Senior Project Engineer - Water Services Flooding & Drainage

RPS; Ireland; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join their Dublin office. The successful candidate will be central to the flooding & drainage team, providing technical input to multidisciplinary projects across public and private sectors. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 8 degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, professional body membership preferred, and have significant experience in flood risk assessment and hydraulic modelling. This role offers opportunities to grow your career in an innovative and supportive environment.

Benefits

Fully accredited professional training programmes

Hybrid working options

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Level 8 degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership of a professional body like Engineers Ireland is preferred.
• Proven experience in flood risk assessment & management.
• Strong knowledge of flood hydrology and hydraulic processes.

Responsibilities

• Report to Line Manager / Business Unit Leader.
• Work as part of an integrated team to deliver engineering services.
• Provide technical input to multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports for clients.

Skills

Strong desire to develop competencies

Excellent communication skills

Experience in flood risk assessment

Proficiency in hydraulic modelling

Education

Level 8 degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Post graduate Level 9 Masters (advantageous)

Tools

Infoworks ICM

FloodModeller

QGIS

CAD

Job description

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking applications for the position of Senior Project Engineer with openings in our Dublin Office. We are seeking experienced engineers to support and deliver existing and new high-profile projects. You will be central to the flooding & drainage team, assisting in the delivery of projects for key public and private sector clients in Ireland and further afield.

About RPS

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation. We design, manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource‑scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities.

Your Impact

Join RPS, a Tetra Tech company to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting‑edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world‑class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

About The Role

• Report to Line Manager / Business Unit Leader.
• Work as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality engineering services for our clients. You may be expected to work on delivery of multiple projects concurrently.
• Provide technical input to our cross sector multidisciplinary internal project teams supporting the delivery of transportation, commercial/residential development and environmental infrastructure projects.
• Prepare technical reports and effectively communicate outputs to our clients.
• Further develop and broaden the technical capacity of the flooding and drainage team.

About You

• Level 8 degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or related discipline. A post graduate Level 9 Masters would be advantageous.
• Membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Have a strong desire to develop and broaden your existing competencies to Chartered Engineer Level.
• You will be project focussed, proactive and independent, and able to provide a supporting project management role.
• Candidates should have a proven ability to deliver project and tasks to a high quality, on time and within budget.
• You will have proven relevant experience in the design/delivery of one or more of the following – flood risk assessment & management, flood defence infrastructure, surface water collection & management systems.
• You will have excellent working knowledge and understanding of flood hydrology and hydraulic processes.
• You will have significant experience in open channel and network hydraulic modelling within Infoworks ICM and a strong knowledge of model application to solving real world problems.
• Able to produce high quality reports, presentations and deliverables to clearly communicate complex issues, demonstrate logically analysis and provide robust justification design decisions and statements made.

Key Skills/Attributes

• Ability to undertake a key technical role responsible for full hydraulic model output delivery.
• In addition to a high level of competency in Infoworks ICM experience with FloodModeller, Estry, TuFlow, HEC‑RAS 1D/2D or similar models would be beneficial.
• A detailed understanding of Flood Risk Management Methods, Nature-based Solutions and wider catchment, river and drainage processes.
• Experience in providing specialist technical knowledge and advice on hydraulic modelling issues to project team members.
• Have a strong knowledge and experience of applying thorough QA principles in hydraulic modelling to ensure results are fit for delivery.
• Ability to apply hydraulic modelling outputs to define and design civil engineering infrastructural elements to meet project objectives.
• Working experience of economic appraisal of projects and plans, using CBA and MCA techniques would be beneficial.
• Desire to contribute to the technical development of the team and our application of best-practice principles and concepts to engineer innovative solutions for clients.
• Experience working on multi-disciplinary projects collaboratively with engineering, planning and environmental professionals.
• Aptitude to work independently to support effective and timely delivery of projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, suppliers and other RPS staff.
• Able to approach all your tasks in a diligent, professional and organised manner.
• Experience in the use of civil engineering design packages e.g., CAD, Civil 3D.
• Knowledge and experience in the use GIS software in QGIS or Arc.
• Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications; MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel).

What is in it for you?

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes – to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Why RPS, a Tetra Tech Company

We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work-life balance that’s right for them. We also understand the importance of collaboration and social connection in the office environment. With agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we trust our people to find the right balance to meet client needs – this is a workplace that works for you.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high‑end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With over 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.

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