Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer

About the role

Egis Engineering in Ireland is growing its Geotechnical team and is looking for a highly experienced Senior Geotechnical Design Engineer. The role leads geotechnical input on large-scale civil infrastructure projects such as highways, motorways, rail, active travel schemes and drainage works, and supports multidisciplinary design projects for public and private sector clients. It sits in the Geotechnical Design department, reporting to the Director or Geotechnical Department Manager, with flexible hybrid working options.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage geotechnical input on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review geotechnical design calculations, reports, specifications and drawings.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior staff within the geotechnical team.
• Undertake ground investigation scoping, design, supervision and interpretation.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and environmental engineering teams.
• Liaise with project stakeholders, clients and contractors during design and construction.
• Ensure all geotechnical design meets quality and safety standards in line with Eurocodes and Irish/UK standards.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum 10 years' post-graduate experience in geotechnical design engineering.
• Proven experience on large civil infrastructure projects in a busy consultancy environment.
• Strong experience in earthworks, foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement.
• Chartered status (CEng or approaching) with Engineers Ireland or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Desirable: experience on TII, Irish Rail or NTA-led projects, familiarity with BIM, and project management and client-facing experience.

Required skills

• Proficiency in geotechnical design software such as PLAXIS, SLOPE/W, WALLAP and Settle3.
• Design and analysis of earthworks, foundations, retaining structures and ground improvement.