Senior / Principal Engineer - Water

RPS, a Tetra Tech company, are currently recruiting for Senior / Principal Engineer to join our Water and Utilities business in Ireland based in Dublin, Galway or Cork.Your focus will be working on Water Services, Flooding & Drainage Projects.About The TeamYou will be central to the water & drainage team, assisting in the delivery of projects for key public and private sector clients in Ireland and further afield.RPS, a Tetra Tech CompanyIn **** RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation.We design, and 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.As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter.Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career.Your ImpactJoin 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 RoleReport to Line Manager / Business Unit Leader.Work as part of an integrated team to deliver various projects on programme for our clients.Carry out site inspections and prepare reports with recommendations including design calculations, drawings, estimates and construction packs.Present reports at client meetings for review and discussion.Assist others within the company in delivering projects, as may be required.Deliver engineering consultancy services to a level expected from a competent and professional Chartered Engineer.About YouLevel 8 degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or related discipline.A post graduate Level 9 Masters would be advantageous.Chartered membership of a professional body such as Engineers Ireland or Institute of Civil EngineersA minimum of 8 years relevant experience in the design/delivery of one or more of the following – water networks, wastewater collection systems, water & wastewater treatment infrastructure, surface water collection & management systems, flood defence infrastructure.Candidates should have a background of working within the Water Services or Flooding & Drainage sectors and demonstrate experience of successful delivery on projects.Possess a high level of technical capability.A track record in the delivery of water services projectsKey Skills/AttributesKnowledge and experience of public works construction contractsExperience in undertaking and leading detailed engineering design and preparing civil and structural specifications for civil engineering infrastructureExperience in the preparation of construction contract documents for water services or flooding & drainage infrastructureExperience of working as part of Employer-led and/or Contractor-led design teamsExcellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications; MS Office (MS Word and MS Excel)Experience in the use of civil engineering design packages e.g., CAD (Civil 3D preferable) and relevant simulation software (e.g., EPANET, WinDes, Infoworks, etc;)Knowledge of BIM would be advantageous.Good communication and interpersonal skills to allow you to work effectively within your team and liaise with clientsWhat We Offer YouWe will give you the opportunity to work with some of the best talent in this industry.We offer you a work environment that encourages collaboration and innovative thinking to drive solutions-based outputs that deliver sustainable benefit for our clients, their projects and the environment.We also actively encourage global mobility opportunities for our talented people, enabling us to deliver interconnected sectors and services, and make RPS a great place to do great work.Our employees are rewarded with competitive salaries, opportunities to invest and many other benefits including: 23 days holiday increasing with service + bank holidays, Company pension scheme, Disability Scheme, Share Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health Screening, Employee Assistance Programme, Professional Memberships and Sponsored Education.What Happens NextThe Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application.If your application is progressed, you'll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there'll be a two-stage interview process with the Team.All applications will be considered, and we will try our best to respond to you within seven working days.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 CompanyWe'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 TechTetra 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.Recruitment AgenciesWe have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.