Remediation Design Engineer

RPS; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in environmental engineering is seeking a Remediation Design Engineer to lead the delivery of technical solutions on high-profile remediation projects in Ireland. The role involves designing civil engineering solutions, engaging with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in remediation strategies and a strong background in civil engineering. This position not only offers professional growth but also a collaborative environment to tackle significant environmental challenges.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support towards chartership

Access to global expertise and resources

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in complex remediation schemes involving contaminated soils.
• Ability to interpret site investigation data and translate it into practical remediation strategies.
• Deep technical knowledge of remediation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver detailed design work and coordinate across disciplines.
• Engage with contractors and contribute to stakeholder briefings.
• Oversee contractor performance and manage quality assurance.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Stakeholder Engagement

Remediation Technologies

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Chartered status or progression towards it

ICE membership or registration as Ground Engineering Professional

Job description

Deliver the Future of Land Remediation on a Nationally Significant Project

Are you ready to take on the technical delivery of one of Ireland’s most high‑profile remediation projects? This is your chance to shape the design and delivery of innovative solutions for contaminated brownfield and historic landfill sites—bringing your civil engineering expertise to a landmark €11 million initiative.

This role is based in the Republic of Ireland, with flexibility to work from any Tetra Tech RPS office and travel to Ireland approximately one week per month.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As Remediation Design Engineer, you’ll be central to a multidisciplinary team tackling complex contamination challenges. You’ll analyse site investigation data, develop remediation strategies, and design civil engineering solutions including groundwater treatment and capping systems. Working alongside internal specialists and external stakeholders, you’ll oversee contractor procurement and contribute to project delivery as one of two assistant project managers.

The role is primarily office‑based with regular site visits and client engagement. You’ll collaborate with experts across drainage, mechanical engineering, and infrastructure, supported by Tetra Tech RPS’s extensive UK and Ireland network. During peak phases, the team expands to fifteen engineers and environmental scientists, offering a dynamic and technically rich environment.

Your Impact in this Position

From the outset, you’ll deliver detailed design work, support feasibility studies, and coordinate across disciplines. You’ll engage with contractors, contribute to stakeholder briefings, and support procurement activities.

As the project evolves, you’ll take full ownership of remediation design delivery, ensuring integration with drainage and mechanical systems and compliance with regulatory frameworks. You’ll also support contract negotiations and cost management.

Longer term, you’ll be recognised as a remediation expert within the Ireland business, influencing best practice across the group and contributing to nationally significant projects. If not already chartered, there will be support towards chartership as well as future leadership opportunities, and as such this role offers a clear path for professional growth.

Your Toolkit for Success at TetraTech RPS

At Tetra Tech RPS we recruit using core capabilities—the toolkit of essential skills, experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to perform the role effectively. As we strive to find the best fit for this position, we are seeking individuals that meet a benchmark level of expertise.

But we’ll let you in on a secret: there’s no such thing as the ‘perfect’ candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Experience Of Large‑Scale Remediation Projects

The successful candidate must bring substantial experience in the delivery of complex remediation schemes, particularly those involving contaminated soils, groundwater, and surface water. This includes working onfield sites, historic landfills, and industrial locations with significant environmental challenges. Familiarity with relevant regulatory frameworks is essential, as is the ability to interpret site investigation data and translate findings into practical, compliant remediation strategies. This capability underpins the technical credibility required to lead remediation design on nationally significant projects.

Subject Matter Expertise in Remediation Design

This role demands deep technical knowledge of remediation technologies, whether chemical or biological, and the ability to design and implement bespoke treatment systems. The engineer will be expected to lead the development of remediation strategies, including landfill capping and groundwater treatment, and act as the subject matter expert within the Ireland business. Their expertise will be critical in shaping the technical direction of the project and ensuring that solutions are both innovative and robust. The ability to produce and review feasibility studies and options appraisals is a key part of this capability.

Design Coordination Across Disciplines

The engineer must be adept at coordinating inputs from a wide range of disciplines, including drainage, mechanical engineering, and civil infrastructure. While drawings will be produced by drafting teams, the engineer must understand how systems interact and ensure that all elements of the design are fully integrated. This includes leading the design of remediation works while supporting the delivery of wider project components such as roads and drainage systems. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential to manage interfaces and ensure cohesive project outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement and Management

Effective engagement with stakeholders is a central part of this role. The engineer will support communications with clients, regulators, local authorities, and community representatives, including the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Defence. They will contribute to internal briefings and external presentations, helping to build trust and transparency throughout the project lifecycle. The ability to negotiate costs, justify additional work, and support contract discussions is vital, alongside a collaborative approach to working with the wider communications and project management teams.

Contractor Procurement, Management, and Supervision

This capability involves leading the procurement process for remediation contractors, including the development of tender documentation, evaluation of bids, and negotiation of contract terms. Once appointed, the engineer will oversee contractor performance, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with design intent. They will be responsible for supervising remediation activities on site, managing quality assurance, and resolving technical issues as they arise. This hands‑on involvement is critical to maintaining project momentum and achieving successful outcomes.

Beneficial Training & Qualifications

• Chartered status or progression towards it is preferred
• Ideally, ICE membership or registration as a Ground Engineering Professional (or other equivalent professional organisation)
• Please note: At offer stage, this role requires successful completion of the Garda vetting process

Submit your application today and discover what’s possible at Tetra Tech RPS Consulting.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day‑to‑day role.

Flexible working options are available in this role, with working patterns agreed collaboratively between employees and line managers to support individual wellbeing and optimal performance.

Why join Tetra Tech RPS?

At Tetra Tech RPS, our people are our success. We thrive on solving the problems that matter—whether in urbanisation, natural resources, or sustainability. With a collaborative culture, agile working, and access to some of the brightest minds in the industry, we empower our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes while building fulfilling careers.

In 2023, RPS became part of Tetra Tech, a global leader in consulting and engineering with 30,000 employees across 550 offices in 120+ countries. Together, we combine deep local expertise with global reach, delivering science‑led solutions to complex challenges in water, environment, infrastructure, and clean energy. Join us and be part of a connected, forward‑thinking community that’s shaping a better future.

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