Water Engineer (ICM Modeller)

Arup; Manila; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Water Engineer (ICM) in Manila to deliver high-quality designs for water supply, wastewater, and drainage networks. You will apply hydraulic principles to validate designs and optimize performance using modeling tools such as ICM, WaterGEMS and SewerGEMS.

The role requires strong hydraulics background, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD. You will collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate, sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in water, wastewater, and drainage network design.
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (ICM, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS) and CAD tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; excellent communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for water, used water, and drainage networks per project requirements.
• Apply hydraulic principles to validate designs beyond software outputs.
• Utilize hydraulic modeling tools (ICM, WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS) to optimize network performance.
• Instigate input and review from peers to ensure technical accuracy.
• Manage scope and change within assigned tasks to align with project objectives.

Skills

Hydraulics

Network design principles

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering

Tools

ICM

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach have set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world

The Water Engineer (ICM) is responsible for delivering high-quality designs for water supply, used water (wastewater), and drainage networks. This role supports Arup’s commitment to creating sustainable, resilient, and innovative infrastructure solutions. The position requires a strong foundation in hydraulics to ensure sound engineering judgment and design integrity.

The Opportunity

• Develop detailed designs for water, used water, and drainage networks in accordance with project requirements and Arup’s design principles.
• Apply hydraulic principles and engineering judgment to validate designs beyond software outputs.
• Utilize hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, ICM) to optimize network performance.
• Instigate input and review from peers and experts to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.
• Manage scope and change within assigned tasks, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Resolve straightforward, routine problems using established precedents and escape complex issues when necessary.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Sanitary Engineering or related discipline;
• Strong background in hydraulics and network design principles;
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in water, wastewater, and drainage network design;
• Proficiency in hydraulic modeling software (i.e., ICM, WaterGEMs, SewerGEMs, etc.), Civil 3D, AutoCAD.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Ryan Gambe at [e-mail]

What We Offer You

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation.