Geodetic Engineer

Zenith Renewable Holdings Corporation is a renewable energy holding company committed to accelerating the transition to sustainable power in the Philippines and globally. The organization develops and manages a diversified portfolio of solar, wind, tidal, and hybrid energy projects. Its work centers on delivering reliable, high-quality energy solutions that support environmental sustainability and community development. By combining technical expertise with long-term investment strategies, Zenith Renewable aims to create lasting value for stakeholders and contribute to a cleaner energy future. Team members join a growing company at the forefront of renewable innovation and infrastructure development. Role Description The Geodetic Engineer is a full-time, on-site role based in Marikina City, Metro Manila. This position is responsible for planning and conducting land and engineering surveys for renewable energy project sites, including boundary, topographic, and construction layout surveys. The role involves operating survey instruments, validating and processing field data, and preparing maps, plans, and reports to support project design, permitting, and construction. The Geodetic Engineer collaborates closely with civil engineers, project managers, and external contractors to ensure accurate site data for feasibility studies, design optimization, and quality control. Additional responsibilities include maintaining survey equipment, ensuring compliance with local regulations and professional standards, and supporting the development of geospatial databases for ongoing asset management. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Geodetic Engineering PRC Registered and Licensed Geodetic Engineer (RGE) with valid license Preferably 5+ years of professional surveying experience Experience in renewable energy, power, transmission, utilities, infrastructure, or large-scale land development preferred Capable of independently planning, executing, processing, QA/QC, and delivering complete survey works Expert in topographic, boundary/relocation, cadastral, engineering, construction, as-built, route/corridor, and control surveys Advanced experience with GNSS/GPS, RTK, PPK, Total Station, digital leveling, and survey control networks Capable of transmission line, access road, substation, BESS, solar, and wind project surveys Advanced hands-on expertise in UAV/drone LiDAR and aerial photogrammetry Experienced in LiDAR mission planning, GNSS/IMU integration, GCPs/checkpoints, and accuracy validation Expert in LiDAR point-cloud processing, classification, filtering, and feature extraction Capable of producing DTM, DSM, DEM, contours, orthomosaics, 3D terrain models, and engineering-grade survey outputs Experienced in vegetation/canopy analysis, corridor mapping, terrain analysis, and earthwork/volume calculations Advanced/Expert GIS Specialist , particularly in ArcGIS Pro and/or QGIS Strong skills in spatial analysis, geodatabases, coordinate systems, projections, raster/vector processing, and cartography Experienced in slope, terrain, viewshed, hydrology, watershed, land-use, constraint, and site-suitability analysis Capable of integrating LiDAR, drone imagery, cadastral, GNSS, CAD, engineering, and GIS datasets Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D or equivalent engineering CAD workflows Preferably skilled in Python/ArcPy, PyQGIS, SQL/PostGIS, or GIS workflow automation Knowledgeable in renewable-energy site screening, land due diligence, ROW/easement mapping, constructability, grading, and interconnection studies Able to establish and maintain the company's central geospatial/GIS database and mapping standards Preferably holds appropriate CAAP drone/RPA certification for commercial UAV operations Strong understanding of survey accuracy standards, coordinate/datum management, data QA/QC, and professional survey documentation Able to support projects throughout the full lifecycle: Site Acquisition → Development → Engineering → Construction → As-Built → Operations Expected to serve as the company's technical authority for Surveying, LiDAR, Remote Sensing, and GIS