Design Engineer - Transportation

Roughan & O'donovan; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Dublin is seeking a Design Engineer with at least four years' relevant experience for a permanent position. You will participate in a multidisciplinary team delivering transportation projects covering the full life cycle of transport assets. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, experience in design/construction, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. The role offers the opportunity for professional development and engaging team activities.

Benefits

Wellness packages

Flexible working

Professional development support

Active social committee activities

Qualifications

• At least four years' post-qualification experience in design or construction.
• Good knowledge of relevant publications and design manuals.
• Basic knowledge of the planning application process.

Responsibilities

• Join a multidisciplinary team for transportation projects.
• Cover the full life cycle of transport assets.
• Deliver projects for rail lines, roadways, and public transport facilities.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transport Infrastructure knowledge

Teamwork

AutoCAD competency

BIM knowledge

Traffic modelling software

Report preparation

Construction procurement knowledge

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master's degree in civil engineering

Chartered membership

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

MX

Paramics

LinSig

Junctions

Job description

Roughan & O’Donovan (ROD) is looking to recruit a design engineer with at least four years’ relevant experience for a permanent position within our transportation team

Job type:Permanent

Location:Santry, Dublin 17, Ireland

About the role

You will join a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team who have successfully delivered transportation projects for upgraded rail lines, light railways, motorways, public transport facilities, rural roads, cycleway and pedestrian schemes across Ireland and the UK.

Our team has the experience and skills to cover the full life cycle of transport assets – from initial investigations and modelling, through construction management, to the maintenance of transport networks.

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
• At least four years’ post-qualification experience in the design or construction of civil engineering projects
• Good knowledge of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications and the National Highways Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB)
• Good knowledge of the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS); the Traffic Signs Manual; the Cycle Design Manual; and the Traffic Management Guidelines Manual
• Good knowledge of construction procurement
• Basic knowledge of the planning application process
• Experience in preparing reports
• Experience in implementing quality procedures and records
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of BIM (Building Information Modelling)
• Fluency/high level of proficiency in spoken and written English
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Motivated individual with a strong work ethic
• A master’s degree in civil engineering (Level 9 in the National Framework of Qualifications or equivalent)
• Chartered membership of a recognised professional body in the engineering sector
• Competency in AutoCAD
• Competency in the use of 3D modelling software, such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads and MX
• Competency in the use of traffic modelling software packages, such as Paramics, LinSig and Junctions

About Roughan & O'Donovan

Roughan and O’Donovan (ROD) is a leading civil, environmental and structural engineering consultancy. An independently owned firm, we employ a multidisciplinary team of more than 200 people, of 20 different nationalities, in our Irish and UK offices.

Our people are the heart of our business, and we invest heavily in their personal and professional development through all stages of career development. We are an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer and operate an Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) training scheme. We have well-established graduate and chartership support programmes.

We offer wellness packages, flexible working and life‑event supports, so whatever challenges life may bring, you can feel secure in the knowledge that you will be taken care of.

We are a friendly team with an active social committee. From surfing weekends and ski events to tag rugby and cycling challenges, you'll find lots of ways to get involved.

How to apply

• Address your cover letter to Human Resources

Roughan & O’Donovan is an equal opportunity employer.

Roughan & O'Donovan will retain, for at least one year, all records arising through the recruitment process for compliance purposes in line with the Employment Equality Acts, 1998-2015.

Roughan & O'Donovan is not accepting unsolicited CVs from search firms. CVs submitted by search firms without a valid written search agreement, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the sole property of Roughan & O'Donovan, and no fee will be paid in the event of candidate(s) being hired.

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