Structural Engineer

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

• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures (barrier rails, expansion joints, bearings).
• 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 bill of quantities (BOQ) preparation.
• Support value engineering and alternative studies (e.g., steel vs. concrete options, superstructure types).

Design & Analysis

• Assist with structural analysis and design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and ancillary structures (barrier rails, expansion joints, bearings).
• 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 bill of quantities (BOQ) preparation.
• Support value engineering and alternative studies (e.g., steel vs. concrete options, superstructure types).

Standards, Documentation & QA

• Apply relevant codes under supervision (e.g., AASHTO LRFD, Eurocodes, BS, DPWH and other local design manuals).
• Follow company QA/QC procedures, maintain calculation books, and file management standards.
• Draft technical notes, design reports, and basis‑of‑design summaries.

Digital Delivery & Modelling

• Develop and update structural models in analysis tools (e.g., MIDAS Civil, STAAD).
• Produce and revise drawings in CAD/BIM platforms (AutoCAD, Revit).
• Help maintain model coordination with highways, geotechnical, drainage/hydraulics, and utilities.

Construction Support

• Assist with shop drawing reviews, RFIs, material submittals, and method statement checks.
• Participate in site visits and inspections with senior engineers; prepare field notes and photo logs.
• Track design changes and update as‑built information.

Assessment & Rehabilitation (as applicable)

• Support condition inspections, load ratings, and life‑cycle assessments for existing bridges.
• Help prepare repair and retrofit details for structural deficiencies.

Coordination & Communication

• Attend internal coordination meetings; capture action items and follow through.
• Communicate clearly with senior engineers, drafters, and other disciplines to resolve interface issues.
• Prepare concise slides, markups, and summaries for design reviews.

Key Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Licensed/registered Civil Engineer
• 8+ years of experience in bridge or structural engineering design.
• Strong proficiency in structural software (e.g., MIDAS, STAAD).
• Solid understanding of geotechnical principles, materials engineering, and construction methods.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and coordination skills.

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.

We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships.

Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!