities

• Design on-site detention systems for residential and luxury projects
• Prepare stormwater management strategies and drainage reports
• Navigate council drainage requirements across Greater Sydney LGAs
• Use DRAINS by Watercom as primary modelling tool
• Liaise with councils and architects to secure approvals
• Manage assigned project portfolio with autonomy

Skills

DRAINS by Watercom

OSD design

Hydraulic modelling

Portfolio management

Tools

DRAINS by Watercom

Job description

This is a specialist stormwater engineering role built around OSD design and hydraulic modelling; not a generalist civil position where drainage is one of a dozen tasks.

The Role

You will work as a dedicated Stormwater Engineer supporting a civil and structural engineering practice servicing residential and light commercial projects across Greater Sydney. Your day-to-day output will be stormwater management strategies, OSD designs, drainage reports, and council approval documentation: this is your discipline, not a secondary function. You will carry an assigned portfolio of projects and manage them with genuine autonomy from design through to approval.

What you will do

• Design on-site detention systems for Class 1 residential dwellings, new builds, alterations and additions, and luxury residential projects
• Prepare stormwater management strategies and drainage reports for residential and light commercial projects including medical centres and small commercial developments
• Navigate council-specific drainage requirements across multiple Greater Sydney local government areas, adapting designs project-by-project to meet each authority's standards
• Use DRAINS by Watercom as your primary hydraulic modelling and OSD design tool across all stormwater deliverables
• Liaise directly with local councils and project architects to secure stormwater approvals and resolve design queries
• Manage your assigned project portfolio with reasonable autonomy, escalating to senior engineers where required

What you bring

• Demonstrated proficiency in DRAINS by Watercom for hydraulic modelling and OSD design — this is a non-negotiable technical requirement
• Three to five years of stormwater engineering experience as your primary discipline, not as a secondary function within a broader civil role
• Proven track record in OSD design and stormwater drainage for residential and light commercial projects
• Working knowledge of Australian Standards and council drainage requirements across Greater Sydney local government areas
• Ability to independently prepare stormwater management strategies, drainage reports, and approval documentation from brief through to submission

Work arrangement

This is a full work-from-home role. You will work from your own home office, based in the Philippines, with a dedicated workspace and a stable internet connection.

Why Staff X

Staff X is a certified Great Place to Work employer in the Philippines for multiple consecutive years, and this role is a long‑term, stable placement — not a project engagement or a contract. Benefits include:

• Company‑provided laptop or desktop computer
• Free training and professional development policy
• Regular social events and team activities
• Employee wellness program
• Exposure to clients in Australia, the US, and the UK

Staff X offers long‑term, stable employment with genuine career growth for engineers who want to build a serious remote career.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus the full Staff X benefits package.

Commitment

This is a full‑time, dedicated role. The client and Staff X invest heavily in onboarding, training, and integrating this person into a long‑term team. We are looking for someone ready to commit fully, not someone exploring a side arrangement, managing multiple clients, or running parallel freelance work. If you are currently freelancing and not ready to step into a single dedicated role, this is not the right opportunity for you. If you have a full‑time job and are looking for a second income, please do not apply. The right person for this role genuinely wants a stable, long‑term career with a single employer who invests in their growth. This is a permanent position. We hire people we intend to keep for years, not months.