Surface Water Engineer

GHD Pty Ltd; Makati; Hybrid; PHP 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD invites a Surface Water Engineer to join the Water Group, delivering a range of infrastructure projects and water management solutions with a global network.

The role supports business development, project delivery, and mentoring junior engineers, with a hybrid in-office schedule across Makati, Cebu, and other regional offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and drainage design.
• Familiarity with Civil 3D or 12d; TUFLOW desirable.
• Experience in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling; surface water projects.

Responsibilities

• Work on civil infrastructure projects including dams, flood control, stormwater, and mine water schemes.
• Contribute to business development activities and project bids.
• Collaborate with project team to deliver studies and work.
• Perform project management tasks and coordination across groups.

Skills

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Drainage Design

Civil 3D

12d

TUFLOW

Hydraulic Modelling

Hydrologic Modelling

Programming / Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

12d

Job description

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated.

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre-empt and prepare for what’s next. Be a part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community.

You’ll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities

We are looking for a Surface Water Engineer to support the Water Group.

What You’ll Do:

• Working on a broad range of civil infrastructure projects, including dams, weirs, fishways, stormwater drainage, linear infrastructure, and mine water management schemes.

• Contributing to business development activities and project bids.

• Work with a project team to deliver the work and studies.
• Perform project management tasks and coordination with other groups when involved with multi-disciplinary projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Experience in HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, Drainage Design, and Civil 3D or 12d
• Familiarity with basic programming or scripting is advantageous.
• Experience with TUFLOW is highly desirable.
• Experience in hydraulic and hydrologic modelling, drainage, stormwater, and surface water projects.
• Open to senior-level candidates with extensive experience, including project ownership and mentoring of junior engineers.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

This role can be based in Makati, Quezon City, or Cebu office depending on your home base or location.

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let's drive real change.

Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.