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Highways Engineer - Dublin & Cork
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
You will join a dynamic team of engineers and technicians, working on a diverse range of projects.
As a member of the design team, you will assist in preparing feasibility studies, scheme reports, and preliminary and detailed designs for highways and active travel projects across the UK and Ireland.
You may also be required to attend progress meetings and public exhibitions.
About The Opportunity
The Ireland Transportation sector boasts a portfolio of high-profile projects with esteemed clients such as Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Transport Authority, Irish Rail, national and regional contractors, and several significant Local Authorities.
Some of our recent nationally and regionally significant projects include
Dunkettle Interchange, Foynes to Limerick Road (including Adare Bypass)
M28 Cork to Ringaskiddy
Dublin BusConnects - Core Bus Corridor Infrastructure Works and Cork BusConnects
N2 Ardee to Castleblayney
Dublin City Council Active Travel Team
N21 Newcastle West and N21 Abbeyfeale
N59 Maam Cross and N69 Listowel Bypass
Dublin MetroLink and Cork Light Rail Transit
We currently have opportunities within our Civil Engineering teams in Dublin & Cork where you can make your mark and contribute to the continued growth of Jacobs as part of the design team.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery.
We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here's what you'll need
A degree in Civil Engineering,
Should be nearing Chartered Engineer status with Engineers Ireland or equivalent
A solid understanding of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) Publications and / or UK Design Manual for Roads and Bridge (DMRB)
Experience in designing Major Highway, Local Road, or Active Travel schemes.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage a challenging workload that may change at short notice.
Experience with 3D Civils is advantageous.
Basic knowledge of project management, contractual issues, and construction supervision.
An understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
Awareness of different contract types and procurement options.
Our Culture
Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity.
We put people at the heart of our business and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed.
We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
Find out more about life at Jacobs.
We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do.
We know that if we are inclusive, we're more connected, and if we are diverse, we're more creative.
We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave.
This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centred on inclusion and diversity – ACE, Careers, Enlace, Harambee, OneWorld, Prism, Vetnet, and Women's – find out more about our employee networks here.
Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.
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As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.
Your application experience is important to us and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better.
We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to join Jacobs then please let us know.
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Seniority level
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting
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