Geodetic Engineer (Philippines)

This role spans people leadership technical oversight and strategy ensuring safe compliant high-quality delivery of innovative solutions for internal initiatives and client programs across the region and globally. This aligns the divisions portfolio with corporate strategy implements standardized processes and cultivates a culture of excellence and operational discipline.

Key responsibilities:

• Strategy and standards: Support the Head of Global Innovation and Technology Delivery in shaping vision roadmap and operating plan; establish procedures KPIs and drive adoption of emerging technologies
• Team leadership and development: Lead engineers and Team Leads manage performance and succession planning and foster a learning culture through certifications training and mentorship
• Program oversight and technical guidance: Oversee project portfolios ensure technical deliverables meet standards manage risks and provide integration expertise across systems manufacturing UAS and surveying
• Compliance safety and stakeholder engagement: Ensure regulatory compliance uphold safety and quality programs manage procurement and assets and represent the division in executive client and industry forums
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering is required with preference for: Geodetic Engineering (strongly preferred) with specialization in geospatial photogrammetry or hydrographic surveying; or Civil Engineering with demonstrated coursework or specialization in surveying geomatics or geospatial engineering
• Minimum 10 years of professional engineering experience including:
  • Experience in aerial survey operations (UAS LiDAR photogrammetry)
  • Experience in hydrographic surveying (bathymetry sonar systems) preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in engineering surveying and geospatial data acquisition
  • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams supporting drone/UAS surveying or data acquisition
  • Experience supporting infrastructure environmental or maritime projects
• Licensed Geodetic Engineer (preferred) or Civil Engineer with surveying credentials
• Hydrographic survey certification desirable
• UAS pilot certification (CAAP or equivalent) preferred
• GNSS LiDAR and photogrammetry certifications advantageous
• PMP or equivalent beneficial
• Geospatial expertise: Strong foundation in geodetic principles coordinate systems control networks aerial LiDAR photogrammetry workflows and hydrographic/bathymetric survey methodologies.
• Program leadership: Proven ability in portfolio management including scoping prioritization resourcing budgeting risk management and delivery with technical depth to oversee workflows and system integration across hardware software and field operations.
• Regulatory and communication skills: Familiarity with Philippine regulatory environments and excellent communication skills for briefing executives and clients stakeholder alignment and change management.
• Dynamic leadership and problemsolving: High energy and integrity with a builder mindset adept at leading multicultural teams across time zones and skilled in analytical thinking prioritization and decisionmaking in fastmoving environments.
• Possess a Philippine Passport and a Drivers License

Work Location: Subic Bay Freeport Zone Zambales

Why Planate

Planate Management Group South East Asia Corp (PMG SEAC) is a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled and experienced professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive support to our clients. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality and most cost-efficient business support services contributing to the success of our clients and their organizations globally. We strive to become one of the most reliable and trusted providers of business support services.

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning design engineering asset management and professional service solutions anytime anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally and Professionally Up and Down The Line.

Wed love for you to be a part of our Global workforce helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every clients mission!