Senior Drainage Engineer - (AU Projects)

Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a leading multinational engineering management and consultancy firm.

Our client is seeking Senior Drainage Engineer to lead and manage the design of drainage systems for rail projects, including surface and subsurface drainage, culverts, and water management systems. Develop design specifications, calculations, and drawings for drainage infrastructure.

This is a permanent, day-shift position based in Pasig. The role begins with an onsite arrangement during the probationary period, transitioning to a hybrid setup upon regularization.

Key responsibilities:

  • Comply with all role specific SHEQ obligations.
  • Lead a team of drainage engineers and liaising with other discipline leads, the client and contractors on a large multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects.
  • Focus on stormwater and drainage design.
  • Provide a high level of support and input regarding key knowledge of all industry related software; in particular, 12D, HECS-RAS and DRAINS, MIKE 11 and 2D.
  • Proactively build effective networks and industry relationships to gain cooperation in meeting business and client outcomes.
  • Manage and monitor the technical quality of work performed by the team and promote a culture of technical excellence within the team.
  • Mentor junior team members in business development through participation in the Business Development Mentoring Program.
  • Review or verify and interpret engineering drawings and reports and provide technical input into a diverse range of projects and ensure that work produced complies with quality systems and client requirements.
  • Seek information to understand client needs and effectively anticipate and meet client needs and encourage client focus in colleagues.
  • Prepare and cost quality proposals.
  • Manage the scope and monitor multiple projects of varying complexity and size.


Key requirements:

  • Bachelors' Degree (Civil Engineering) or equivalent.
  • 7-10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proficiency in 12D, HECS-RAS, DRAINES, MIKE 11, 2D
  • Chartered status CPENG and RPEQ - a big plus
  • Competent and experienced in providing key technical expertise across a broad range of projects.
  • Strong communication skills and team mentoring ability.
  • Contributed to building the technical capability of others and transferring technical expertise within the organisation.
  • Proven ability to prepare high level technical reports and review medium size project reports.