Design Engineer (Civils) -Loughrea Co.Galway

Resumeset; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company is seeking a Design Engineer (Civils) to oversee projects related to water and wastewater infrastructure. The role involves site inspections, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong technical design skills, proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM 360, and experience in producing technical documentation. The position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, and an opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus ten bank holidays

Competitive base salary

Access to EAP for confidential counselling

Qualifications

• Understanding of civil engineering principles related to water and wastewater.
• Familiar with UE design standards and codes.
• Ability to prepare conceptual layouts and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preliminary site inspections.
• Supervise sub-contractors on site.
• Ensure HSQE documentation is in place.
• Source quotations from suppliers.
• Develop initial layout drawings and collaborate with engineers.
• Identify health & safety risks early.

Skills

Understanding of civil engineering principles

Familiarity with UE design standards

Geotechnical considerations awareness

Construction methods understanding

Health and safety considerations awareness

Technical design skills

CAD/BIM proficiency

Collaboration & coordination

Communication skills

Risk awareness

Previous involvement in water projects

Experience in producing technical documentation

Ability to source quotations

Experience with digital design software

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM 360

Job description

Role: Design Engineer (Civils)

Area: Head Office, Loughrea, Co. Galway

The main duties and responsibilities of the design engineer (civils) are outlined as follows:

• Carry out preliminary site inspections to identify constructability issues, access, existing services etc.
• Supervise sub-contractors on site and record relevant SI information.
• Ensure HSQE documentation is in place for all site work – RAMS, SSWP's, permits etc.
• Source quotations from suppliers/sub-contractors and provide input to cost estimation for target cost submissions and value engineering workshops.
• Liaise with design manager to evaluate potential alignment options for pipelines, tanks, pumping stations, or treatment facilities, considering constructability, sequencing, and temporary works implications at a high level.
• Develop initial layout drawings (general arrangement of treatment works, pipelines, structures, and access).
• Liaise with process, mechanical and electrical engineers to ensure civil design integrates with process requirements.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews/meetings to align civil works with process/electrical/mechanical requirements.
• Provide input to identify health & safety risks at early design stage.
• Liaise with procurement team to raise purchase orders.
• Attendance at civil/structural design meetings with consultants.

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the Design Engineer (Civils) are outlined as follows:

• Understanding of civil engineering principles and their application to water and wastewater infrastructure (treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations).
• Familiarity with UE design standards, codes and guidance.
• Awareness of geotechnical considerations (foundations, ground conditions, settlement etc).
• Understanding of construction methods, constructability issues, and sequencing at a preliminary stage.
• Awareness of health and safety considerations and risk management in design.
• Technical design skills – ability to prepare conceptual layouts, GA drawings, pipe layouts etc.
• CAD/BIM proficiency – ability to use tools such as AutoCAD & BIM 360 for preliminary designs.
• Collaboration & coordination – working closely with process, mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineers in a multidisciplinary team.
• Communication skills – producing clear design reports, technical notes, presentations etc.
• Risk awareness – ability to identify and communicate key design and construction risks early in the process.
• Previous involvement in water and wastewater projects (e.g., treatment works, pumping stations, pipeline schemes, drainage networks).
• Experience in producing technical documentation – design reports, drawings, risk registers, and input to cost estimates.
• Ability to source quotations and provide input to target cost.
• Experience with digital design software i.e. CAD, BIM 360.

What we offer you:

The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation.

Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.

22 days annual leave plus ten bank holidays.

Competitive base salary.

Access to EAP – 24/7 /365 days confidential employee counselling service, free to avail for employees and their families.

At Glanua, we believe that people are the core of the business. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.

Glanua Limited is an equal opportunities employer.