Civil& Hydraulic Design Engineer

Civil & Hydraulic Design Engineer

Part-time | Work-from-home | Computer equipment provided

About the Company

Pleco is a manpower services company that provides outsourcing solutions to international clients.

Our purpose is to leverage people, technology, and data to enable businesses to effectively address the future of work.

We focus on quality assurance — providing our clients with "A players": professionals who are not only technically capable but also the right fit in terms of culture and work environment.

About the Client

Our client is a leading Australian specialist in hydraulic and civil plumbing design and construction, delivering reliable and cost-effective solutions for large-scale commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects across Queensland and New South Wales.

With a reputation for technical excellence and attention to detail, they are expanding their offshore design capability and are looking for a Civil & Hydraulic Design Engineer to support their Australian engineering team.

Role Overview

The Civil & Hydraulic Design Engineer will work closely with Australian engineers, project managers, and construction teams to produce accurate and coordinated hydraulic and civil documentation.

This position is ideal for an engineer with at least 3 years of experience in civil or hydraulic design, strong technical software skills, and familiarity with Australian standards and codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Review and Optimization
• Review IFT (Issued for Tender) and IFC (Issued for Construction) consultant drawings to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Optimize pipe, pump, and equipment sizing for constructability and cost-effectiveness.
• Shop Drawing Preparation
• Prepare detailed shop and set-out drawings for:
• Sewer and stormwater drainage
• Domestic cold and hot water systems
• Non-potable water, rainwater, and irrigation systems
• Fire and gas services
• Penetration drawings
• Ensure drawings align with the latest architectural layouts and FFE schedules.
• Coordination and Clash Detection
• Overlay hydraulic and civil drawings with structural and other services drawings to detect and resolve clashes.
• Coordinate updates with internal and external stakeholders.
• Documentation and Revisions
• Manage drawing revisions and issue IFC shop drawings following consultant or builder feedback.
• Maintain organized drawing records, revision logs, and documentation control.
• Quantity and Material Take-offs
• Prepare accurate material take-offs and quantity schedules.
• Support procurement and estimating teams as needed.
• Collaboration and Communication
• Liaise regularly with project and contract management teams for progress updates and issue resolution.
• Support tendering and project bid documentation when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in civil and/or hydraulic design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, H2X, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of Australian plumbing and building regulations (AS/NZS 3500).
• Proven experience preparing and coordinating hydraulic shop drawings.
• Excellent English communication and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to technical problem-solving.

What We Offer

• PHP 50,000 to 60,000 per month
• Part-time work-from-home setup (equipment provided)
• Regularization after 6 months
• HMO coverage upon regularization
• Additional leave credits upon regularization
• Processing of government contributions (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG)

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Php50, Php60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company events
• Flextime
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Promotion to permanent employee
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a strong working knowledge of the Australian plumbing and building regulations (AS/NZS 3500) and a minimum of 3 years of experience preparing and coordinating hydraulic shop drawings?
• Are you currently proficient and experienced in using AutoCAD, Revit, AND H2X for hydraulic design and shop drawing preparation?
• Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering AND have a minimum of 3 years of experience in civil and/or
• This is a Part-time role. Are you comfortable with that?
• Where is your city of residence?
• How much is your asking salary for part-time?
• How soon can you start?

Work Location: Remote