Structural Engineer - Highway Project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Must be a Licensed/Registered Civil Engineer.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in structural engineering, preferably in highway, road, bridge, or other major infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience in structural analysis and design of bridges and highway structures.
• Experience with reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, steel structures, foundations, retaining walls, culverts, and other related structures.
• Knowledge of AASHTO/AASHTO LRFD, DPWH Design Guidelines and Standards, and other applicable international codes.
• Proficiency in structural analysis/design software such as STAAD.Pro, MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, CSI Bridge, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and preparation/review of engineering drawings.
• Experience in preparing structural calculations, design reports, technical specifications, and quantity estimates.
• Good communication, coordination, analytical, and technical report-writing skills.
• Experience in highway/bridge design consultancy projects is highly preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform structural analysis and design for highway-related structures, including bridges, viaducts, retaining walls, culverts, foundations, and other structures.
2. Prepare and review structural calculations, design criteria, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
3. Develop structural designs in accordance with AASHTO/AASHTO LRFD, DPWH standards, and applicable project requirements.
4. Conduct structural analysis using appropriate engineering software and design tools.
5. Review structural drawings and ensure that designs are safe, technically sound, constructible, and compliant with applicable standards.
6. Coordinate with the Highway Design, Geotechnical, Hydrology/Drainage, Geodetic, Traffic, and other engineering teams.
7. Provide technical input for the development of highway alignment, bridge structures, interchanges, and other infrastructure components.
8. Review and validate structural design calculations and drawings prepared by other engineers or design teams.
9. Assist in the preparation of quantity estimates, cost estimates, specifications, and tender documents related to structural works.
10. Identify structural design issues and recommend appropriate technical solutions and design modifications.
11. Participate in technical meetings, design reviews, coordination meetings, and presentations with the Client and other project stakeholders.
12. Ensure that all structural design deliverables are completed within the required schedule and quality standards.
13. Provide technical support during construction, site inspections, and responses to technical queries, when required.
14. Perform other related engineering duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Project Manager/Team Leader or Structural Design Lead.