Graduate Engineer - Civil Engineer

About the role

Egis, which joined Ireland in 1959 and now has almost 600 members across 16 offices, is recruiting a Graduate Engineer (Civil) for its structured Graduate Programme. The programme accelerates professional development and gives exposure to major UK infrastructure projects, focusing on Energy and Sustainable Projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers, gaining hands-on experience in design, construction and delivery phases, with rotations across disciplines.

Key responsibilities

• Work on energy and sustainable infrastructure projects, covering roads and bridges, rail and urban transit, water and wastewater, smart cities and active travel.
• Take part in design, construction and delivery phases of major projects.
• Interpret engineering drawings, survey information, specifications and technical data.
• Manage assigned tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• Undertake site visits and travel as required.

Required profile

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil Engineering (minimum 2.1) from an accredited institution.
• A Level 9 postgraduate qualification in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental or Energy Engineering is advantageous.
• Degree meeting, or capable of meeting, the academic requirements for progression toward Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or an equivalent body.
• Desirable: internship, placement or project experience in an engineering consultancy, contractor, developer, utility or infrastructure organisation; exposure to renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, BESS or grid infrastructure; familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D; experience with GIS software such as QGIS or ArcGIS; awareness of Eurocodes and Irish/UK engineering standards; understanding of construction health and safety requirements; full driving licence.

Required skills

• Good understanding of core civil engineering principles: earthworks, drainage, geotechnics, structures and infrastructure design.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary project teams and communicate well in writing and speech.